Overview
TERM: early May – end of August 2025 (40 hours per week)
• PROGRAM ASSISTANT
DUTIES: The position requires water testing, computer work for watershed planning, project monitoring and compliance checks, shelterbelt maintenance, trail maintenance, participating in educational events and tours, newspaper article writing and assisting with water and soil projects within the district, and other duties as assigned. This position is based out of Manitou, MB, but involves travel throughout the entire district. A district vehicle will be provided and/or mileage will be reimbursed.
• TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT
DUTIES: Assisting with water and soil projects within the district; including surveying, construction, hauling supplies and materials to job sites, water testing, computer work for watershed planning, shelterbelt maintenance, trail maintenance, participating in educational events and tours. This position requires you to work in wooded areas, swampy lands, and inclement weather. You will likely encounter insects, snakes and other outdoor rodents, so you must be comfortable working independently in this setting. This position is based out of Manitou, MB, but involves travel throughout the entire district. A district vehicle will be provided.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Canada Summer Jobs and Green Team eligibility criteria (be between the ages of 16 – 29), have a valid drivers license, be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather, be self-motivated, have the ability to work independently, experience with operation of quad, various mowers, trimmers an asset and good oral communication skills. The successful candidate must provide their own transportation to and from the office each day.
Company Information
Please submit resumes with 3 references and cover letter to:
Pembina Valley Watershed District, Attn: Lexine LeBlanc
Box 659, 261 Main Street, Manitou, MB R0G 1G0
Phone: 204-242-3267 Fax: 204-242-3281
E-mail: [email protected]