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, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar regular, term or acting status opportunities 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.
Introduction
The Manitoba Wildfire Service (the branch) is responsible for ensuring the department’s legislative responsibilities Under the Wildfires Act are met, including wildfire management planning, response, prevention and mitigation, through the delivery of programs and services, and management of resources entrusted to the branch to carry out this mandate.
To be considered for this competition, you MUST submit an application screening form along with your resume. Complete the application screening form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.
Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends and overtime as required
Must possess and maintain a full stage Manitoba class 5 Drivers Licence
Must be willing and able to travel throughout the Province of Manitoba as required including flying frequently in a wide variety of small aircrafts in adverse weather conditions and be able to stay overnight as required
Must be physically able to perform the duties assigned to the position
Qualifications:
Essential:
Post secondary education in a resource-based or emergency management program. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience in wildfires including emergency management best practices, wildfire operations, prevention, mitigation and incident management.
Experience supervising and lead staff.
Experience in financial management such as managing budgets for operational and program resources.
Excellent written communication skills.
Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Strong decision making skills with the ability to communicate with stakeholder and industry groups threatened by wildfire while balancing internal needs and branch limitations and assisting other jurisdictions or level of government.
Knowledge of the Wildfires Act and legislation/aviation, its purpose and the authorities provided.
Strong leadership skills with a commitment to create, support and sustain a diverse environment that enables staff to achieve results and to develop for the future.
Political acumen demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues.
Strong financial acumen with experience in comptrollership, budgeting and financial management.
Experience in design and implementation of policies and programs.
Experience building relationships with Indigenous people and implementing the principles of reconciliation.
Desired:
Experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational and business plans, including using performance management and measurement systems (e.g. Key Performance Indicators, Balanced Scorecards).
Duties:
The Provincial Aviation, Staff Development & Safety Manager is responsible for the management of the Provincial Air Attack Program, development and implementation of operational and safety related policies and procedures for aviation services. Managing the development of the Wildfire Service human resources, including training and staff development, Incident Management Team (IMT) development, Initial Attack and sustained action fire crew development. Responsible for development of branch policies and procedures relative to field operations and field safety, overseeing the audit and quality assurance responsibilities of the Wildfire Service to ensure consistency in application across the province, and the radio communications network. Act as Provincial Duty Officer on a seasonal rotational basis and fill a senior position within the IMT program as needed.
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR 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, 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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