Forestry operations technician/RS2 Resource technician 2
Manitoba Government’s Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources Department based in Winnipeg, MB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Forestry operations technician. Manitoba Government’s Economic Development, Investment, Trade, and Natural Resources Department focuses on economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development. It supports business expansion, international trade, and the responsible management of natural resources. EDITNR plays a key role in Manitoba’s market by driving growth in sectors like business, trade, and resource development. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Manitoba Government
Department: Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Division: Forestry and Peatlands
Section: Resource Stewardship
Position: Forestry operations technician/RS2 Resource technician 2
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $1820.00 – $2212.80 bi-weekly
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA
Advertisement Number:Â 43456
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of post-secondary education in forestry, natural resource management, or another environmental science
Experience: Candidates should have experience collecting, reviewing, and compiling data
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be legally entitled to work in Canada and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent from another province
- The candidates should be willing and able to travel to remote locations throughout the Province of Manitoba via trucks, all-terrain vehicles, boats, or rotary or fixed-wing aircraft
- The candidates should be willing and able to work overtime when required and work out-of-town for extended periods of up to ten days with overnight accommodations in bunkhouses, hotels, and tents
- The candidates should be physically capable of performing duties of the position, which require moderate physical effort, including carrying equipment such as chainsaws and forestry samples for long distances, potentially over rough terrain and in adverse weather conditions
- The candidates should have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience
- The candidates should have field experience with forest inventory, silviculture, urban forestry, and forest health surveys
- The candidates should have experience driving a variety of vehicles, such as trucks, vans, and all-terrain vehicles, including towing trailers over a variety of terrain, such as paved highways, gravel roads, and forestry roads or trails
- The candidates should have experience supervising staff, including providing training, guidance, and performance management
- The candidates should be able to work independently with strong organizational skills to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines and demonstrate problem-solving and analytical skills
- The candidates should have strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and the public
- The candidates should have experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcGIS and ArcPro, and ArcGIS online
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to supervise a team of seasonal resource technicians in the delivery of Forestry and Peatlands field services program
- The candidates should be able to assist in the annual preparation of forestry surveys and provide on-site supervision for forestry survey programs, including but not limited to forest inventory, silviculture, Dutch elm disease (DED) management, forest health, and other forest management programs and research projects
- The candidates should be able to supervise crews of seasonal resource technicians in data collection, ensuring safe work practices and maintaining data quality
- The candidates should be able to assist in developing fieldwork schedules and in creating, updating, and maintaining survey procedures
- The candidates should be able to compile and analyze the technical data collected for the field program and train seasonal staff on forestry surveys
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and advertisement number) through the below-mentioned details.
By email
[email protected]
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