Mitigation and Adaption Forester

3 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Manitoba Government Full time

**Mitigation and Adaption Forester**:
FO2 Forester 2

Regular/full-time

Department of Natural Resources and Northern Development

Forestry and Peatlands, Stewardship and Resource Development

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 41320

Salary(s): FO2 $67,284.00 - $84,772.00 per year

Closing Date: September 28, 2023

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 until exhausted.

Forestry and Peatlands Branch within the department of Natural Resources and Northern Development is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Mitigation and Adaptation Forester located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be willing and able to travel to remote locations throughout the Province of Manitoba via truck, all-terrain vehicle, boat, and by rotary or fixed wing aircraft.
- Must possess and maintain a valid full Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence or equivalent from other provinces without any restrictions
- Must be willing and able to work overtime when required, and work out-of-town for extended periods with overnight accommodations in bunkhouses, hotels, and tents.
- Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position, which may require moderate physical effort (e.g. Carry equipment such as chainsaws and forestry samples for long distances potentially over rough terrain and in adverse weather conditions).

Qualifications:
Essential:

- Post secondary degree in forestry, natural resource management, environmental management, or biological sciences. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience implementing mitigation and adaption activities related to climate change influences on forest ecosystems, such as wildfire mitigation, forest management strategies, forest renewal practices, assisted migration or similar activities.
- Experience in carrying out forest carbon analysis, implementing carbon offset standards and/or protocols relating to climate change and forest management.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with stakeholder groups and in a team environment.
- Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
- Strong written communication skills, including technical writing and preparing synthesis documents
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
- Experience working with Indigenous peoples and communities.
- Knowledge of Forestry legislation and policy.

**Duties**:
Reporting directly to the Section Manager, Planning and Development, the position is responsible for mitigation and adaption related research and policy development for the branch. This includes liaising with internal and external stakeholders on activities relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation; and implementing related projects.
- Advertisement # 41320
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601

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.



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