Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures – Wildfire Service, Conservation and Wildfire.

Advertisement Number: 45360. 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 drive 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.

Position Summary

Assistant Area Fire Manager based out of Bissett and Gypsumville. The role is under the direction of the Area Fire Manager, supervising departmental staff; leading during critical events and day‑to‑day wildfire preparedness and suppression operations; coordinating and implementing technical programs including wildfire training and FireSmart programming; acting in an Incident Management Team during large complex wildfire incidents; managing complex wildfire bases; supervising suppression and pre‑suppression activities; and traveling throughout the region and province.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a diverse number of departmental staff.
• Effectively lead staff during critical events and day‑to‑day wildfire preparedness and suppression operations.
• Coordinate and implement technically diverse and complex programming including wildfire training and FireSmart programming.
• Operate as part of an Incident Management Team during large complex wildfire incidents.
• Adapt to unforeseen changes and interruptions while maintaining organization.
• Assist in managing complex wildfire bases and implementing wildfire suppression and pre‑suppression activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate from an approved Resource Technology Program with related experience in wildfire management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in wildfire suppression, coordination, preparedness and detection efforts.
• Experience in supervision and performance management of staff.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and organize changing workloads and demands.

Desired

• Experience managing budgets.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence.
• Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends and overtime as required.
• Must be willing and able to travel throughout the Province of Manitoba as required.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties assigned to the position including lifting equipment weighing up to 65 lbs.
• Must be capable of flying in a wide variety of small aircraft during adverse weather conditions.

Benefits

• 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.

Salary: RS4 $2,272.00 - $2,789.60 bi-weekly

Closing Date: June 15, 2026

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