Advertisement Number: 36991

Salary(s):  BL3 $70,769.00 - $89,405.00 per year

Closing Date: February 1, 2021

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 positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Wildlife and Fisheries Branch of Agriculture and Resource Development is currently recruiting to fill multiple positions at the Biologist 3 (BL3) level: Regional Fisheries Manager (**LOCATIONS: BRANDON AND THOMPSON) 

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Degree in Biology, Fisheries, Ecology or Resource Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating fisheries management actions, plans, programs and projects, including fisheries field programs.
• Experience with the application of fisheries management principles and practices such as fish stocking, fish stock assessments, habitat assessments and appropriate rehabilitation methodologies.
• Experience with angling regulation and management, commercial fishery regulation, management and eco-certification, and/or commercial fishing tourism management.
• Experience applying fisheries legislation, policies and guidelines to make and/or recommend fisheries management decisions.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities including familiarity with Indigenous Consultation processes.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information in a clear manner including communication, engagement and consultation with Indigenous communities, resource users, stakeholders and the public.
• Strong written communication skills including preparing management plans, assessment reports, project proposals and technical reports, with a high degree of accuracy, clarity and conciseness.
• Experience in budget planning, administration and management.
• Experience supervising staff, including addressing performance management issues, developing work plans and learning/training plans.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster positive working relationships  and resolve conflict within internal and external relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize work activities to meet deadlines.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office or equivalent software applications 
• Experience with operation and maintenance of powerboats, ATVs or other vehicles typically used in fisheries related tasks

Duties:

Under direction of the Regional Fisheries Section Manager, the Regional Fisheries Manager is responsible for the management of the fisheries within an assigned region of Manitoba. This position develops and delivers Indigenous, recreational and commercial fishery programs within the scope of departmental policies and strategies. In this position, the incumbent will be responsible for initiating, planning and conducting approved management projects and programs that are developed and operated with appropriate user involvement to optimize benefits for Manitobans. This position also requires the incumbent to manage the performance of regional fisheries staff, identify training needs, provide access to training and identify career path aspirations and opportunities. 

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