Water Resource Specialist

TE2 Technical Engineering Officer

Regular/full-time

Department of Environment, Climate and Parks

Drainage and Water Rights Licensing, Water Stewardship

Brandon MB, Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 40719

Salary(s): TE2 $67,263.00 - $81,037.00 per year

Closing Date: May 12, 2023

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 until exhausted.

The Department of Environment, Climate and Parks is seeking qualified individuals to fill the Senior Licensing Technologist position within the Drainage and Water Rights Licensing Branch. The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefits package which 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 legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Class 5 Manitoba Driver's Licence
• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must be willing and able to travel throughout Manitoba on occasion.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as required
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position, including walking over rough terrain, lifting up to 50 lbs, working outside in adverse weather conditions, and loading/unloading all-terrain vehicles

Qualifications:

Essential:

• A degree or diploma in agriculture, environmental or engineering technology, or related field. An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may also be considered.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) or equivalent software applications.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Experience and/or training in the application of hydraulic and hydrologic principles related to water management, which may include experience with groundwater resources planning/groundwater use project evaluation or surface water drainage planning/water control works assessment evaluation.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize workloads, multi-task, and work on concurrent assignments with strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work in a team environment, and with a variety of stakeholders.
• Knowledge and/or experience with The Water Rights Act and Regulations or equivalent and ability to enforce legislation.

• Knowledge of agricultural practices.
• Training and/or experience using and interpreting topographical surveys and aerial photography, and working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (specifically ArcGIS) and/or GPS.
• Experience and/or training with conflict resolution.

Duties:
The Senior Licensing Technologist will support the effective and efficient delivery of regulatory services to ensure the sustainable use and allocation of Manitoba’s groundwater resources for domestic, municipal, agricultural, industrial, irrigation and other purposes, with an emphasis on irrigation licensing on the Assiniboine Delta Aquifer (ADA), in accordance with The Water Rights Act and Regulation. Primary outputs include: recommendations concerning groundwater allocation planning; preparation of draft permits and licences; investigates complaints and recommendations concerning compliance and enforcement measures; maintenance of detailed licensing spreadsheets for groundwater sources to facilitate groundwater allocation and licensing; and input on policy/procedure development. The incumbent must be willing to engage the public as required to accomplish the duties of the position.

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

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