Petroleum Inspector

MI4 Mines Inspector 4

Term/full-time

Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation

Mining, Oil and Gas, Minerals, Petroleum & Geoscience

Virden MB

Advertisement Number: 44642

Salary(s): MI4 $72,797.00 - $95,492.00 per year

Closing Date: October 24, 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.

This competition will be used to fill a term position of Petroleum Inspector for the Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation. Mining, Oil and Gas is a team of engineers, geologist(s), auditor(s), technicians, inspectors and administrative staff that ensure compliance with the Oil and Gas Act and associated regulations.
To be considered for this position, candidates are REQUIRED to submit the Application Screening Form, along with their resume and cover letter.

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must possess and maintain a full stage Class 5 Manitoba driver’s license

• Must be physically capable of performing all of the required position duties including: sitting and standing for prolonged periods; prolonged walking outdoors and prolonged exposure to the elements; working in an active construction environment, which may require walking over uneven surfaces; physically capable of loading and unloading field equipment such as off-road vehicles and boats

• Must be willing to travel by air, water, off road vehicles and foot to remote locations in harsh conditions

• Must be willing to work on-call and outside regular working hours as required

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary education in agriculture, natural resource management or other science disciplines (i.e. Engineering). An equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience may be considered.

• Experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, including the monitoring of exploration and development activities, application of engineering, environmental and safety standards and practices as it relates specifically to the exploration, development, operation and production of oil and gas resources.

• Experience in human resource management including supervising, training and mentoring staff..

• Experience in managing standard project budgets and expenditures.

• Excellent written communication skills.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage potentially high conflict situations effectively.

• Computer proficiency with word processing software, email programs, spreadsheet applications and databases.

• Experience using the Dominion Land Survey system and or GPS coordinates.

Duties:

The Petroleum Inspector is responsible for the delivery of regulatory compliance and enforcement programs relating to the upstream oil and gas industry. Conducts field inspections and approves technical programs and applications submitted by industry with respect to drilling, construction, production, operation, abandonment, decommissioning and reclamation of wells and facilities.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44642

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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