Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspector Team Lead

Location: Ashern

Introduction

The Aquatic Invasive Species Program is seeking passionate and energetic individuals to fill Watercraft Inspector Team Lead positions across Manitoba. Positions are based in Winnipeg, Selkirk, Ashern, The Pas, Dauphin, Minnedosa, and Roving. Roving positions are headquartered out of Winnipeg and crew members will travel, rotating through various locations throughout Manitoba for one week at a time. Duties:
The Watercraft Inspector Team Lead conducts the same duites as a Watercraft Inspector and plays an integral role in enforcing Manitoba's Aquatic Invasive Species Regulation, particularly inspecting and decontaminating watercraft and water-related equipment; communicating with and educating the public about the Province's Aquatic Invasive Species Program; and promoting and educating the public about the stewardship practices they must employ to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in Manitoba.

In addition to these duties, the Team Lead is responsible for supervising a small team of Watercraft Inspectors - including providing oversight and guidance to Watercraft Inspectors; troubleshooting issues that aries such as equipment malfuction; ensuring scheduled operating hours are upheld including calling in alternate staff to cover; conducting site logistics relating to the operation of the inspection station; and performing quality control of inspection, decontamination and data collected by the watercraft inspectors.

Successful candidates will be expected to work evenings and weekends including statutory holidays and outdoors in various weather conditions. Roving positions will be expected to travel throughout Manitoba for extended periods of time and coordinate site plans, and communicate with landowners and provincial staff.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Education, experience and/or training related to environmental issues.

Experience working with the public, stakeholders and/or interest groups.

Experience supervising staff or demonstrating leadership in a team setting

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

Effective verbal communication skills.

Effective written communication skills.

Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to work under pressure.

Experience driving a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton truck.

Experience loading and hauling trailers.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba class 5 drivers licence or equivalent out of province licence.

Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position including working in various weather conditions, outdoors for extended periods of time, bending, kneeling and lifting up to 22 kg (50 lbs).

Must be wiling and able to work irregular shits including evenings, weekends, statutory holidays and overtime as required.