Senior Engineer

EG4 Engineer 4

Term/full-time

Term/full-time until March 2029; Term/full-time until March 2030

Environment and Climate Change

Environmental Stewardship, Environmental Programs and Remediation Branch

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45329

Salary(s): EG4 $98,159.00 - $128,477.00 per year

Closing Date: October 12, 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 6 months.

The Department of Environment and Climate Change (Environmental Programd and Remediation Branch) is hiring two (2) term/full-time Senior Engineers.

Make a Real Impact - Join Manitoba’s Environmental Stewardship Division

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and shaping the future of Manitoba? In the Environmental Stewardship Division, you’ll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced, and multi-disciplinary team where your work directly impacts Manitoba’s air, land, water, and communities.

Duties:

The Senior Engineer will provide specialized engineering services encompassing Manitoba’s environmental liabilities relating to Orphaned and Abandoned Mines and Contaminated Sites. The position includes developing strategies and seeking approvals from relevant authorities to address these environmental liabilities, and procurement of specialised engineering consulting and construction remediation services to investigate, assess, design, plan, and implement works and programs intended to minimise long term financial and environmental liabilities for the province

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:

• Post-secondary education, Master’s degree preferred, in Engineering (e.g. Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Geotechnical, Mining or Biosystems Engineering).
• Experience in project management.
• Experience with environmental remediation, rehabilitation, the management of former mine sites, mining waste water, contaminated sites, petroleum sites or other similar industrial areas.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, technical proposals, and contract documents.
• Experience interpreting and writing various technical documents to support project planning and execution and communication to a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to undertake independent research, develop proposals to introduce new innovations, to work with appropriate software tools and technologies to successfully complete assignments/projects.
• Ability to foster effective relationships with Indigenous communities and engage in meaningful Crown consultation while applying the principles of reconciliation.
  
  

Desired:

• Knowledge of applicable Acts and Regulations.
• Ability to prepare information for others regarding media inquiries and litigation related matters.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in French
  
  

To Apply for the Position:

The selection board will rely on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. In addition to the application form, please also submit a copy of your resume.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM)
• Must be able to occasionally work outdoors in rough terrain, around water, ice, and traffic in all weather and climatic conditions
• Must be able to travel by ground and air transportation throughout the province including overnight stays including travel on remote roads
• Must have a valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License
  
  

Apply to:

Advertisement # 45329

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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