Development Review Specialist - Open Until Filled

at  Manitoba Government

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SPECIALIST - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

RP2 Resource Planner 2
Regular/full-time
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management, Engineering and Technical Service
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 42400
Salary(s): RP2 $66,120.00 - $85,298.00 per year
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
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.
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form along with your resume. See below for further instructions.
Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be willing and able to travel throughout the Province of Manitoba by ground and air transportation as required.
• Physically able to conduct field investigations and perform the duties and responsibilities of this position as assigned.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• A Bachelor’s degree with specialization in geography, land use planning, or resource management, a College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a comparable combination of education and related work experience may be considered.
• Experience in ESRI ArcGIS software, geospatial databases, applications and tools.
• Experience in land use planning.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical and non-technical correspondence and reports.
• Experience working with survey and elevation data.
• Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with department staff, external agencies, other professionals and the general public.
• Effective organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize workloads to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts and stakeholders.
• Experience working independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, hydrology, flood plain management, flooding/erosion risk assessment.
• Ability to supervise and lead staff.

Desired:

• Knowledge of Provincial Land Use and Water Policies as they relate to development in flood risk areas or hazard lands, and the Water Resources Administration Act.
• Familiar with by-laws and development plans.

Duties:
This position reviews, assesses and recommends on the suitability of land use and developments with respect to hazards such as flooding, erosion and bank instability. Under the direction of the Senior Flood Protection Planning Officer, the position reviews private land subdivisions, crown land proposals, development plans and zoning by-laws and provides design flood information on water bodies to the public, consultants and other government agencies.

Please refer the Job description for details