Technical Assistant - Naturalist Services

Recruitment Details

Position: Technical Assistant - Naturalist Services

Department: Public Works - Parks and Open Space

Designated

Work Location:

Various work locations, Onsite

Position Type: Multiple seasonal and temporary positions (hiring for the 2026 season)

Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. or various shifts including nights, evenings, and weekends

Salary: $24.11 - $30.15 hourly as per the Technical Assistant classification

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No.: 126545

Closing Date: March 27, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer‑paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City;
Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self‑declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self‑identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Under the supervision of the Natural Resource Coordinator, the Technical Assistant performs semi‑technical work assisting in a variety of field, office, and public outreach projects related to the management of natural areas.

• Assist with habitat restoration activities, native plant garden maintenance, and invasive species control across the city to maintain and enhance the quality of ecosystems and natural areas within Winnipeg.
• Assist with native‑plant production by following best practices to produce high quality native plant stock.
• Deliver in‑person environmental education programming for groups of all ages to facilitate the public’s connection with nature.
• Assist with volunteer and stewardship group habitat activities in natural areas including the community garden allotment program.
• Assist with biological monitoring, surveys and sampling to inform management decisions and contribute to the Natural Services Branch’s biological database.

• Completion of a minimum one year in the sciences from a recognized university or technical college such as: biological or environmental sciences.
• Six (6) months experience including but not limited to: landscaping, planting and weed control.
• Experience with habitat management such as invasive species control, planting vegetation and working with volunteers.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Willing to obtain a Manitoba Pesticide Applicators Licence (Core with Landscape Module).
• Knowledge of native prairie grasses and wildflowers.
• Knowledge of the native plants and communities in the Winnipeg area.
• Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to deliver public presentations.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to collect…