Rangeland Agrologist

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 53448
Ministry: Forestry & Parks
Location: Medicine Hat
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 2 Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open unit suitable candidate is found
Classification: Agrologist Level 2
Salary: $ 2,594.83 to $3,558.35 Bi-weekly ($67,725- $92,872 /Year)
Forestry and Parks - 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. They 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A University Degree in Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
• Plus 3 years of related experience.
• Professional Agrologist status or eligible for in-training status with (AIT) from the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA)
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent) with a clean driving record.Standard First Aid and Basic CPR

Reporting to the Rangeland Approvals Team Lead, and working as part of a team of Agrologists, the Rangeland Agrologist is responsible for delivering the Rangeland Approvals Program. This position provides professional expertise, extensive knowledge and decision making on agricultural crown land.
This position administers crown land agriculture dispositions while ensuring compliance under multiple legislations and policies and provides professional expertise with respect to range management practices to disposition holders, the public and other professionals in government and industry. This is a regulatory, land management role that makes integrated, multi-faceted decisions to manage the ecological integrity of agricultural crown lands while facilitating responsible economic development, multiple-use opportunities, and land allocation through consultation.
Note: This position requires extensive fieldwork, operating off highway and ATV vehicles, driving on gravel roads (and highways), and working alone around livestock in remote areas where wildlife may be present.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing and auditing crown land agricultural dispositions within the current regulatory structure
• Issuing approvals and authorizations within the current regulatory structure
• Managing and administering Alberta’s vacant public lands and participating in integrated land management decisions to promote responsible development and protect ecological integrity
• Evaluating the highest and best agricultural sustainable use of public lands to meet the needs of development, conservation, and stewardship
• Providing input into land management and operational policy, as well as program development, within Environment and Protected Areas and Forestry and Parks to represent district and regional interest
• Providing subject matter expertise regarding legislation and regulations to ensure transparency of processes and programs on agricultural crown land
• Supporting the Ministry by providing professional services to the people of Alberta while upholding Alberta Public Services values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence