Park Interpreter (Spring/Summer/Fall)

Manitoba Parks is looking for energetic, creative individuals to fill seasonal Park Interpreter positions for the spring, summer and fall in Birds Hill, Spruce Woods and Whiteshell (Nutimik Lake).  

KA3 Park Attendant 3

Seasonal Departmental

Approximately 30 weeks annually (May-Nov)

Department of Environment and Climate Change

Parks & Trails Division

Salary: KA3 $1,584.00 - $1836.00 biweekly

Duties: The incumbent will provide guided experiences to inspire stewardship of our park system’s natural features, culture, and history.  Programming includes trail hikes, roving trailheads and campgrounds, campfire talks and amphitheatre presentations, school groups and visitor centre operation.  The incumbent is responsible for planning and delivering programs and supervises junior staff and volunteers.  

Essential Qualifications:

• Completion of minimum one-year of post-secondary education in a related field, such as biological/natural sciences, natural resource management, education, Indigenous studies, history, recreation/tourism.  An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Strong verbal communication skills including experience speaking to groups.
• Experience working with the public in a park, museum, retail or other customer service role.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision with good time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with the public.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience developing and delivering interpretive programs at a natural, cultural, or historical site, such as a park or museum.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations for visitors in Manitoba's provincial parks.
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in French is an asset.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of natural, cultural and historical features in Manitoba's provincial parks.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Possess and maintain a current and valid Full Stage Manitoba Class 5F Driver's licence.
• Must be willing and physically able to perform the duties of the position including working in various types of outdoor conditions, walking on uneven terrain on hiking trails, and lifting and moving items.
• Must be willing and able to work weekends, evenings, statutory holidays and shift work.

Successful candidates will be required to attend provincial training annually.  Work schedule is a five-day workweek that includes Saturdays and Sundays for public programming and visitor centre operation, with regular days off mid-week. Some evening shifts are required.

Please indicate your location preference on your application.

Bunkhouse accommodations may be available in some locations.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 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.