Senior Forest Technician - Timber Administration
About the role
Senior Forest Technician - Timber Administration
RS4 Resource Technician 4
Regular/full-time
Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures
Forestry and Peatlands, Natural Resources Stewardship
Swan River MB
Advertisement Number: 44615
Salary(s): RS4 $55,868.00 - $68,578.00 per year Plus Remoteness Allowance, if applicable.
Closing Date: December 31, 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.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
The Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures department is seeking a qualified and skilled individual to fill the Senior Forest Technician - Timber Administration position in Swan River.
Swan River is the central population hub for close to 30,000 people. The town itself has a population of approximately 4,000. The community offers a relaxed rural living experience along with services found in urban centres such as a recreation centre, banking, hospital, shopping, and schools. In addition to the Forest Industry, the community has a strong involvement in the agricultural and tourism sectors proving a diverse economic base of the town. In addition to the amenities of the community there are many recreational opportunities in close proximity. These include activities such as hiking, biking, and skiing, off road vehicle trails systems (ATV and SnoMan) as well as camping opportunities in nearby Provincial Parks. The region is well known for its hunting and fishing opportunities. For more information on the town of Swan River, visit www.swanrivermanitoba.ca.
Conditions of Employment:
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Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
-
Must possess and maintain a valid Full Stage Manitoba Class 5 (or higher) Driver’s licence without restrictions.
-
Must possess or acquire at the next available course a Manitoba Scaling Licence.
-
Must possess or acquire at next available course Standard First Aid.
-
Must be able and willing to travel to remote locations within the Province of Manitoba for extended periods of time.
-
Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position which includes working alone in challenging outdoor weather conditions, being exposed to allergens, snowshoeing and walking 3 to 5 km/day in difficult terrain, and operating all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Post secondary education in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience planning, performing, supervising and inspecting timber operations.
- Experience in mapping and aerial photo interpretation, including the use of ArcGIS and GPS applications.
- Experience with data analysis including working with numerical and spatial data.
- Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workloads, multi-task, and work on concurrent assignments with strict deadlines.
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and non-technical information to a variety of audiences.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to create reports.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders and within a team environment.
- Experience interpreting and applying legislation including working with The Forest Act, Regulations,and Guidelines.
Desired:
- Experience working and collaborating with Indigenous people and/or communities.
- Leadership skills and the ability to supervise staff.
- Demonstrated experience planning, performing, supervising and inspecting silviculture operations.
- Experience in project management.
Duties:
Reporting to the Regional Forester, the Senior Forest Technician - Timber Administration is responsible for the delivery and evaluation of timber administration, timber tracking and timber management projects in the region. The Senior Forest Technician will be the lead auditor of regional timber operations and the lead regional timber scaler for audit scaling, verification and factor sampling.
The Senior Forest Technician leads a team of technicians and ensures that timber harvesting is supervised, appropriate practices are employed and timber is tracked. The position provides liaison and technical support on all aspects of the Forest Act and other associated legislation for enforcement. The Senior Forest Technician assists the Forester in the development of budget estimates for program delivery and administration of allocated financial resources.
Apply to:
Advertisement # 44615
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
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
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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About Province of Manitoba
If you want to work in an organization where employee trust, integrity, respect, skill and dedication is valued, then a career with the Manitoba government may be right for you.
The Manitoba government offers rewarding careers to its employees who deliver hundreds of programs and services to the public. The government has a wide variety of departments, reflecting over 700 different types of jobs, located in communities across the province.
We are an employer that has a commitment to integrity, respect, diversity, inclusion and advancing reconciliation.
It is an exciting time to be a public servant in Manitoba. We are in a period of profound technological, environmental, and socioeconomic change that compels us to evaluate the nature of our work and the essence of our culture.
The province of Manitoba is home to almost 1.3 million people who have a well-deserved reputation for being among the friendliest in Canada.
Senior Forest Technician - Timber Administration
About the role
Senior Forest Technician - Timber Administration
RS4 Resource Technician 4
Regular/full-time
Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures
Forestry and Peatlands, Natural Resources Stewardship
Swan River MB
Advertisement Number: 44615
Salary(s): RS4 $55,868.00 - $68,578.00 per year Plus Remoteness Allowance, if applicable.
Closing Date: December 31, 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.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
The Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures department is seeking a qualified and skilled individual to fill the Senior Forest Technician - Timber Administration position in Swan River.
Swan River is the central population hub for close to 30,000 people. The town itself has a population of approximately 4,000. The community offers a relaxed rural living experience along with services found in urban centres such as a recreation centre, banking, hospital, shopping, and schools. In addition to the Forest Industry, the community has a strong involvement in the agricultural and tourism sectors proving a diverse economic base of the town. In addition to the amenities of the community there are many recreational opportunities in close proximity. These include activities such as hiking, biking, and skiing, off road vehicle trails systems (ATV and SnoMan) as well as camping opportunities in nearby Provincial Parks. The region is well known for its hunting and fishing opportunities. For more information on the town of Swan River, visit www.swanrivermanitoba.ca.
Conditions of Employment:
-
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
-
Must possess and maintain a valid Full Stage Manitoba Class 5 (or higher) Driver’s licence without restrictions.
-
Must possess or acquire at the next available course a Manitoba Scaling Licence.
-
Must possess or acquire at next available course Standard First Aid.
-
Must be able and willing to travel to remote locations within the Province of Manitoba for extended periods of time.
-
Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position which includes working alone in challenging outdoor weather conditions, being exposed to allergens, snowshoeing and walking 3 to 5 km/day in difficult terrain, and operating all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Post secondary education in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience planning, performing, supervising and inspecting timber operations.
- Experience in mapping and aerial photo interpretation, including the use of ArcGIS and GPS applications.
- Experience with data analysis including working with numerical and spatial data.
- Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workloads, multi-task, and work on concurrent assignments with strict deadlines.
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and non-technical information to a variety of audiences.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to create reports.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders and within a team environment.
- Experience interpreting and applying legislation including working with The Forest Act, Regulations,and Guidelines.
Desired:
- Experience working and collaborating with Indigenous people and/or communities.
- Leadership skills and the ability to supervise staff.
- Demonstrated experience planning, performing, supervising and inspecting silviculture operations.
- Experience in project management.
Duties:
Reporting to the Regional Forester, the Senior Forest Technician - Timber Administration is responsible for the delivery and evaluation of timber administration, timber tracking and timber management projects in the region. The Senior Forest Technician will be the lead auditor of regional timber operations and the lead regional timber scaler for audit scaling, verification and factor sampling.
The Senior Forest Technician leads a team of technicians and ensures that timber harvesting is supervised, appropriate practices are employed and timber is tracked. The position provides liaison and technical support on all aspects of the Forest Act and other associated legislation for enforcement. The Senior Forest Technician assists the Forester in the development of budget estimates for program delivery and administration of allocated financial resources.
Apply to:
Advertisement # 44615
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
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
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.
_
About Province of Manitoba
If you want to work in an organization where employee trust, integrity, respect, skill and dedication is valued, then a career with the Manitoba government may be right for you.
The Manitoba government offers rewarding careers to its employees who deliver hundreds of programs and services to the public. The government has a wide variety of departments, reflecting over 700 different types of jobs, located in communities across the province.
We are an employer that has a commitment to integrity, respect, diversity, inclusion and advancing reconciliation.
It is an exciting time to be a public servant in Manitoba. We are in a period of profound technological, environmental, and socioeconomic change that compels us to evaluate the nature of our work and the essence of our culture.
The province of Manitoba is home to almost 1.3 million people who have a well-deserved reputation for being among the friendliest in Canada.