Forester - Silviculture Specialist

F02 Forester 2

Regular/full-time

Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures

Forestry & Peatlands, Natural Resource Stewardship

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45115

Salary: F02 $ 76,696.00 - $99,026.00 per year

Closing Date:
June 28, 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 from this competition and used to fill similar regular, term and acting status 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.

Candidates are required to submit a résumé and cover letter (Word or fillable PDF format only).

The purpose of this position is to plan and implement provincial silvicultural and tree improvement programs as identified in Forestry and Peatlands Branch strategies. The incumbent plans, schedules, supervises, administers and reports on all aspects of the programs, including the Provincial – Industrial co-operatives. The incumbent works closely with external service providers to ensure that seedling crops are sown, grown and delivered to end user locations in a fiscally and time responsive manner.

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or Forest Management, a post-graduate degree in Forestry, Forest Management, or Tree Improvement, or a diploma in Forestry, Forest Management, equivalent related experience may be considered.
• Experience planning, performing, supervising and inspecting silvicultural activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholder groups and in a team environment.
• Able to work independently with strong organizational skills to prioritize workloads and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcGIS and/or ArcGIS Pro, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) with strong mapping skills.

• Experience preparing annual reports, operating plans, and forest management plans.
• Experience working with Indigenous peoples and communities.
• Experience in human resource management including supervision, performance management and training.

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Must be physically able and willing to travel to remote locations within the province for extended periods of time by air, water, off-road vehicles and on foot.
• Must be physically capable of performing all of the required position duties including: sitting and standing for prolonged periods; prolonged walking outdoors; prolonged exposure to the elements; working in a forest operations environment, which may require walking over uneven surfaces; loading and unloading field equipment such as off-road vehicles and boats.
• Must be able to obtain a basic Drone Pilot Licence within six (6) months of appointment.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid training within six (6) months of appointment.

• Attractive salaries.
• Defined pension plan.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Long-Term Disability Plan.
• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision.
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more.
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days.
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions.
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service.
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options.
• In-house training, educational assistance and leadership development programs.