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Regional Park Specialist
Overview
Manitoba Conservation & Climate is seeking a qualified individual to join the team of the integrated resource management professionals in the Brandon & The Pas Offices as a Regional Park Specialist. This position is an integral part of the management and operations of all the provincial parks located in Manitoba Conservation & Climate's Western and Northern Regions. The Manitoba Government offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health care, a health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan.
Duties:
The Regional Park Specialist position is responsible for guiding long term development and resource management of provincial parks and ecological reserves in their respective region through leading or participating in major planning projects, policy development, program evaluation, regulation review, stakeholder and Indigenous People liaison and project management related to park operations and new initiatives. This position is generally responsible for programs that span one or more park districts or the region and may be assigned specific projects related to new or unique initiatives in park development and resource management. This position acts as the liaison between Parks Branch and the region in the development and implementation of park programs, policies and strategies.
Qualifications
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.
•Project management experience including preparation of multi-year project plans.
•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 that apply to activities within Manitoba provincial parks.
•Experience in the development, delivery, and evaluation of interpretive and heritage resource programs.
Contact
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Service Centre 2
Human Resource Services
360-1395 Ellice Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3G 3P2
Phone: 204-945-7182
Fax: 204-948-2841
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
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