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.
Introduction
Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures is responsible for leading the policy development and program delivery that fosters responsible resource development for the benefit of all Manitobans. This will be achieved by working in partnership with Indigenous and northern communities, industry, and non-government organizations to develop planning frameworks and science based management plans that ensure the sustainable use of Manitoba's fish, forests and wildlife.The Wildlife Branch ensures sustainable wildlife populations through innovative and science-based management and habitat programs.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must be physically able to undertake the duties of the position, including conducting field work in rough terrain and onwater, during all seasons and under adverse weather conditions
Must be able to work evenings, weekends and overtime as required
Must be able to travel to and work in remote locations for extended periods within the province, travelling by various means such as chartered aircraft, boat, ATV, and snowmobile
Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 licence
Qualifications:
Essential:
Post Secondary Education in Biology, Zoology or Resource Management with extensive related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of acts and regulations pertaining to wildlife management specific to hunting and trapping.
Strong leadership skills, including experience leading teams through complex and challenging tasks.
Excellent interpersonal skills including experience developing and maintaining effective cooperative working relationships with diverse groups including government and non-government agencies, Indigenous groups, stakeholders, and the public.
Excellent project management skills with the ability to initiate and complete projects effectively.
Excellent written communication skills with demonstrated ability to write scientific reports and plain language documents for a variety of audiences.
Superior budgeting skills and experience.
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
Knowledge of wildlife biology and management with a strong emphasis on the importance of hunting and trapping as a management tool
Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to make public presentations.
Desired:
Experience using licensing databases (e.g. FRAM, and Aspira software)
Experience using mapping software (e.g. GIS).
Experience working with Indigenous communities.
Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Section Manager, this position is responsible for leading a unit that plans, develops, administers, and evaluates the provincial allocated hunting and trapping programs. This includes the allocation of hunting licences to Resource Tourism Operators, commercial trapping licences, and big game hunting licences awarded through the big game draw system. The incumbent will be the branch lead on departmental, provincial committees or working groups related to licence allocations and is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with a variety of government and non-government agencies and stakeholders. The incumbent will assist in the development and delivery of the hunter questionnaire program, wildlife population research and management programs, and the hunting and trapping seasons and regulations change process. The incumbent also participates as a key member in development of policy and priorities for the section and implementation of budget and staffing strategies to ensure delivery of section objectives. This position also provides strategic professional leadership and advice to government on hunting and trapping allocation strategies and issues.
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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