Wildlife Health Lab Technician

**Wildlife Health Lab Technician (RS1) / Wildlife Health Lead Lab Technician (RS2) - Open Until Filled**:
RS1 Resource Technician 1; RS2 Resource Technician 2

Departmental

RS1: 6 weeks
RS2: 14 weeks

Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures

Wildlife, Resource Stewardship

Portage la Prairie MB

Advertisement Number: 44544

Salary(s): RS1 $1,706.40 - $2,056.00 bi-weekly ; RS2 $1,874.40 - $2,279.20 bi-weekly

Closing Date: September 15, 2025

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.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Possess and maintain a valid Full Stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
- Willing and able to fly in both small fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft for approximately 6 hours per day.
- Physically able and willing to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position, including working in remote locations with difficult terrain, removing big game heads with hand meat saws or electric reciprocating saws, gross dissection, bagging and loading of these heads into fridges, freezers and truck beds, driving all-terrain vehicles, etc.

Qualifications:
Essential:

- Post secondary education in Natural Resources, Wildlife, biology, zoology, ecology, veterinary and animal sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience in wildlife identification and carcass handling.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Strong written communication skills, including report preparation
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Experience supervising and/or coaching and training employees (RS2 only)
- Experience in hunting and field dressing wildlife, including big game. (RS2 only)

Desired:

- Experience in research and analysis, including data collection and recording.
- Knowledge of biological sample collection, preparation, handling, and biological laboratory techniques and methods.

**Duties**:
Wildlife Health Lab Technician (RS1) - 6 weeks
The RS1 position functions as a wildlife health technician supporting provincial wildlife disease surveillance programs. Primary responsibilities include the collection, identification, handling, and preparation of high-quality biological samples, as well as data entry, labelling, and shipment. The incumbent is expected to contribute and maintain high standards of laboratory cleanliness, safety, and biosecurity. The incumbent may also be assigned additional laboratory or field duties as directed by the supervisor.

Wildlife Health Lead Lab Technician (RS2) - 14 weeks
The RS2 position carries broader responsibility for coordinating field and laboratory operations in support of wildlife disease management. In addition to the duties of an RS1, the incumbent is expected to independently manage projects, oversee data collection and analysis, and provide technical expertise in both laboratory and field work. This role also includes supervising, coaching, and training staff. The incumbent provides leadership in implementing health and safety standards, maintaining the laboratory cleanliness, maintaining data integrity, ensuring sufficient daily sample volumes for processing, and supporting regional wildlife managers in achieving program objectives. The incumbent may also be assigned additional laboratory or field duties as directed by the supervisor.
- Advertisement # 44544
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601

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