Strategic Leader, Park System Planning & 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

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