Urban Forestry Technical Assistant
RS1 Resource Technician 1
Departmental
18 weeks 
Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures
Forestry and Peatlands, Natural Resource Stewardship
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 44870
Salary(s):  RS1 $1,706.40 - $2,056.00 bi-weekly
Closing Date: February 6, 2026
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.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Introduction
This is a technical field position that is responsible for supporting the delivery, implementation and data collection activities of urban forestry initiatives, including Manitoba's 2 Billion Tree and Dutch elm disease management program.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form with a cover letter and resume. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.
Duties:
All successful incumbents will be responsible for supporting urban forestry iniatives.  Duties include the coordination, organization, inventory, maintenance and distrbution of seedlings and potted stock, data collection and management for urban forestry programs.  The successful incumbents participates with and educates the public about urban forestry programs, including communicating with Dutch elm disease communities and homeowners about the Dutch elm disease program, and educates the public and communities regarding tree planting and other urban forestry initiatives.  Work is performed both as a team and indivdiually.  Successful incubents will work a combination of 5-day and 10-day shifts to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifications:
Essential:
  • Enrolled in or a graduate of a forestry, natural resource management, urban forestry, arboriculture, or biology degree or diploma program.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Experience working in an outdoor environment.
  • Experience collecting, recording and maintaining data.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment, with the public and external stakeholders. 
  • Able to work independently with strong organizational skills to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
  • Strong verbal communication, including the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public.
  • Experience driving a variety of vehicles, such as trucks or vans, over a variety of terrain, such as paved highways, gravel roads, and/or forestry roads and trails.
Desired:
  • Experience towing trailers for personal or work purposes.

Conditions of Employment:
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence or equivalent from other provinces without any restrictions.
  • Must be willing and able to travel to remote locations throughout the Province of Manitoba via trucks, all-terrain vehicles, boats, or rotary or fixed wing aircraft.
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime when required and work out-of-town for extended periods of up to ten days with overnight accommodations in bunkhouses, hotels and tents.
  • Must be physically capable of performing duties of the position which require moderate physical effort including moving trees, materials, and forestry samples for long distances potentially over rough terrain and in adverse weather conditions.
Apply Now:
Advertisement # 44870
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone:  204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form with a cover letter and resume.  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 this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.  Note: You may be asked to submit a 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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