Jobs Openings At Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources Manitoba Wildfire Service, Wildfire and Enforcement

Job Details

Job Title: Resource Planner 2

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Wage: $62,773.00 – $79,019.00 per year

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full-time

Start date: Starts as soon as possible

Benefits package: Health care, Health spending account, Dental care, Vision care, Long-term disability insurance, Group life insurance, Maternity/paternity leave, Family-related leave, and a defined pension plan

Verified: Yes

Advertisement Number: 42422

The Manitoba government is all about the importance of building an outstanding public service that will reflect the citizens that it serves. As such, diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages, and perspectives will be a great driving force for a high standard of service and innovation. Furthermore, the Manitoba government is in support of equitable employment practices and also promotes representation of designated groups such as women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.

For this competition, employment equity will be a factor during selection. In addition, consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. An eligibility list will be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who are unable to meet all the requirements may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay. Therefore, Economic Development, Investment, Trade, and Natural Resources is in search of highly motivated and skilled individuals to fill the Weather Briefer/Forecaster and GIS Specialist Position with the Manitoba Wildfire Service.

The major role of the Manitoba Wildfire Service is to ensure that the department’s legislative responsibilities under the Wildfires Act are met. This will be done through the delivery of programs and services like weather briefings and forecast analysis. Specific to this position is the development and implementation of specialized meteorological, geospatial, and information technology expert systems. This will automate tasks for staff and the Wildfire Service at large and help them carry out its mandate.

The Manitoba Government has prepared a comprehensive benefit package for its staff and this includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family-related leave, and a defined pension plan. Some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers. 

Conditions Of Employment:

• Must be able to work legally in Canada
• Must have and maintain a valid full-stage Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence which does not have any restrictions.
• Must be willing and capable of working evenings, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Must be willing and able to travel all across the province with overnight stays as required. May also include flying in a variety of small aircraft in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be physically fit and able to perform the duties of the position, such as sitting for periods, walking, and heavy lifting over short distances.

Qualifications:

• Must possess post-secondary education in Meteorology, Geography, Geomatics, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Information Systems, Atmospheric Science, Aviation, Environmental Science, Forestry, or Natural Resource Management. Also, having an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Have experience with forecasting, interpreting, and analysis of current weather systems or data.
• Must have experience with the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) software, including experience working with the ESRI suite of applications (ArcMap, ArcPro, etc.) and using mobile data collection hardware and software. As well as developing and providing analytical spatial solutions and map production.
• Experience programming ( Python, VBA, batch scripting) and automating tasks, with experience using data analysis tools.  
• Must have effective verbal skills with the ability to present complex weather systems/events and respond to inquiries both in person and over the phone.
• In addition, must possess effective written communication skills with the ability to prepare technical reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to find creative solutions to issues and implement change. 
• Ability to work independently with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Desired: Experience in website planning, design, development and management, web publishing, and graphic design tools.

Duties:

The Meteorologist & GIS specialist is in charge of the daily weather briefings and forecast analysis for the Manitoba Wildfire Service. As such, the position will require specific knowledge of meteorology and its impact on 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. Likewise providing technical/operational collaboration for these systems.

How To Apply

Advertisement # 42422

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9

Phone: 204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: [email protected]

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE ENSURE YOU INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.

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, resume, and/or application must indicate how you meet the qualifications.

In addition, be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internally represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the griever’s representative. Personal information is irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.