Park Distric Manager

Join to apply for the Park District Manager role at Recreation Manitoba
. Posted Dec 9 2025. Final date to receive applications Jan 4 2026.

Salary: $76,946.00 - $94,038.00 Annually. Full-time.

Location:

Thompson, MB, approximately 760 km north of Winnipeg. Travel required to surrounding parks.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups.

• Delivery and administration of park operations in Paint Lake and Pisew Falls Provincial Park and two other small provincial parks located in the Northern Park Region.
• Management of campground operations, cottaging programs, commercial operations, beaches, trails, wastewater systems, drinking water and solid waste infrastructure.
• Management of buildings, roads, day/group use areas and maintenance facilities.
• Frequent travel to surrounding parks, including overnight stays as required.

• Degree or Diploma in Municipal Management, Public Service Administration, Business, Project Management, Recreation, Parks, Environmental Sciences/Studies or Resource Management. Equivalent combination considered.
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing a substantial park operation or managing a complex multifaceted program.
• Experience in human resource management including supervision, providing direction, recruitment and selection, performance management and training and development.
• Budgetary and financial management experience.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to work cooperatively with staff, other government agencies, non-government agencies and the public.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or similar applications.

• Experience in project management as it applies to park/municipal infrastructure e.g. building construction, roads, potable water systems, sewage treatment systems and recreational areas.

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Full Stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties assigned to the position such as working in adverse weather conditions and in rough terrain.
• Must be willing and able to travel with occasional overnight accommodations.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form with a resume. Complete the application form at to access the application form. Contact Human Resource Services at the address below for further assistance.

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Recreation Manitoba Talent Acquisition Human Resource Services. 600-259 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9. Phone: . Fax: . Email:  Please include the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email.