JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74324
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 9, 2025
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary: $4,402.49 to $5,590.52 bi-weekly ($114,904- $145,912/year)
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is dedicated to safeguarding Alberta’s natural resources and ecosystems while balancing environmental and economic needs. We focus on wildlife conservation, managing protected areas, creating environmental policies, conducting research, and engaging the public through educational initiatives. Our commitment is to sustainability, ensuring Alberta’s landscapes and resources are preserved and responsibly managed for future generations.

KNOWLEDGE INTEGRATION AND RESEARCH LEADERSHIP

Support policy development with robust scientific, social, and economic evidence. Stay current with policy and scientific literature, identify information gaps, and commission research to inform continuous improvement. Promote a triple-bottom-line approach that balances environmental, social, and economic considerations in all decisions.
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QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

• a four (4)-year university degree in Environmental or Conservation Policy, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum six (6) years of progressively related experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience as described below may also be considered.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with internal leadership, Indigenous communities, government agencies, municipalities, NGOs, and scientific organizations.
• Experience participating in cross-ministry councils, advisory committees, and technical forums to align policy and program delivery.
• In-depth understanding of Alberta’s environmental legislation (e.g., Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Public Lands Act, Alberta Land Stewardship Act) and related regulatory contexts.
• Proven experience managing grants, contracts, and financial procedures in support of private land conservation programs.
• Familiarity with risk assessment, cumulative effects management, and performance measurement frameworks.
• Experience with strengthening team capacity, leading operational planning, and supporting leadership growth.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Alberta’s landscapes and biodiversity? Consider joining us as the Director of Environmental Lands Policy and Programs, where your leadership will drive impactful conservation and nature positive practices across provincial public and private lands.
As a strategic leader, you will oversee the development and implementation of land conservation policies (and associated legislation and regulations) that protect Alberta’s rich biodiversity, as well as support the land stewardship fund programs. This role demands exceptional problem-solving abilities, including analyzing intricate systems, evolving policy frameworks, enhancing organizational capacity, and engaging and supporting team members. Effective problem-solving necessitates a strategic mindset to connect related challenges while considering diverse stakeholder viewpoints and government priorities. Success in this role involves fostering strong collaborations with senior staff within our department as well as across multiple departments and agencies, to enable successful navigation of government decision-making processes.
Other responsibilities may include: