Visitor Experience

**Visitor Experience & Interpretive Specialist**:
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.

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

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.

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 mínimal 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.
- Advertisement # 44400
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601

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