Swan Lake Watershed District

Swan Lake Watershed District Posted: March 14, 2022
Expires: April 22, 2022
Location
559-4th Ave North, Swan River, Canada

Description

Swan Lake Watershed District - Technician - Full Time One Year Term

Organization Description:

The Swan Lake Watershed District (SLWD) is a municipally-based, non-profit organization made up of local people in partnership with the provincial government, private industry, and non-government organizations. The SLWD is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of municipally-appointed members, with significant input by sub-district members representing grassroots level people. The SLWD’s co-operative mandate is to promote the sustainable use and management of land, water, air and related resources within the Watershed District. This positon is full-time through the SLWD.

 General Position Summary:

Under limited supervision of the District Manager, the applicant is responsible to perform a variety of technical duties associated with the implementation of the Watershed District programs, including, but not limited to, GROW projects, surveying, data processing, landowner and school interactions, project supervision, and project monitoring. The Technician may also assist in the supervision of summer student staff.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in Natural Resources Management, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences or related education;
  • Experience in conservation programs and/or agricultural programs, with field experience;
  • Ability to work Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM, with flexibility in hours;
  • Hold a valid Class 5F Manitoba driver’s license;
  • Strong problem solving skills and decision making abilities;
  • Ability to read legal land description maps;
  • Ability to operate and maintain a variety of small equipment, and safely tow trailers;
  • Demonstrate excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and computer skills;
  • Ability to work as a team and be a self-starter;
  • Working knowledge or ability to learn programs such as Global Mapper, Arc GIS, and Drone Deploy;
  • Working knowledge of RTK Surveying and water sampling techniques;
  • Knowledge of workplace hazards and safety precautions associated with the job; and
  • Promote District programming and conducts school programs.

For a full job description please send an email to manager@slwd.ca. The intended start date of this position is April 25, 2022.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, 2 references and salary expectations by 4:30 PM on April 8, 2022 to:

Edward Shao, Manager

559-4th Ave North; Box 1858

Swan River, MB R0L 1Z0

Phone: 204-734-9550

Email: manager@slwd.ca

The Swan Lake Watershed District would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.