Survey Examiner

**Survey Examiner**:
SE3 Survey Examiner

Regular/full-time

Indigenous Economic Development

Consultation and Agreements, Indigenous Economic Engagement

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42240

Salary(s): SE3 $52,541.00 - $62,924.00 per year

Closing Date: February 17, 2024

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).

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Department of Indigenous Economic Development works meaningfully with First Nations, Metis, Inuit and partner Indigenous organizations and departments as we grow our economy by increasing economic participation and opportunities for Indigenous Manitobans and Indigenous communities. The Consultation and Agreements branch of the department implements land transfers within signed settlement agreements with Indigenous communities. The Branch's key areas of responsibility include Treaty Land Entitlement, hydroelectric impact and settlement agreements, Crown-Indigenous consultation and negotiations. The branch is responsible for the establishment and consistent implementation of Crown consultation policies to meet Manitoba’s consultation obligations when Government decisions may affect Indigenous or Treaty rights.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
- Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence or equivalent from other provinces without any restrictions.
- Must be willing and able to travel to rural, northern and remote communities throughout the province, by various forms of transportation, with occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications:
**Essential**:

- Geomatics Degree or Diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Experience working with the laws, regulations, practices and procedures governing registration of land titles in Manitoba, particularly as they relate to the description of property.
- Experience working with the principles of survey and drafting of plans of survey.
- Effective written communication skills with experience drafting and editing complex documentation.
- Effective verbal communication skills to clearly and professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience performing mathematical calculations of closures, angles, curves and areas on plans of survey.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Experience and/or knowledge in mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcGIS and / or ArcGIS Pro or AutoCAD.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and effectively manage deadlines.

**Desired**:

- Knowledge of Indigenous histories and perspectives with the ability to identify and draw connections to contemporary issues and events.

**Duties**:
Under general direction from the Manager in the Consultation and Agreements Branch, the Survey Examiner performs technical work on a variety of plans of survey and pertinent documents. Specific duties include:

- Understand detailed plans of survey and a wide variety of related documents as to accuracy, purpose, land description, property boundaries, angles, closures and areas in conformity to standards, specifications and statutory requirements.
- Register plans of survey at Land Titles Office and ensure the adequacy of land titles pertaining to plans.
- Examine legal documents as to adequacy and accuracy of land description.
- Consult and advise land surveyors, government officials, other staff and the public on various aspects of work and procedures.
- Attend meetings with government and external partners to provide guidance on legal survey matters.
- Advertisement # 42240
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601Please 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.