JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 72514
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Red Deer, Camrose, Edmonton, Drayton Valley
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Two temporary positions (12 month duration)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 30, 2025
Classification: Natural Resources 8
Salary: $2,896.94 to $3,741.6 bi-weekly ($75,610 to $97,655/year)
We are responsible for growing our manufactured wood products and forestry sector, preserving, and managing our public lands and protected areas. Protected areas are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. We conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s protected areas inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.

QUALIFICATIONS

A completed University degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Technology, Forest Technology, Natural Sciences or a related field.
Minimum 4 years of related experience with the principles and practices of integrated land management.
A valid Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent).
Equivalencies may be considered: Related 2-year diploma plus 6 years of related experience. Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on one year of experience for one year of education.

Assets:

• Experience in administering applicable government legislation, regulations, and policies (i.e. Public Lands Act, Public Lands Administration Regulation, Provincial Parks Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Water Act, Weed Control Act, Forests Act, Forest and Prairie Protection Act, and the Mines and Minerals Act).
• Working knowledge of Public Lands application process.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, both internal and external, such as with industry, recreation groups, environmental organizations, indigenous communities, and municipalities.
• Experience operating specialized equipment such as electronic information and tracking systems, ATVs, 4X4 trucks in off-highway conditions, GPS units, and trailer units.
• Experience with ArcGIS.

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

Reporting to the Lands Team Lead, this role is responsible for the regulatory review, authorization, and lifecycle management of industrial, commercial, recreational, and bed and shore activities on Crown lands. Utilizing principles of Integrated Resource Management, the position ensures the sustainable use of public lands by balancing development with environmental, social, and ecosystem values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess applications for land use activities on Crown land, ensuring alignment with legislation, policy, and sustainability principles.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through inspections, audits, and enforcement, including reclamation and incident resolution.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on regulatory processes to a wide range of stakeholders, including municipalities, industry, Indigenous communities, and the general public.
• Conduct field inspections and monitor land use to verify compliance with authorizations.
• Collaborate with other regulatory bodies and government departments on integrated land use decisions.
• Apply professional expertise across environmental, regulatory, and land management disciplines.
• Contribute to policy development and program improvement through operational feedback.
• Work independently in both office and field environments, including remote areas and varied weather conditions.

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