Advertisement Number: 43535

Salary(s):  XO4 $72,664.00 - $93,620.00 per year

Closing Date: January 12, 2025

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 Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar regular, term or acting status opportunities and will remain in effect for 12 months

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

The Manitoba Wildfire Service branch is responsible for ensuring the department’s legislative responsibilities Under the Wildfires Act are met, including wildfire management planning, response, prevention and mitigation, through the delivery of programs and services, and management of resources entrusted to the branch to carry out this mandate.

To be considered, you MUST submit an application form along with your resume and cover letter. Complete the application form at the link below.

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• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Essential

• Graduate of a resource-based or emergency management program from a recognized college or university. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Experience in wildfires including emergency management best practices, wildfire operations, prevention, mitigation and incident management.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to find creative solutions to issues and implement change.
• Experience supervising and leading staff.
• Experience in financial management such as managing budgets for operational and program resources.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues while demonstrating political acumen.
• Experience with the design and implementation of policies and/or programs.
• Knowledge of legislation and acts applicable to wildfires.

Desired:

• Experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational and business plans, including using performance management and measurement systems (e.g. Key Performance Indicators, Balanced Scorecards).

Duties:

The Regional Fire Operations Manager (FOM) is responsible for implementation of key aspects of the regional wildfire management program, including prevention, detection, pre-suppression and suppression operations. The FOM is responsible for coordinating operations in the Regional Fire Centre, Fire Warehouse, Mechanics Shop, and oversees regional training. The FOM is responsible for the procurement of goods and services to support regional operations, coordination of resource prioritization and strategic deployment, to ensure cost effective use of all assigned resources.

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