Senior Engineer

Environmental Stewardship, Environmental Approvals Branch and Environmental Programs and Remediation Branch

Advertisement Number: 44966

Salary(s): EG4 $ 95,303.00 - $ per year

Closing Date: March 16, 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.

Consideration may be given to work locations outside of Winnipeg.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form along with a copy of your resume. See below for further instructions.

*** TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION SCREENING FORM ***

The Department of Environment and Climate Change is hiring three Senior Engineers. The Environmental Approvals Branch is hiring one (1) regular/full-time Senior Engineer. The Environmental Programdn and Remediation Branch is hiring two (2) term/full-time Senior Engineers.

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.

We offer:

• A 36.25-hour work week with occasional overtime
• Support for work-life balance, including sick and family leave
• Merit-based and internal growth opportunities

Generous vacation leave

These positions may be eligible for flexible work options.

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference across Manitoba, bring your skills, passion, and ideas to our team – and let’s grow together.

Environmental Approvals Branch: The Senior Engineer provides specialized engineering services with respect to the assessment of applications for licences for water power projects in accordance with The Water Power Act and Regulation. The assessment encompasses advice and technical guidance, planning input and analysis, inspections, and review of engineering plans and reports. This position is also responsible for the preparation of licences, permits, authorizations, documents and correspondence to ensure the sustainable use and allocation of Manitoba’s water power resources for the generation of hydro-electricity in accordance with the Act and Regulations and Manitoba’s water policies.

Environmental Programs and Remediation Branch: 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.

• Post‑secondary education, Master’s degree preferred, in Engineering (e.g. Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Geotechnical, Mining or Biosystems Engineering).
• Environmental Approval Senior Engineer – Experience with water resource systems, dam construction and open channel hydraulics.
• Environmental Programs and Remediation Senior Engineer – 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.
• E…