Head, Park System Planning and Ecology

KP3 Park Planner

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship

Parks and Protected Spaces, Parks and Regional Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 30824

Salary(s):   KP3 $65,527.00 - $75,804.00 per year

Closing Date:   October 5, 2015

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 .

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Must be willing and able to travel with occasional overnight accommodation and to remote locations.
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, as required.

Essential:

• Graduation from a natural resources management, environmental science, or biology program, with directly-related work experience in a land use or park planning position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of park planning including the principles and processes involved in biodiversity conservation, land use, and outdoor recreation planning.
• Experience in planning and coordinating the selection and securing of lands for legal designation.
• Experience developing and conducting consultation processes with First Nations.
• Knowledge of protected areas science including the approach used in Manitoba regarding establishment of protected areas and how they relate to international requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of stakeholder groups as well as in a team environment.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to conduct technical and public presentations.
• Strong written communication skills including writing reports and correspondence.
• Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience using Microsoft office programs or similar computer software, as well as experience using GIS applications (Arc View, Arc GIS).
• Supervisory experience.

Desired:

• Experience designing biological research/surveys and implementing the collection of ecological and physical attribute information.
• Experience interpreting acts and regulations.
• Knowledge of Manitoba’s Provincial Park System, Ecological Reserves program, and the Protected Areas Initiative.

Duties:

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

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

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