Executive Director, Lands Delivery and Coordination South

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Posting Date: Apr 14, 2025

Location: Calgary, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title:  Executive Director, Lands Delivery and Coordination South 
Job Requisition ID:  67605
Ministry:  Forestry and Parks 
Location:  Calgary or Red Deer South
Full or Part-Time:  Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Regular/Temporary:  Regular
Scope:  Open Competition
Closing Date: May 16, 2025
Classification:  Executive Manager 1

 

 

About Us
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

 

Forestry and Parks supports the well-being of Albertans through sustainable development and management of Alberta’s lands, forests and parks. A critical part of the mandate is to oversee all wildfire management and management of Provincial forests and provide Albertans and visitors with opportunities to explore unique natural landscapes, engage in nature-based experiences and outdoor recreational activities. 

 

For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/forestry-and-parks

 

 

Role
The Executive Director (ED), Lands Delivery South leads the delivery of client-service oriented programs within the southern portion of the province, including regional delivery of the Ministry’s regulatory authorization programs, specifically the Public Land Management Program; Rangeland Management Program; Recreation Program; and Environmental Education Program.


The position leads the regulatory operations and management of all public lands in Southern Alberta and will lead and manage a team of over 100 subject matter experts across southern Alberta. Though the direction of the management team, the ED, Lands Delivery South is accountable for all lands-related functions and programs in the region being integrated, coordinated, and compliant with relevant legislation, policies, and standards to achieve business plan goals. Included in this position’s role is the provision of strategic advice to the Executive Team, particularly in relation to programs, initiatives, and issues specific to the region. The ED also has critical responsibilities to identify and manage competing land use and related conflicts that could result on the land base and participate in land related policy development, implementation, and planning at the regional, sub-regional, and local levels as requested to determine land-use priorities and management approaches. This requires collaboration with other divisions within Forestry and Parks, other ministries, agencies, and other levels of government. The ED is also relied upon to balance competing interests when working with stakeholders to enhance sustainable natural resource development and environmental management.

 

The ED of Lands Delivery works collaboratively with senior representatives of the Lands Operations Division, the Ministry, other ministries, agencies, and governments, as well as community, industry, and environmental stakeholder organizations to ensure that regional policies and programs reflect Ministry and Government of Alberta direction and move towards achieving desired social, environmental, and economic outcomes for the benefit of Albertans. As a member of the Ministry Executive Director Team, this position provides advice and input to the Executive Team and Minister and contributes to the Ministry governance process through involvement in governance teams and other initiatives.

 

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) Lands Division, the ED functions within the parameters of an applicable Government and Ministry legislation, regulations, policies, directives, and procedures, and must be an expert in applying land management tools and policies in a complex and contentious environment. 

 

 

Qualifications

As ED, you bring significant and extensive senior management experience to this role, from within a large and complex organization, and also have broad knowledge of policy, decision-making, and legislative authority. You are a tested leader, with demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, and developing staff within a large and complex organization, and are also highly skilled at forming and maintaining positive relationships with partners and clients. You have previous success in overseeing business planning, operational planning and policy development, and performance management. You bring business acumen, an ability to solve highly complex interdisciplinary problems, and consistently achieve outcomes. Superior leadership, communication, and negotiation skills and a highly developed capacity to establish strong networks and linkages will be critical to your success. A related degree or a combination of education and experience considered an asset.

 

 

Salary

$5,234.94 - $6,879.68 bi-weekly ($136,631 - $179,552 annually)

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.  

 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

 

Please see the attached position description for more information on position responsibilities.  Position Profile

 

 

How to Apply
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Resources for applicants:
https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx 
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

 

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information. 

 

 

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.

 

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.