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March 9, 2026

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PK3 Park Works Supervisor 3 Regular/full-time Environment and Climate Change Park Operations, Parks Spruce Woods Provincial Park MB Advertisement Number: 45005 Salary(s): PK3 $51,360.00 - $62,296.00 per year Closing Date: March 9, 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 will be established and may be used for similar positions that become available over the next 12 months. Manitoba Parks is seeking qualified individuals to fill a Spruce Woods Provincial Park (PK3) position. This position is located in Spruce Woods Provincial Park. Duties: Working under the direction of the Park District Manager (PDM), the incumbent is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation and supervision of maintenance, operations and construction activities within the Spruce Woods District made up of Spruce Woods, Criddle Vane, and Seton Provincial Parks along with Holland wayside and occasionally other Provincial Parks or wayside areas within the Region. Qualifications: Essential: <ul><li>Experience planning, organizing, and supervising construction or infrastructure projects.</li><li>Experience supervising and leading staff including scheduling, performance management, training and direction.</li><li>Experience providing cost estimates, working with financial budgets, purchasing and inventory control.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cooperate and effectively work with staff, user groups and stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions.</li><li>Experience working independently with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize a complex workload with strict deadlines.</li><li>Experience maintaining park, commercial or municipal facilities (such as roads, beaches, campgrounds, day use areas, portable water systems, public buildings, ground maintenance and recreational areas). </li><li>Experience and/or training in Workplace Safety and Health and safe work practices.</li><li>Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment (such as 1/2 ton trucks, tractors, ride on mowers, ATV's, outboard motors, snowmobiles and other small and heavy equipment).</li><li>Strong verbal communication skills. </li></ul>Desired: <ul><li>Experience with water treatment, testing, and distribution.</li><li>Experience working with Microsoft Office or similar computer applications. </li></ul>Conditions of Employment: <ul><li>Must be legally entitled to work in Canada</li><li>Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license and be willing and able to acquire and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement within one (1) year of the employment start date</li><li>Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position which may require some moderate lifting, bending, walking and working in various types of outdoor conditions</li><li>Must possess Manitoba Water & Wastewater Facility Operators Certification or be willing and able to acquire and maintain certification within three (3) years of the employment start date. In order to register for courses to obtain certification Grade 12 education, GED diplomas or approved apprenticeship completion is a pre-requisite </li><li>Must be ready, willing and able to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays as well as travel and work in other outlying areas in the Region</li><li>Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as/when required</li><li>Must be able to work with paints, solvents and chemicals </li></ul> Apply to: Advertisement # 45005 Talent Acquisition Human Resource Services 600-259 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9 Phone: 204-945-7518 Fax: 204-945-0601 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. 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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