Regional Park Specialist

Essential:
• Graduation from a natural resources management, natural sciences, recreation or park management program or a closely related program with directly related work experience in a park management/operations, outdoor planning, land use or park planning. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may also be considered.
• Experience in the development and implementation of park recreation programs and strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills with experience working with special interest groups and Indigenous communities.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to give technical and public presentations.
• Capital works project management experience including coordination of annual and multi year capital works programs.
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in the management of natural and cultural resources.

Desired:
• Knowledge of acts and regulations, and emerging trends that apply to activities within Manitoba provincial parks.
• Experience in the development, delivery, and evaluation of interpretive and heritage resource programs.