Environmental Remediation Specialist

EO3 Environment Officer 3

Regular/full-time; Term/full-time

Two (2) Regular

One (1) Term Position – Until 2029

Environment and Climate Change

Environmental Programs and Remediation, Environmental Stewardship Division

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45229

Salary(s): EO3 $70,394.00 - $98,008.00 per year

Closing Date: May 17, 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.

The Manitoba Government is seeking multiple highly motivated Environmental Remediation Specialists to join the Department of Environment and Climate Change. This recruitment includes two permanent positions and one term positions (with appointments ending in March 2029).

The Environmental Programs and Remediation Branch oversees, the Environmental Liabilities Sites program, and the Quarry Rehabilitation program. These programs address the environmental and public safety concerns of identified sites within the various program. Remediation, rehabilitation, site management, and monitoring work is advanced and, when required, implemented to reduce environmental and health risks, support public safety, protect previous investments in infrastructure, and reduce the provinces environmental liability.

Duties

Reporting to the program manager in each unit, the Environmental Remediation Specialist will be responsible for the remediation of quarries and contaminated sites across Manitoba. This includes project management, contract management, and coordination of remediation projects within the branch.

Why Work For Manitoba Government?

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Financial Security

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan

Benefit 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

Commitment to Health and Wellness

• 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

Professional Growth & Development

We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values

The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future

By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline with relevant work experience in an environmental field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
• Experience in site remediation including a variety of remedial options and treatment technologies, remediation project management, environmental monitoring and site management.
• Excellent written communication skills including the ability to write technical reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to research, and make recommendations to improve programs and policies, and to maintain operational guidelines.
• Experience in the evaluation and analysis of scientific data, reports, and technical documents.
• Effective verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical and non-technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision with strong organizational and time management skills.

Desired:

• Working knowledge of environmental legislation such as the Environment Act, Contaminated Sites Remediation Act, Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act, or the Mines and Mineral Act.
• Experience in contract management, managing government-funded programs, and/or provincial grants.
• Project management experience.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in French

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be physically capable of performing the required duties of the position such as:
• Some exposure to potentially hazardous conditions when visiting work sites. Continuous standing, continuous walking and lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs.
• Working outdoors in both winter and summer in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
• Occasional overnight stays may be required when travelling to distant work sites or attending conferences or out of office meetings.
• Some positions may require a satisfactory criminal record check.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 45229

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9

Phone: 204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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