Area Fire Manager - Open Until Filled

RS5 Resource Technician 5

Regular/full-time

Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures

Wildfire and Enforcement , Resource Management and Protection

Thompson MB

Advertisement Number: 44590

Salary(s): RS5 $62,296.00 - $76,529.00 per year Plus Remoteness Allowance, if applicable.

Closing Date: September 30, 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.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

This competition may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill current and future term or regular full-time similar positions in communities such as Lynn Lake, Norway House, and Wabowden. The eligibility list will remain in effect for 12 months.

All applications received within ten (10) calendar days of the posting date will be accepted and considered for further evaluation. If the position remains unfilled, applications may continue to be accepted and considered until the closing date. To ensure your application is considered, please apply within the initial ten (10) day posting period.

Build Your Career Where Opportunity Meets Adventure
Thompson, Manitoba is more than a workplace - it’s a place to grow, thrive, and belong. As a vibrant northern city with deep Indigenous roots and a strong sense of community, Thompson offers a lifestyle that blends professional opportunity with natural beauty.

Surrounded by boreal forests, waterfalls, and wildlife, it’s a gateway to true wilderness adventure - but it’s also a place to build a meaningful career in public service, contribute to a resilient community, and enjoy a fulfilling northern lifestyle.

Whether you're starting out or looking for your next chapter, Thompson invites you to live where nature inspires and opportunity thrives.

Thompson is in north-central Manitoba, located 210 kilometres north of Lake Winnipeg and 761 km north of the City of Winnipeg.

Wildfire Service is responsible for the prevention, detection and suppression of wildfires. The program manages all human and equipment resources needed for fighting wildfires in the province. Staff monitor weather patterns, lightning strikes, soil moisture and forest conditions to determine the probability and location of wildfires. Manitoba's Wildfire Service works in close cooperation with other forest fire fighting agencies and jurisdictions. Equipment and other resources are shared through the Canadian Inter Agency Forest Fire Centre and the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact.

The Manitoba government has a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, health spending, dental,vision, long term disability, supportive employment, maternity and parental leave, and a defined pension plan.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence.

• Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends and overtime as required.

• Must be willing and able to travel throughout the Province of Manitoba as required, and capable of flying frequently in a wide variety of small aircraft in adverse weather conditions.

• Must be physically able to perform the duties assigned to the position including lifting equipment weighing up to 65 lbs.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Diploma or certificate from an approved Resource Technology Program with related experience in wildfire management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may also be considered.
• Extensive experience with wildfire suppression, coordination, preparedness, and detection efforts.
• Project or program management skills with the abilities to motivate and lead teams, and resolve conflict.
• Experience in supervision and performance management of staff.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make effective decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Effective written communication skills
• Experience working with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and Outlook) or similar software applications.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and organize changing workloads and demands.

Desired:

• Budget management experience.

Duties:

Reporting to the Fire Operations Manager, the incumbent is responsible for all aspects of the planning and implementation of the Wildfire Branch fire management programming within their assigned wildfire areas. This position is responsible for the delivery of all operational aspects of wildfire management within a fire zone, leading staff during critical events and in daily wildfire preparedness and suppression operations. A broad knowledge base of all aspects of wildfire management programming is required for the safe, effective and efficient delivery of all wildfire operational needs. The incumbent manages complex wildfire bases and requires project management skills to efficiently supervise and implement base renewal and new capital projects.

This position is entitled to overtime at the rate of 1.5x for hours worked after a regular 8 hour shift and 2x for working any hours during a scheduled day of rest or day off.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44590

Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment

Human Resource Services

608-330 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4

Phone: 204-945-6892

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: PSCExecutivejobs@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.

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