Petroleum Inspector

MI3 Mines Inspector 3

Regular/full-time

Department of Natural Resources and Northern Development

Mining, Oil and Gas, Stewardship and Resource Development

Virden MB

Advertisement Number: 40180

Salary(s):   MI3 $61,354.00 - $73,648.00 per year

Closing Date:   January 22, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

An eligibility list may be established to appoint successful candidates to future acting status, term or regular positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
 

This competition will be used to fill the position of Petroleum Inspector  for the Department of Natural Resources and Northern Development (NRND).  Oil and Gas is a team of engineers, geologist(s), auditor(s), technicians, inspectors and administrative staff that ensure compliance with the Oil and Gas Act and associated regulations.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and a copy of your resume. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must possess a valid Class 5 Manitoba driver's license.
• May be required to travel by air, water, off road vehicles and foot to remote locations in harsh conditions.
• Must be able to be on-call and work outside of the regular working hours.
• Must be physically capable of performing all of the required position duties including: sitting and standing for prolonged periods; prolonged walking outdoors and prolonged exposure to the elements; working in an active construction environment, which may require walking over uneven surfaces; physically capable of loading and unloading field equipment such as off-road vehicles and boats.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post-secondary education in agriculture, natural resource management or other science disciplines (i.e. Engineering).  Equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience may be considered.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage potentially high conflict situations effectively.
• Experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, including the monitoring of  exploration and development activities, application of engineering, environmental and safety standards and practices as it relates specifically to the exploration, development, operation and production of oil and gas resources.  
• Ability to prioritize, plan, analyse and execute assigned duties in a systematic and efficient manner under limited supervision.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with word processing software, email programs, spreadsheet applications and databases.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Experience with GPS and GIS applications.

Desired:

• Experience in managing standard project budgets and expenditures.

Duties:
The unit provides monitoring and enforcement of requirements under the Oil and Gas Act (the Act). The Petroleum Inspector (MI3) is responsible for the delivery of regulatory compliance and enforcement programs relating to the upstream oil and gas industry.  Conducts field inspections and approves technical programs and applications submitted by industry with respect to drilling, construction, production, operation, abandonment, decommissioning and reclamation of wells and facilities.

Apply to:

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and a resume.  Please complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form.  The selection board will rely only on information provided in the application form and the resume to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.  Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration. 

Click here to access the application form.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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