Visitor Experience & Interpretive Specialist

CL4 Clerk 4

Regular/full-time

Department of Environment, Climate and Parks

Manitoba Parks, Parks and Trails

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 39414

Salary(s):   CL4 $48,399.00 - $55,132.00 per year

Closing Date:   June 26, 2022

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).

This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

Work schedule will vary with some weekends and travel required to deliver outreach programming and provide as-required support to Park Interpreters.

This dynamic position plays a key role in supporting the Manitoba Parks interpretation programming, delivering services that enhance park visitors' experiences and inspires stewardship of the provincial park system.  

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License
• Must be willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Must be willing and able to travel with occasional overnight accomodations.
• 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 of up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Completed post-secondary education in a related field such as 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.
• Strong verbal communication skills with experience conducting public presentations.
• Effective written skills with experience developing interpretive media such as signs, exhibits, publications or digital content.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with visitors of all ages.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of the natural, cultural and historical resources in Manitoba’s provincial parks.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations for visitors to Manitoba’s provincial parks.

Desired:

• Experience curating social media content.
• Experience managing volunteer programs.
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in both official languages (English and French).

Duties:
Duties include community outreach and marketing initiatives, participates in the development of interpretive media including signs, publications and digital content.  The incumbent is also responsible for administering volunteer programs, managing collections and exhibits at park visitor centres and providing resource support for Park Interpreters.

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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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