Wildlife Health Lab Technician (RS1), Wildlife Health Lead Lab Technician (RS2)

RS1 Resource Technician 1; RS2 Resource Technician 2

Departmental

RS1 - 6 weeks / RS2 - 14 weeks

Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures

Wildlife, Resource Stewardship

Portage la Prairie MB

Advertisement Number: 45536

Salary(s): RS1 $1,810.40 - $2,180.80 bi-weekly ; RS2 $1,988.00 - $2,417.60 bi-weekly

Closing Date: August 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 until exhausted.

Duties

Wildlife Health Lab Technician (RS1) - 6 weeks The RS1 position functions as a wildlife health technician supporting provincial wildlife disease surveillance programs.

Primary responsibilities include the collection, identification, handling, and preparation of high-quality biological samples, as well as data entry, labelling, and shipment. The incumbent is expected to contribute and maintain high standards of laboratory cleanliness, safety, and biosecurity. The incumbent may also be assigned additional laboratory or field duties as directed by the supervisor.

Wildlife Health Lead Lab Technician (RS2) - 14 weeks The RS2 position carries broader responsibility for coordinating field and laboratory operations in support of wildlife disease management. In addition to the duties of an RS1, the incumbent is expected to independently manage projects, oversee data collection and analysis, and provide technical expertise in both laboratory and field work. This role also includes supervising, coaching, and training staff.

The incumbent provides leadership in implementing health and safety standards, maintaining the laboratory cleanliness, maintaining data integrity, ensuring sufficient daily sample volumes for processing, and supporting regional wildlife managers in achieving program objectives. The incumbent may also be assigned additional laboratory or field duties as directed by the supervisor.

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 in Natural Resources, Wildlife, biology, zoology, ecology, veterinary and animal sciences,



or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience in wildlife identification and carcass handling.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Strong written communication skills, including report preparation
- Solid verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Experience supervising and/or coaching and training employees (RS2 only)

Desired:
- Experience in hunting and field dressing wildlife, including big game.
- Experience in research and analysis, including data collection and recording.
- Knowledge of biological sample collection, preparation, handling, and biological laboratory techniques and methods.

Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Possess and maintain a valid Full Stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License
- Willing and able to fly in both small fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft for approximately 6 hours per day.
- Physically able and willing to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position, including working in remote locations with difficult terrain, removing big game heads with hand meat saws or electric reciprocating saws, gross dissection, bagging and loading of these heads into fridges, freezers and truck beds, driving all-terrain vehicles, etc.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 45536

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9

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Email: [email protected]

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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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📌 Wildlife Health Lab Technician, Wildlife Health Lead Lab Technician (Portage la Prairie)
🏢 Province of Manitoba
📍 Portage la Prairie