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About the role

  • District Recreation Engagement Officer advancing safe, sustainable Crown-land recreation for Alberta Forestry and Parks. Delivering public education, field patrols, stakeholder partnerships, and stewardship projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver a District education and engagement program and annual plan aligned with departmental priorities
  • Recruit, train, equip, and direct seasonal Recreation Engagement Officers
  • Educate the public on responsible recreation, stewardship, regulations, permitted activities, restrictions, and safety
  • Maintain a visible field presence and conduct regular patrols of recreation sites
  • Collect and document field information for recreation planning, site management, and maintenance priorities
  • Maintain signs, maps, kiosks, and other recreation communication infrastructure
  • Support implementation of the Public Lands Administration Regulation through signs and notices
  • Provide recreational user perspectives for planning and management decisions
  • Build relationships with recreational groups and stakeholders and support collaborative recreation projects and stewardship initiatives
  • Communicate Government of Alberta recreation objectives and requirements to stakeholders and organized recreational users
  • Advise event organizers on required approvals and application processes
  • Attend organized recreation events, trail maintenance activities, and stewardship days
  • Coordinate and facilitate recreational waste clean-up activities on Crown land
  • Maintain effective working relationships with enforcement agencies and other partners
  • Travel throughout the North Region and work weekends during peak operating season as required

Requirements

  • A related two (2) years diploma in outdoor recreation, land or resource management, forestry, enforcement, or comparable areas and 3 years of related experience
  • Equivalencies considered at one year of experience for one year of education, or one year of education for one year of experience
  • Previous experience working outdoors and comfort working alone in remote areas
  • Valid Driver’s License (Class 5)
  • Knowledge of the Public Lands Act and Public Land Administration Regulation (PLAR)
  • Valid OHV and snowmobile certification, with demonstrated proficiency in safe operation of off-highway vehicles
  • Wilderness First Aid and knowledge of wilderness survival practices
  • Defensive driving certification and strong commitment to safe vehicle operation in remote environments
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work independently in remote backcountry locations with minimal supervision
  • Strong working knowledge of volunteer engagement, public education, and stakeholder collaboration
  • Experience or knowledge in contract management, project management, partnership development, and supervision of field staff
  • Strong situational awareness and conflict-management skills
  • Ability to work alone in challenging backcountry and remote environments while maintaining personal and operational safety
  • Proficiency in GPS navigation and field data collection
  • GIS knowledge and proficiency considered an asset

Benefits

  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
  • Alberta Public Service benefits
  • Professional learning and development
  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$63,661 - CA$81,430 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteHintonCanada

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