Park Planner - GIS, Conservation & Indigenous Partnerships

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Park Planner position within the Manitoba Public Service focuses on providing planning expertise to guide the provincial park system. You will lead planning initiatives such as park establishment, management planning, and policy development balancing conservation, land use, recreation and visitor experience across the province.

Strong knowledge of GIS (ArcGIS) and land use planning, plus experience with stakeholder engagement and Indigenous partnerships, are essential to deliver innovative

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Landscape Planning, Conservation Biology, Ecosystem Management, or related field.
• Experience completing complex planning, policy or project initiatives.
• Experience conducting consultation and engagement with stakeholders and Indigenous partners.
• Knowledge of land use planning and natural resource management for conservation, restoration, education, and recreation.
• Knowledge of biodiversity conservation, protected areas science, and ecological principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of Treaty and Indigenous rights as they relate to provincial park establishment and management.
• Experience with GIS applications (ArcGIS 3.2 or newer) and applying GIS data to planning projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex park management issues.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience preparing reports, management plans, briefing materials, and technical documents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a complex planning environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead park planning initiatives, including new park establishment and park management planning.
• Work with Indigenous partners and community groups to develop policies and projects balancing conservation, land use, recreation, and visitor experience across provincial parks.

Skills

Complex planning

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Presentations

Communication (verbal)

Communication (written)

Project management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Natural Resources Management

Environmental Science

Landscape Planning

Conservation Biology

Ecosystem Management

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

The Park Planner position within the Manitoba Public Service focuses on providing planning expertise to guide the provincial park system. You will lead planning initiatives such as park establishment, management planning, and policy development balancing conservation, land use, recreation and visitor experience across the province.

Strong knowledge of GIS (ArcGIS) and land use planning, plus experience with stakeholder engagement and Indigenous partnerships, are essential to deliver innovative