Senior Climate Engineer
THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO EMPLOYEES OF THE MANITOBA PUBLIC SERVICE.
Senior Climate Engineer
EG4 Engineer 4
Regular/full-time
Environment and Climate Change
Climate Action and Energy Innovation, Climate Action Low Carbon Government
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 44753
Salary(s): EG4 $95,303.00 - $124,732.00 per year
Closing Date: December 8, 2025
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 and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
Duties:
This senior engineering position leads the development of climate management policies to support climate action while enhancing resilience across Manitoba’s infrastructure, economy, and Indigenous/northern communities. This will require leading on the analysis and development of new engineering related approaches and techniques and their implementation through legislation, policy and technical standards to support a provincial-wide shift to a low carbon and climate resilient future. This role develops and provides technical and standards program oversight that have government-wide and provincial wide experience. They advance and support the province’s low-carbon transition by providing technical advice on codes, materials, technologies and operational practices aligned with best practices. The successful candidate will drive climate action through innovative policy development, sustainable technology evaluation, and cross-sector collaboration. The role also supports solutions that strengthen climate preparedness across government, business, and civil society in response to current and emerging climate hazards.
Qualifications:
Advertisement # 44753
Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4
Phone: 204-945-6892
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: PSCExecutivejobs@gov.mb.ca
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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Senior Climate Engineer
EG4 Engineer 4
Regular/full-time
Environment and Climate Change
Climate Action and Energy Innovation, Climate Action Low Carbon Government
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 44753
Salary(s): EG4 $95,303.00 - $124,732.00 per year
Closing Date: December 8, 2025
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 and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
Duties:
This senior engineering position leads the development of climate management policies to support climate action while enhancing resilience across Manitoba’s infrastructure, economy, and Indigenous/northern communities. This will require leading on the analysis and development of new engineering related approaches and techniques and their implementation through legislation, policy and technical standards to support a provincial-wide shift to a low carbon and climate resilient future. This role develops and provides technical and standards program oversight that have government-wide and provincial wide experience. They advance and support the province’s low-carbon transition by providing technical advice on codes, materials, technologies and operational practices aligned with best practices. The successful candidate will drive climate action through innovative policy development, sustainable technology evaluation, and cross-sector collaboration. The role also supports solutions that strengthen climate preparedness across government, business, and civil society in response to current and emerging climate hazards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field
- Extensive experience in climate action, energy systems, and infrastructure resilience, including vulnerability assessments, risk prioritization, and adaptation planning (e.g., PIEVC, ISO 31000, Climate Lens)
- Demonstrated ability to lead the development of climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, operational procedures, and policies, including alignment with GHG targets and climate projections
- Extensive knowledge of infrastructure systems and codes, building standards, sustainable design, energy efficiency retrofits, and green building certifications.
- Proven leadership in regulatory and policy development, and a strong understanding of GHG accounting and emissions estimation across sectors using methodologies consistent with ISO, CSA, and ECCC
- Experience delivering staff training and mentoring on climate resilience, adaptation, and engineering responses to climate risks
- Strong analytical, project management, and strategic planning skills, with the ability to interpret technical documents, legislation, and regulatory impacts on infrastructure and programs
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including political acumen and technical writing in order to convey complex engineering and climate concepts to non-technical audiences
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM), and hold IRP certification (from Engineers Canada, Climate Risk Institute, or equivalent)
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Must be able and willing to travel throughout the province as required
- Must be able to work overtime and outside of regular working hours as required
Advertisement # 44753
Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4
Phone: 204-945-6892
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: PSCExecutivejobs@gov.mb.ca
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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