Wildfire Superintendent - Northern Region

Job summary

Direct and oversee complex wildfire management programs, regional staff, and operations in Manitoba’s Northern Fire Region. Lead the development, coordination, and evaluation of wildfire policies, directives, programs, and budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director, other Superintendents, and the Provincial Fire Centre.

Job details

P10 Professional Officer 10 Regular/full-time Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures Wildfire Service, Conservation & Wildfire Services Division Thompson MB Advertisement Number: 45703 Salary(s): P10 $98,310.00 - $124,694.00 per year Plus Remoteness Allowance, if applicable. Closing Date: November 3, 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 6 months. The Regional Wildfire Superintendent (RWS) is a senior management position responsible for directing and overseeing the delivery of complex wildfire management programs within the Northern Fire Region. Duties: Reporting to the Executive Director of the Wildfire Service, the Wildfire Superintendent- Northern Region provides leadership and oversight in the development, coordination, and evaluation of wildfire policies, directives, programs and budgets. The Superintendent directs and manages staff and operations across the region, under the direction of the Executive Director and in close collaboration with other Superintendents and the Provincial Fire Centre. Qualifications: Essential: 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 in planning, administering/delivering and managing wildfire or land-based programming Supervisory experience, including experience with performance evaluations/management, attendancemanagement, discipline, investigating complaints/concerns Field experience in wildfire suppression, in supervisory role Financial management experience including: preparing, monitoring and controlling annual operating, salary, and capital budgets Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders Effective verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of staff, colleagues andstakeholders Strong written communications skills, with the ability to complete high level authority seeking documents, Advisory notes and proposals Experience procuring/contracting goods and services and managing projects and contractor relationships Conditions of Employment: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must possess and maintain a Class 5 Manitoba Drivers license Must be willing and able to travel within Manitoba and Canada, including travel to remote areas by different types of aircraft, and overnight stays in primitive accommodation Must be willing and able to work overtime, including evenings and weekends Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Why Work For Manitoba Government? The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance. Financial Security Attractive salaries Defined pension plan Life insurance coverage Long-Term Disability Plan Benefit Plan Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more Annual health spending account for eligible employees Commitment to Health and Wellness Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options Professional Growth & Development We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as in-house training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals. Organizational Culture and Values The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants. Impact on Manitoba’s Future By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations. Apply to: Advertisement # 45703 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 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. _

What you’ll do

Direct and oversee complex wildfire management programs, regional staff, and operations in Manitoba’s Northern Fire Region. Lead the development, coordination, and evaluation of wildfire policies, directives, programs, and budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director, other Superintendents, and the Provincial Fire Centre.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in natural resource management, forestry, fire science, or a related natural science, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Candidates need wildfire or land-based program management experience, supervisory and field wildfire suppression experience, budget and contracting expertise, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to travel, work overtime, and meet the stated licensing and background-check conditions.

Benefits

• Defined Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Plan
• Employer-Paid Health Care Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Extended Health Care
• Annual Health Spending Account
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Leave
• Wellness Days
• Family-Related Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements for Eligible Positions
• Vacation Entitlement
• Parental Leave
• Maternity Leave
• Adoptive Leave
• In-House Training
• Educational Assistance
• Leadership Development Programs
• Remoteness Allowance, If Applicable

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Wildfire Program Management
• Wildfire Suppression
• Leadership
• Staff Supervision
• Performance Management
• Budget Management
• Financial Management
• Policy Development
• Program Evaluation
• Strategic Planning
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making
• Stakeholder Relations
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Contract and Project Management

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Security & Safety

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