Wildfire Superintendent - Northern Region

P10 Professional Officer 10

Regular/full-time

Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures

Wildfire Service, Conservation & Wildfire Services Division

Thompson MB

Advertisement Number: 45703

Salary(s): P10 $ 98,310.00 - $ per year Plus Remoteness Allowance, if applicable.

Closing Date:
November 3, 2026

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 6 months.

The Regional Wildfire Superintendent (RWS) is a senior management position responsible for directing and overseeing the delivery of complex wildfire management programs within the Northern Fire Region.

Duties:
Reporting to the Executive Director of the Wildfire Service, the Wildfire Superintendent
- Northern Region provides leadership and oversight in the development, coordination, and evaluation of wildfire policies, directives, programs and budgets. The Superintendent directs and manages staff and operations across the region, under the direction of the Executive Director and in close collaboration with other Superintendents and the Provincial Fire Centre.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Post-secondary education from a recognized college or university in a field related to natural resource management, forestry, fire science, or other natural sciences. An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered

Experience in planning, administering/delivering and managing wildfire or land-based programming

Supervisory experience, including experience with performance evaluations/management, attendance management, discipline, investigating complaints/concerns

Field experience in wildfire suppression, in supervisory role

Financial management experience including: preparing, monitoring and controlling annual operating, salary, and capital budgets

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Effective verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of staff, colleagues and stakeholders

Strong written communications skills, with the ability to complete high level authority seeking documents, Advisory notes and proposals

Experience procuring/contracting goods and services and managing projects and contractor relationships

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Must possess and maintain a Class 5 Manitoba Drivers license

Must be willing and able to travel within Manitoba and Canada, including travel to remote areas by different types of aircraft, and overnight stays in primitive accommodation

Must be willing and able to work overtime, including evenings and weekends

Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

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