FORESTRY TECHNICIAN 

WINNIPEG, MB

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Four-day work week from Tuesday to Friday, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

• Assist the Forester or Regional Forestry Coordinator in executing the contracted vegetation management programs within Manitoba Hydro's operating areas throughout the province.
• Engage contractors and assign vegetation management work, including on-site supervision when required.
• Required to approve and sign-off on contractor invoicing and issue work packages.
• Perform electronic data collection including: contractor daily records, customer notification status, and recording completed work for the various vegetation management methods of work.
• Conduct vegetation surveys and/or perform QA of existing vegetation survey data for accuracy.
• Liaise with customers and carry-out pre-work notifications where required, prior to commencing vegetation management work.
• Promote safety and environmental compliance with all Corporate, Provincial and Federal regulations pertaining to the vegetation management programs and projects.
• Effectively communicate with contractors, Customer Service Centre staff, Transmission Line Maintenance staff, Indigenous Relations staff, government agencies, and other internal/external stakeholders relating to Forestry's maintenance programs, including advice on vegetation management options, methods, equipment, and products;
• Monitor contractor performance and productivity, including field safety audits of contracted Forestry crews.
• Travel by various modes of transportation including but not limited to: helicopter, UTV, snowmobile, boat, Sherp, Fat Truck.
• Will be required to operate a chainsaw and perform ground felling/slashing of trees and brush, including hauling and chipping. Formal training, equipment and PPE will be provided.
• May be required to apply herbicides via cut stump treatments or single stem treatments. Formal training, equipment and PPE will be provided.

• A two-year diploma in Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management or Technology from an institute of recognized standing plus a minimum of two years of related experience where at least one year includes working in utility vegetation management or overseeing vegetation management contractors;
  OR
• Grade 12 plus completion of an applicable apprenticeship program and a minimum of two years of related experience where at least one year includes working in utility vegetation management or overseeing vegetation management contractors;
  OR
• Grade 12 plus a Utility Arborist Certificate (UTT, UA, CUA, or demonstrated equivalent), and a minimum of three years of related experience where at least two years includes working in utility vegetation management or overseeing vegetation management contractors.
  Manitoba Pesticide Applicators License is considered an asset.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of Manitoba Hydro's vegetation management program, including common equipment and crew configurations, and industry best practices in Utility Vegetation Management (UVM).
• Required to attend and obtain chainsaw safety training both internally at Manitoba Hydro, and as provided by an external third-party.
• Required to attend and obtain all forestry-related training as determined by the Forestry Section Head.
• Demonstrated initiative and mature judgement, with the ability to make and implement sound decisions and complete assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Must have demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to communicate tactfully and diplomatically with contractors, customers, Indigenous Communities, senior management, internal departments, and other external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of corporate, municipal, provincial, and federal environmental and safety regulations.
• Possess and maintain a valid Province of Manitoba class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the position safely.
• Must be willing to travel anywhere in the province of Manitoba and work away from home for extended periods of time.
• May be required to work a modified schedule to accommodate contractor rotational shifts and/or specific projects.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba Hydro policy P513.