Job Description

Water Quality Monitoring Assistant
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EO1 Environment Officer 1


Departmental


18 weeks


Environment and Climate Change


Water Science and Watershed Management, Water Stewardship


Brandon MB, Winnipeg MB


Advertisement Number: 43762


Salary(s): EO1 $1,946.63 - $2,639.73 bi-weekly


Closing Date: February 23, 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 for 12 months.


Manitoba Environment and Climate Change is looking for two water quality monitoring assistants to join a team in the delivery of programs to protect and manage surface water quality in Manitoba. We're looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working outdoors to fulfill two 18 week positions that will support the Clean Beaches Program with one position located in Winnipeg and the second in Brandon. Applicants must specify in their cover letter which location(s) they are interested in applying for.


Conditions of Employment:


• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must have a valid full Class 5 Driver's licence.
• Must be able to work long hours with occasional work on weekends or evenings, when required.
• Must be willing and able to drive long distances throughout Manitoba in varying weather conditions with overnight stays.
• Must be physically capable of performing extensive field work (lift and carry 50 lbs) and comfortable working outdoors.
• Must be comfortable working in and around various bodies of water.


Qualifications:


Essential:


• A degree or diploma with an environmental focus or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience conducting field work including but not limited to, collection of data, following protocols, and collecting environmental samples.
• Strong note taking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to meet time-sensitive deadlines with attention to detail.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work independently and reliably under minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency using Microsoft Office or other comparable software applications.

Desired:
• Experience collecting, analyzing and interpreting water quality and/or biological data and recommending appropriate courses of action.


Duties:


The Water Quality Monitoring Assistant will perform water quality monitoring field work and other related duties in support of protecting and managing surface water quality in Manitoba. The position is responsible for providing field and office assistance to water quality specialists for water quality data collection, site assessments, analysis and reporting, sampling preparation and data organization. Field support includes conducting water sampling across Manitoba. Successful candidates will prepare sampling equipment, maintain adequate sample bottle inventories, analyze and organize sample results and prepare information for technical reviews. Successful candidates will be expected to work outdoors in various weather conditions working in and around waterbodies.


### Apply to:

Advertisement # 43762
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.


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