Senior specialist leading Crown land management, conservation, and planning for Alberta Forestry and Parks. Supervising multidisciplinary teams and engaging Indigenous communities, stakeholders, and the public.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in the management of Crown land in southern Alberta
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of land management specialists, planners, and ecologists
Deliver local and regional programs and projects supporting responsible Crown land management
Provide leadership and oversight for resource management planning, trail management plans, protected area stewardship, and regional and sub-regional planning
Lead engagement with Indigenous communities and organizations, stakeholders, and the public
Use facilitation, negotiation, and mediation to resolve contentious land management issues
Supervise, mentor, and manage the performance of professional staff
Support implementation of Alberta’s Crown Land Vision and Crown Land Recreation and Conservation Strategy
Resolve complex Crown land management issues involving trade-offs
Represent the department in strategic discussions and multi-stakeholder forums
Support ministerial and executive briefings
Requirements
Completed four-year university degree in natural sciences or a related field
Minimum 6 years of directly related experience
Related two-year diploma plus 8 years of related experience may be considered as an equivalency
Additional related education may be considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis
Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring staff and fostering a positive work environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities
Experience in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, negotiation, consensus building, and conflict resolution
Ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Teams, SharePoint, and ArcGIS
Knowledge of Crown land and natural resource management, land-use planning, and recreation management is an asset
Knowledge of relevant Alberta legislation, policies, and guidelines is an asset
Experience balancing biodiversity and ecosystem conservation with industrial, recreational, and other land uses is an asset
Experience in land use planning and management of recreational trail networks and protected areas is an asset
Ability to operate off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and four-wheel-drive vehicles in remote environments is an asset
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