Senior Wildfire Program Director, Northern Region

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

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Life insurance coverage

Long-Term Disability Plan

Employer paid health care benefits

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba's Wildfire Service seeks a Regional Wildfire Superintendent for the Northern Region, a senior management role directing complex wildfire programs in Thompson, MB. You will lead policy development, budget management and region-wide operations in collaboration with other superintendents.

The role requires post-secondary education in natural resources or related field, strong leadership, financial and project-management skills, and readiness to travel within Canada.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a field related to natural resource management or similar field.
• Experience planning, administering and delivering wildfire or land-based programming.
• Supervisory experience including performance evaluations and attendance management.
• Field experience in wildfire suppression in a supervisory role.
• Financial management for operating, salary and capital budgets.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience procuring/contracting goods and services and managing projects/contractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight in development, coordination and evaluation of wildfire policies and programs.
• Direct and manage staff and operations across the Northern Region.
• Collaborate with other superintendents and the Provincial Fire Centre on budgets and directives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Contracting experience

Education

Post-secondary education in natural resources/forestry/fire science or related field

Job description

The Government of Manitoba's Wildfire Service seeks a Regional Wildfire Superintendent for the Northern Region, a senior management role directing complex wildfire programs in Thompson, MB. You will lead policy development, budget management and region-wide operations in collaboration with other superintendents.

The role requires post-secondary education in natural resources or related field, strong leadership, financial and project-management skills, and readiness to travel within Canada.