Field Surveillance Team Member
RE2 Resource Management Assistant 2
Term/part-time
Department of Health and Seniors Care
Public Health & Primary Health Care, Communicable Disease Control
Brandon MB, Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 33916
Salary(s): RE2 $15.24 - $17.10 per hour
Closing Date: April 17, 2018
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 and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
The Field Surveillance team Member will be located in one of two regions (Winnipeg & Brandon). Candidates should indicate their area of preference in their covering letter and/or resume.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- A current & satisfactory criminal records check including a vulnerable sector search (applicants are responsible for any service charges)
- Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence, or an acceptable equivalent
- Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position which requires moderate physical effort (e.g. Carrying equipment, such as sampling equipment and supplies, including Carbon Dioxide cylinders [60 pounds], for moderate distances potentially over rough terrain and in adverse weather conditions)
- Must be willing and able to travel to remote locations throughout the Province of Manitoba.
Qualifications:
- Post secondary degree/diploma or proof of enrollment in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Geography or a relevant field from a recognized educational institution. An equivalent acceptable combination of education, training and experience may be considered
- Experience working in a field setting performing field surveillance activities such as mapping, larval sampling and collection, and/or recording and relaying data
- The ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
- Effective organization skills which include the ability to multi-task and work within a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a small team
- Effective verbal communication skills
- The ability to collect and maintain accurate records
- Experience with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) software.
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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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