Job Description

Visitor Experience & Interpretive Specialist

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CL4 Clerk 4


Regular/full-time


Environment and Climate Change


Parks, Park and Trails


Winnipeg MB


Advertisement Number: 44400


Salary(s): CL4 $55,472.00 - $64,777.00 per year


Closing Date: August 21, 2025


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 Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.


Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.


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


All applications received within ten (10) calendar days of the posting date will be accepted and considered for further evaluation. If the position remains unfilled, applications may continue to be accepted and considered until the closing date. To ensure your application is considered, please apply within the initial ten (10) day posting period.


Manitoba Parks is seeking a highly engaged and creative individual to fill the role of Visitor Experience and Interpretive Specialist.



This Manitoba Parks Interpretation Unit delivers educational activities, guided programs and interpretive products 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 Visitor Experience and Interpretive Specialist provides a key resource role for supporting Park Interpreters and developing interpretive products for provincial parks.

This is a full-time office position located in Winnipeg; however other work locations may be considered in the province. For a list of park office locations visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/park-facilities-and-services/offices/index.html.



To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:


Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Class 5 Manitoba Driver's Licence Must be willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekends Must be willing and able to travel with occasional overnight accommodations Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position including working in various of outdoor conditions, hiking trails and moving and lifting items

Qualifications:

Essential:

Post-secondary education in a related field such as Indigenous studies, recreation/tourism, Biological or Natural Sciences, History/Geography, Education or Natural Resource Management or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered Experience developing and delivering interpretive programs at a natural, cultural or historical site, such as a park or museum Proven experience in organizing tasks and managing time effectively with strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with visitors of all ages Effective written communication skills with experience developing interpretive media such as signs, exhibits, publications or digital content Strong verbal communication skills with experience conducting public presentations Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Knowledge of the natural, cultural, and historical resources in Manitoba's provincial parks. Knowledge of rules and regulations for visitors in Manitoba's provincial parks

Desired:

Experience managing volunteer programs Experience curating social media content Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English and French

Duties:


Duties include community outreach and marketing initiatives, participates in the development of interpretive media such as signs, publications and digital content for the Manitoba Parks website and social media channels. The incumbent will also be responsible for administering volunteer programs, managing collections and exhibits at park visitor centres, and providing resource support to Park Interpreters.



Work schedule is typically Monday to Friday, with some weekends and travel required to deliver outreach programs and provide as-required support to Park Interpreters.


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Apply to:

Advertisement # 44400
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under "Apply to" to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit references or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

Click here to access the application form.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.


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