Salary(s): FR2 $1,794.40 - $1,965.60 bi-weekly Plus Remoteness Allowance and Qualification Pay, if applicable.
Closing Date: March 27, 2026
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 6 months.
Duties:
The Regional Fire Centre Radio Operator will be involved with the day to day operation of the Western Region Forest Fire Centre. The Fire Centrecan be a fast paced environment that will require the incumbent to multitask with a very high degree of proficiency.
The incumbent will require a high level of organizational skills to prioritize critical incoming information in relation to forest fire activity on a day to day basis. They will be responsible for monitoring and operating a 2-way radio network; aircraft flight following; recording radio transmissions; compiling daily reports and computer data entry; assisting in the processing, filing, photocopying of accounts and payroll journals; and typing related correspondence.
Qualifications:
Essential:
Experience using office equipment including fax machines, telephones, and computer software such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience working in a fast paced, multitask environment.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent written communication skills.
Desired:
Experience operating a 2-way radio network and possession of a Radio Operators certificate.
Experience working in a Fire or command centre operation.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence or equivalent.
Prepared to travel anywhere in Manitoba for periods up to 24 days.
Willing and able to work weekends weekends and extended hours on short notice.
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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