Park Ecologist - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Park Ecologist:

KP2 Park Planner

Regular/full-time

Environment and Climate Change

Parks, Parks and Trails

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42564

Salary(s): KP2 $65, $79,019.00 per year

Closing Date:
April 8, 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).

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 12 months.

Manitoba Parks Branch is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Parks Team as Park Ecologist (KP2)

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must possess and maintain a full stage Manitoba class 5 Drivers Licence
Must be willing to travel throughout Manitoba with overnight stays

Qualifications:

Essential:

Post-Secondary education in natural resources management, environmental science, landscape planning, conservation biology, ecosystem management program or a similar program. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience implementing field studies or project experience with terrestrial ecosystems and landscape or watershed level studies.
Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills.
Excellent written communication skills.
Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to present to and interact with a variety of audiences.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and balance multiple, competing priorities.
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.

Desired:

Duties:

The Park Ecologist administers Manitoba's Ecological Reserves Program and undertakes a variety of environmental assessment, resource management and planning functions on a province-wide basis.

The position coordinates a variety of branch priority projects and programs that contribute to the promotion and conservation of the provincial park system and provides ecological input, advice and knowledge into protected and conserved areas planning in Manitoba.

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