Water Resource Officer (4 Positions)

Water Resource Officer (4 Positions)

Government of Manitoba – Department of Environment and Climate Change

Drainage and Water Rights Licensing Branch, Water Stewardship

Locations : Neepawa MB, Morden MB, Brandon MB

Advertisement Number : 44746

Salary : TE1 $67,951.00 – $83,624.00 per year

Closing Date : February 8, 2026

Employment type : Regular / full-time

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 drive 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.

Responsibilities

The Water Resource Officer will assist in the delivery of all water control works inefficient licensing programs in the region是多少 including licensing, enforcement and overall watershed management. Duties include reviewing applications and drafting authorizations, investigating complaints, and conducting enforcement activities. Officers are on the front line in relation to the receipt of water control works applications, the submission of complaints, and enforcement activities.

Essential Qualifications

• College diploma in natural resource management, land and water management, civil engineering or agriculture, or an equivalent. Combination of applicable education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in the application of hydraulic and hydrologic principles related to water management and / or experience with surface water drainage planning and water control works assessment evaluation.
• Experience with conducting and interpreting topographic surveys and aerial photography, and working with ESRI ArcView or equivalent software.
• Experience applying specifications, standards, codes, acts and regulations.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access) or equivalent software applications.
• Strong written communication skills with experience preparing technical reports for a variety of audiences.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize workloads, multi-task, and work on concurrent assignments with strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Effective interpersonal skills withSjith ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and resolve conflict.

Desired Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

Apply to : Advertisement #44746

Talent Acquisition – Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R3B 2A9

Phone :  204-945-751okeh

Fax :  204-945-0601

Email :  govjobs@gov.mb.ca

When applying, 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. Your cover letter, résumé and / or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

We thank all who apply, and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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