RP2 Resource Planner 2
Regular/full-time
Department of Natural Resources and Northern Development
Wildfire Service, Resource Management and Protection
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 39388
Salary(s): RP2 $59,406.00 - $74,801.00 per year
Closing Date: June 30, 2022
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.
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 is responsible for ensuring the department’s legislative responsibilities under the Wildfires Act are met, through the delivery of programs and services such as weather briefings and forecast analysis. Specific to this position is the development and implementation of specialized meteorological, geospatial and information technology expert systems that automate tasks for staff, and the Wildfire Service at large to help the branch to carry out its mandate.
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The Meteorologist & GIS specialist is responsible for daily weather briefings and forecast analysis for the Manitoba Wildfire Service. The position requires specific knowledge of meteorology and its impact of forest fire suppression, as well as expert knowledge in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and IT (Information Technology). This position supports the Supervisor of Science & Technology with the planning, design, development, and implementation of corporate fire management computer systems, as well as providing technical/operational collaboration for these systems. This may include operational IT and computer networking support for non-managed computer systems at headquarters or assigned to Project Fire Teams, as well as the development of tools and software used inside the ME (Managed Environment).
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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