Fish Culture Program Supervisor
Fish Culture Program Supervisor
Regular/Full-Time
Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development
Wildlife, Fisheries and Resource Enforcement, Ecosystem Management
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Advertisement Number: 38418
Salary Range: $70,769.00 – $89,405.00 per year
Closing Date: January 25, 2022
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.
Conditions of Employment:
· Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
· Must be physically able to undertake the duties of the position, including working in the field
· Ability to travel throughout Manitoba, including overnight stays in remote camps
· Must be able to work evenings, weekends and overtime as required
· Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions and temperatures
· Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 licence
Qualifications:
Essential:
· Degree in Fish Culture/Aquaculture, Biology, Microbiology, Fisheries, Ecology or Resource Management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
· Experience designing, operating or evaluating fish culture or aquaculture programs or projects.
· Experience supervising staff, including addressing performance management, developing work plans and staff development.
· Project management experience including, but not limited to, planning and implementing complex procurements, managing contracts and contractors.
· Ability to manage large budgets including operating, capital and salary.
· Strong problem solving, analytical and decision making skills including ability to analyze and evaluate plans, programs and projects, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
· Strong organization skills including the ability to work on several tasks concurrently and to priories workloads to meet deadlines.
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster positive working relationships and resolve conflict within internal and external relationships.
· Strong written communication skills including preparing plans, assessment reports, project proposals and technical reports, with a high degree of accuracy, clarity and conciseness.
· Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information in a clear manner including the ability to communicate with resource users, stakeholders and the public.
· Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others.
· Ability to operate and maintain a variety of equipment typically used in fisheries and aquaculture programs such as, powerboats, ATVs, surgical equipment, or fish tracking equipment.
Desired:
· Experience with the management of a hatchery.
Duties:
Reporting to the Manager, Fisheries Science and Fish Culture, the Fish Culture Program Lead is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of Manitoba’s fish culture program. This position is also responsible for fulfilling some of Manitoba’s stated arrangements with Canada regarding fish stocking under its delegated authority to manage Manitoba’s fisheries. The position manages full time, 52 week and seasonal departmental staff located in the Whiteshell Hatchery (West Hawk Lake) and Swan Creek Hatchery (Lundar) and periodically at Clearwater (The Pas) and Winnipeg locations.
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Advertisement No. 38418
Service Centre 4
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.
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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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