Senior Park Interpreter, Spruce Woods Provincial Park

RX1 Resource Extension Officer 1

Regular/Full-time

Department of Environment and Climate Change

Parks & Trails Division

Salary: RX1 $56,002.00 - $68,654.00

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Closing Date: October 13, 2025

Manitoba Parks is seeking a highly engaged and motivated individual to fill the Senior Park Interpreter position for Spruce Woods Provincial Park. The Manitoba Parks Interpretation Unit delivers educational activities, events and guided programs to connect visitors to the sites, stories and landscapes in provincial parks.

Park Interpreters provide these positive visitor experiences to inspire stewardship of park resources. We believe that through learning and discovering comes understanding, appreciation and protection of our parks, so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.

The Senior Park Interpreter plays a leadership role in developing and delivering quality interpretive experiences for park visitors.

Duties: The Senior Park Interpreter will develop and deliver programs year-round based on park themes, including guided walks, illustrated talks, roving trailheads and campgrounds, school group programs, oversees the operation of the Spruce Woods Visitor Centre.  

This leadership position trains and supervises a team of seasonal interpreters and volunteers in the park and provides coaching and mentorship to park interpreters in other provincial parks.

The incumbent will contribute to park operations and resource management and work to build relationships with local Indigenous groups and community organizations to develop programming partnerships.

Essential Qualifications:

• Completion of post-secondary education in a related field such as biological/natural sciences, natural resources management, education, Indigenous studies, history, recreation/tourism. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Experience developing and delivering interpretive programs at a natural, cultural, or historical site, such as a park or museum.
• Excellent verbal communication skills including experience delivering presentations to a wide range of audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write various documents and reports at a professional level.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships in a team setting, and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to adapt to changing workloads and demands, while working independently under minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of the natural, cultural and historical resources in Manitoba’s provincial parks.
• Knowledge and a thorough understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures and perspectives.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience developing interpretive media such as signs, exhibits, publications and digital content.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations for visitors in Manitoba provincial parks.
• Supervisory experience, including highly developed coaching and leadership skills.
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in both official languages (English and French).

 Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must possess and maintain a valid intermediate or full stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License.
• Must be willing and able to travel with occasional overnight stays.
• Must be willing and able to work weekends, evenings, statutory holidays, and shift work.
• Must be willing and physically able to perform the duties of the position including working in various types of outdoor conditions, hiking trails, and lifting and moving items.

Work schedule is a five-day workweek that includes Saturdays and Sundays for public programming, with regular days off mid-week. Some evening shifts are required for programming, especially during the summer season.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

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.