Forestry Technical Assistant at Manitoba Government

Forestry Technical Assistant

RS1 Resource Technician 1

Departmental; Seasonal

18 weeks

Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures

Forestry and Peatlands Branch, Resource Stewardship

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44834

Salary(s): RS1 $1,706.40 - $2,056.00 bi-weekly

Closing Date: January 16, 2026

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.

This is a technical field position that conducts forest surveys and collects data on forest health, forest renewal, and forest inventory sites. Successful incumbents are responsible for establishing and monitoring plots, species identification, forest insect and disease identification, recording data, measuring heights and tree diameters, urban forestry surveys, and assessing forest regeneration. Survey programs include Forest Health monitoring, Forest Renewal Assessments, Permanent Sample Plots, and Dutch Elm Disease surveys.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form with a cover letter and resume. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

Duties:
All successful incumbents will be responsible for navigating to plot locations, collecting and recording data, communicating with the public, and working under the Forest Health Protection Act. Additionally, there is the potential for completing forestry laboratory analysis. Work is typically performed within a team environment but may include surveying independently. These positions are based out of Winnipeg and regularly travel, staying in accommodations throughout Manitoba. Successful incumbents will work a combination of 5-day and 10-day shifts to conduct field work.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Enrolled in or a graduate of a forestry/natural resource management/biological science/environmental science degree or a diploma program in a recognized educational institution. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Experience working in an outdoor environment.
• Experience collecting, recording, and maintaining data.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Experience driving a variety of vehicles, such as trucks or vans, over a variety of terrain, such as paved highways, gravel roads, and/or forestry roads and trails.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of safe work.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• 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 remote locations throughout the Province of Manitoba via trucks, all-terrain vehicles, boats, or rotary or fixed wing aircraft.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime when required and work out-of-town for extended periods of up to ten days with overnight accommodations in bunkhouses, hotels and tents.
• Must be physically capable of performing duties of the position which require moderate physical effort including carrying equipment such as chainsaws and forestry samples for long distances potentially over rough terrain and in adverse weather conditions.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44834 Talent Acquisition Human Resource Services 600-259 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9 Phone: 204-945-7518 Fax: 204-945-0601 Email: [email protected]

WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form with a cover letter and resume. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You may be asked to submit references or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

Click here to access the application form.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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.

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

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