Land, Ecosystems and Conservation Manager

Role Responsibilities

Consider joining us in a dynamic leadership role as the Land, Ecosystems and Conservation Manager – North, where you will play a critical role in driving the successful implementation of Regional and Sub-Regional Plans to meet landscape and ecosystem objectives. Reporting to the Recreation, Ecosystem and Land Management Director of Lands Delivery and Coordination North, you will lead regional coordination efforts, engage key stakeholders, and navigate complex regulatory environments. This position provides a unique opportunity to lead a diverse and skilled team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction in land management, ecosystem oversight, and conservation initiatives, aligned with Regional and Sub-Regional Plans.
• Lead and mentor a team of specialists in delivering habitat restoration programs and managing Alberta’s conservation lands.
• Collaborate with government agencies, municipalities, Indigenous Peoples, and regulatory bodies to support integrated land management and deliver environmental, social, and economic outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to support cross-regional initiatives and foster effective partnerships.
• Support the Department’s Crown Land watercourse crossing program and evaluate Crown Land availability to facilitate provincial economic opportunities.
• Contribute expertise to the development and implementation of public-facing local planning initiatives focused on land and ecosystem management.
• Drive the successful achievement of the Ministry’s business plan objectives, advancing the sustainable management of Alberta’s landscapes and natural resources.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

• Agility: anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities while maintaining resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Creative Problem Solving: analyze the impact and break apart any complex problems to focus on getting the best result for the client.
• Drive for Results: Openly acknowledge personal responsibility for outcomes, even when not all elements of a situation are within direct control but could have been managed through influence.
• Develop Networks: Build trust by being open to different perspectives while looking for long-term and mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Systems Thinking: Consider and plan for how current policies, processes and methods might be affected in the short, medium, and long-term by broader trends. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Completed university degree (4 years) in resource management, environmental sciences, environmental or natural resource law, or a related field.
• Minimum of six years of directly related experience, including senior leadership roles.

Equivalency: Related education or experience may be considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience or vice versa.

Assets:

• Strong understanding of Public Lands Act legislations, regulations, and frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead a diverse and specialized team, managing complex plans, programs, and functions over a large geographic area, while ensuring alignment with legislative responsibilities and business priorities.
• A track record of building and maintaining positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including Indigenous Peoples, industry representatives, government agencies, and the public, demonstrating strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Experience implementing integrated resource management solutions, collaborating with various agencies and ministries, and contributing to the development and implementation of environmental management frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a demonstrated ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely, including public presentations, education, and outreach initiatives.
• Strong analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex issues, evaluate risks, and make decisions aligned with legislative requirements, Ministry goals, and government objectives.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This position is located in Edmonton (other locations in the North will be considered).

Monday – Friday, 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:

• Please indicate duration of employment (month, year).
• Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part time or full time).
• Example Foreman, January 2006 - June 2009, Part time (three, 8 hour shifts/week).

For Post-Secondary Education:

• Please specify your major and length of program.
• Please specify the year you graduated.
• Example: Bachelor of Science, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

What the GoA has to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca  
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.