Land Stewardship Manager

BL3 Biologist 3

Regular/full-time

Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures

Wildlife, Natural Resource Stewardship

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45707

Salary(s):   BL3 $85,211.00 - $110,379.00 per year

Closing Date:   October 23, 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 6 months.

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

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:
Reporting to the Section Manager of the Habitat & Endangered Species Section, the incumbent is responsible for the leadership, development and management of the Land Stewardship Unit programs including oversight of the Wildlife Management Area program, the agro-Manitoba prairie program, and development, integration and supervision of habitat and land stewardship and conservation initiatives on private and crown land. This encompasses developing and coordinating habitat monitoring programs, and assessment of at-risk habitats to inform site management planning, stewardship priorities, permitting decisions, and policy development. The incumbent represents the branch on departmental, provincial, national and international committees or working groups related to land stewardship and is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with a variety of government and non-government agencies and stakeholders. The incumbent also participates in development of policy and priorities for the section and implementation of budget and staffing strategies to ensure delivery of section objectives.

Why Work for Manitoba Government?
The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.
 
Financial Security

• Attractive salaries

• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan 

 
Benefit Plan

• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees 

 
Commitment to Health and Wellness

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

 
Professional Growth & Development
We want our employees to thrive and grow and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.  
 
Organizational Culture and Values 
The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.
 
Impact on Manitoba’s Future
By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• A Masters degree in bioscience, natural resource management, land use planning, or agriculture, or related discipline supplemented by several years of pertinent experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
• Knowledge of, and experience with, habitat and land management trends and agricultural practices and their effects on wildlife habitat.
• Knowledge and understanding of game management and SAR issues in Manitoba and land conservation planning, field inventory procedures, and ecological and wildlife management principles.
• Interpersonal skills: an ability to develop and maintain effective co-operative working relationships with a variety of groups.
• Ability to initiate and complete projects. 
• Superior organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Superior budgeting skills and experience.
• Strong written communication skills and experience in drafting documents for a variety of audiences including funding proposals, reports, recommendations, policy and legislation.
• Experience in developing and maintaining effective cooperative working relationships with diverse groups including government and non-government agencies, agriculture-based organizations, Indigenous groups, stakeholders and the public.

Desired:

• Experience in science communication and adjusting communication style to address government, communities, Indigenous organizations, non-government organizations, resource user groups and the general public.
• Experience in training or mentoring scientific and technical personnel.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be physically able to undertake the duties of the position, including conducting field work in rough terrain and on water.
• Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence (or equivalent).
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and overtime as required.
• Some overnight travel in the province may be required.

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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 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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