Head, Park System Planning and Ecology

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba seeks a Head, Park System Planning and Ecology to lead planning and policy for the provincial park system. The role guides initiatives for new provincial parks, park reserves, and updates to classifications, land use categories, and park purpose statements.

The position ensures provincial parks support outdoor recreation while conserving natural resources and protecting ecological and cultural significance, requiring strong leadership and collaboration with Indigenous

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in natural resources, environmental science or related field.
• Experience leading complex planning, policy, or project initiatives.
• Experience engaging with the public, stakeholders and Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership in park planning and policy development for Manitoba's provincial park system.
• Lead initiatives for new provincial parks and park reserves; update park classifications and land-use policies.
• Ensure provincial parks support outdoor recreation while conserving resources and protecting ecological and cultural significance.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Engagement with communities

Policy development

GIS knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Natural Resources Management / Environmental Science / Landscape Planning / Conservation Biology, or related field

Tools

GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

Job description

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO EMPLOYEES OF THE MANITOBA PUBLIC SERVICE.

Head, Park System Planning and Ecology

KP3 Park Planner 3

Regular/full-time

Environment and Climate Change

Parks, Parks and Trails

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45603

Salary(s): KP3 $79,889.00 - $99,331.00 per year

Closing Date: October 19, 2026

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 women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Duties:

The Head, Park System Planning and Ecology provides senior leadership in park planning and policy development for Manitoba’s provincial park system. The role leads initiatives related to the establishment of new provincial parks, and park reserves, and updates to park classifications, land use categories, and park purpose statements. The position helps ensure provincial parks support outdoor recreation while conserving natural resources and protecting areas of geological, cultural, ecological, and scientific significance.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post Secondary education in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Landscape Planning, Conservation Biology, Ecosystem Management, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience leading and completing complex planning, policy, or project initiatives.
• Experience developing and conducting engagement and consultation processes with the public, stakeholders, Indigenous communities, and other partners.
• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with Indigenous communities and local stakeholders.
• Experience preparing and reviewing a variety of planning and policy documents, including protected areas proposals, feasibility studies, management plans, reports, recommendations, policies, and legislation.
• Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including the application of GIS concepts and tools to support planning and decision-making.
• Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations on planning, conservation, and resource management issues.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical and planning information to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare complex reports.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a complex planning environment.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence without restrictions.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. 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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