Conservation Officer

Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures

Conservation Officer Service, Conservation and Wildfire

Various rural locations MB, Various urban locations MB

Advertisement Number: 45580

Salary(s): RO3 $ 71,583.00 - $87,131.00 per year Plus Remoteness Allowance and Qualification Pay, if applicable.

Closing Date: September 25, 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 12 months.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The recruitment process will involve various qualification stages. Only those who satisfy the established requirements will progress to the next phase.

• Work related references as obtained from previous supervisor(s) validating work experience, and past performance is an integral part of the recruitment process. All references must be deemed satisfactory.
• Following completion of the steps outlined, successful candidates will be placed on a province-wide eligibility list for future vacancies. Prior to appointment, candidates are required to attend and successfully complete 16 - 20 weeks of Enforcement Academy Training or in-house training.
• Successful candidates will be appointed to work locations across the province as vacancies arise. Final appointment will be conditional upon satisfactory performance and meeting qualifications and testing standards.

Introduction

As a front line law enforcement professional, you will manage resource protection and compliance programs throughout Manitoba. You will be trained and skilled in enforcement of Acts dealing with natural resources, fish and wildlife. Conservation Officers in Manitoba also maintain the public peace when carrying out their duties.

Duties:

As a uniformed Conservation Officer you will have a variety of responsibilities, which include the administration, and enforcement of legislation pertaining to fish, wildlife, forestry, provincial parks, crown land, and wildfire. This involves conducting compliance patrols to inspect, investigate, and carry out enforcement action as well as promoting compliance of natural resource legislation through public education.

In order to become a Conservation Officer (CO), incumbents must first successfully complete 16 to 20 weeks paid training prior to starting work. This training is expected to start in the Spring of 2027.

CO recruits must represent themselves and abide by the CO Code of Conduct, learn enforcement of federal and provincial regulations for protecting fish, wildlife and other natural resources, learn how to conduct patrols for resource users, forestry operations and ensure compliance with the provincial and federal statutes relating to fish, wildlife and resource legislation.

CO recruits will be supported by the Field Training Officer and will investigate complaints, detain/arrest violators and prepare necessary court documents. The CO recruit must develop communication and interpersonal skills to provide information to the general public regarding legislation and resource management. CO recruits will learn how to issue permits for various resources, compile and submit reports on resource data. CO Recruits may supervise Patrol Officers or other seasonal staff.

Qualifications:

• Candidates are required to provide proof of graduation (by May 1, 2027) with a degree and/or diploma in a resource management field, including, but not limited to, the following programs:
  Renewable or Resource Management, Environmental Management Studies, Conservation Law Enforcement, Natural Resource Compliance, Resource Management Officer Technology, Natural Resource Protection, Resource and Environmental Law, Natural Resources Management Technology, Land and Water Management, Fish and Wildlife Technician or Natural Resource/Environmental Law. Candidate's education must include resource law enforcement content (minimum of three credit hours). Alternatively, candidates with a minimum of two years of post-secondary…