Park Interpreter (Summer)

Manitoba Parks is looking for energetic, creative individuals to fill seasonal Park Interpreter positions for the summer season in Grand Beach, Hecla/Grindstone and Whiteshell provincial parks.  

Duties: The incumbent is responsible to provide guided experiences to inspire stewardship of our park system’s natural features, culture, and history.  Under the direction of the senior interpreter, the Park Interpreter KA2 is responsible for planning and delivering programs including guided trail walks and illustrated talks, roving trailheads and recreation areas, school group tours and operating visitor centres.

KA2 Park Attendant 2

Seasonal Departmental

18 weeks annually

Department of Environment and Climate Change

Parks & Trails Division

Salary: KA2 $1,456.00 - $1,672.00 biweekly

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience working with the public in a park, museum, retail or other customer service role.
• Strong verbal communication skills including experience speaking to groups.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.

Desired Qualifications:

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

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Possess and maintain a current and valid Manitoba Class 5 Intermediate (5I) or Full Stage (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 various 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.