Wildfire Transformation Project Coordinator

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 62647
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 19, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/year)
We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:
University degree in a related field (e.g. Forestry, Natural Resources, Policy, Public Administration, Business) supplemented with 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered based on:

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

Assets:

• A background in forestry with a focus on wildfire management.
• Experience in project management.

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

The Forestry Division of the Ministry of Forestry and Parks is seeking an engaging, collaborative, and team-oriented individual with experience in resolving complex issues within wildfire management program evaluations and analyses.

Reporting to the Director of Wildfire Transformation, the Wildfire Transformation Project Coordinator is responsible for:

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive project plan to assess and enhance the wildfire management program. This includes managing project scope, integrating staff and experts, and overseeing projects from implementation to closure.
• Creating and executing a communications plan for stakeholders and Government of Alberta members. This involves providing advice on communication strategies and managing internal and external communications to address issues and ensure clarity.
• Collaborating with the Wildfire Transformation Team to prioritize initiatives, improve processes, maintain a central project document repository, and report concerns and risks to the Director.

The role functions within a complex and evolving environment, requiring the ability to effectively address both emerging and systemic issues.
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