Senior Flood Protection Planning Officer

Introduction

Engineering and Technical Services (ETS) Division provides oversight for the construction, inspection, preservation, maintenance and operation of provincial highway and winter road networks, northern airports and ferries, bridges, and water-related assets. Also undertakes hydrologic forecasting, flood mitigation initiatives, environmental and Indigenous consultation services, and advances the safety and efficiency of Manitoba's motor carrier industry. The Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management Branch within ETS is responsible for providing overall direction and coordination required for the optimum development, allocation and conservation of Manitoba's water resources.

The Branch operates the provincial water management system, is responsible for administration of The Water Resources Administration Act, provides provincial flood forecasting services, develops operational and strategic policies related to water management and leads the provincial response to flood events. Duties:
Reporting to the Executive Director of Hydrologic Forecasting & Water Management, the Senior Flood Protection Planning Officer manages and directs the Flood Protection and Water Management Planning group. Working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the position acts as the lead to promote orderly planning and development in compliance with provincial and municipal regulations on land use in order to reduce damages due to flooding, erosion and/or bank instability.

This position is ultimately responsible to review assessments and final recommendations regarding the suitability of land, with respect to flood mitigation, water-related infrastructure and hazards.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Bachelor's degree with specialization in geography, land use planning or water resource management OR a combination of related education and experience.

Experience working with ArcGIS software geospatial databases applications and tools.

Experience in hydraulics, hydrology and water resource science and management.

Knowledge and understanding of flood plain management and land use planning.

Knowledge and understanding of survey data, bathymetric and land survey techniques, and soils and riverbank instability risk analysis.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience delivering technical presentations to a variety of audiences.

Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and sound judgment with the ability to work independently.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Desired:

Supervisory experience.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Must have a valid class 5 driver’s licence.

Must be able to travel throughout the province by ground and air transportation for extended periods.

Must be able to work extended hours.