Senior Regional Wildfire Leader — Northern

Government of Manitoba; Thompson; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Defined pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba is seeking a Regional Wildfire Superintendent for the Northern Region, based in Thompson. You will lead complex wildfire management programs, direct staff, and manage budgets with the Executive Director of the Wildfire Service.

You will coordinate with other superintendents and stakeholders to deliver policies and programs, ensuring safety and effectiveness in a demanding regional setting.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education from a recognized college or university in a field related to natural resource management, forestry, fire science, or other natural sciences. An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered
• Experience planning and delivering wildfire or land-based programming
• Supervisory experience including performance evaluations, attendance management and discipline
• Field experience in wildfire suppression in a supervisory role
• Financial management including preparing, monitoring and controlling annual budgets
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Effective verbal communication with a wide range of staff and stakeholders
• Strong written communications for high-level reports and proposals
• Experience procuring/contracting goods and services and managing projects and contractor relationships

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight in the development, coordination, and evaluation of wildfire policies, directives, programs and budgets
• Direct and manage staff and operations across the region in collaboration with other superintendents
• Report to the Executive Director of the Wildfire Service and work with the Provincial Fire Centre
• Oversee regional staffing, performance management and field operations
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to implement wildfire programs and budgets

Skills

Supervisory experience

Financial management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Contracting / procurement

Education

Post-secondary education in natural resources or related field

Job description

The Government of Manitoba is seeking a Regional Wildfire Superintendent for the Northern Region, based in Thompson. You will lead complex wildfire management programs, direct staff, and manage budgets with the Executive Director of the Wildfire Service.

You will coordinate with other superintendents and stakeholders to deliver policies and programs, ensuring safety and effectiveness in a demanding regional setting.