Job Information

Job Title:                     Assistant Deputy Minister, Lands Division  

Job Requisition ID:     57977

Ministry:                      Environment & Protected Areas

Location:                     Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:        Full-time

Hours of Work:            36.25

Regular/Temporary:    Regular

Scope:                         Open

Closing Date:              May 21, 2024

Classification:             Executive Manager II

About Us

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is responsible for working to protect and enhance Alberta’s environment and ecosystems to ensure a sustainable future while making life better for Albertans.  The department works with Albertans, Indigenous communities and stakeholders to ensure the province’s environmental, social and economic outcomes for the future are met.  Furthermore, EPA works with Albertans to understand the challenges in ensuring Alberta’s natural resources are managed using innovative and responsible approaches.

For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/environment-and-protected-areas.

Role

Reporting to the Deputy Minister, you will provide strategic leadership to the Lands Division that is accountable for developing, implementing and evaluating legislation, policies, initiatives and programs associated with Alberta Crown Lands.  This includes programs such as the Land Trust Grant program, Watershed Resiliency and Restoration program, and the Wetland Replacement program.  This role will take a consistent and integrated approach to lead the management of Crown Land across a full range of uses desired by Albertans including land use planning, sub regional land planning and traditional land use. Developing and maintaining relationships across government, as well with municipalities, First Nations, interest groups and other government jurisdictions will be a key responsibility of the position. The position is also Stewardship Commissioner under the Alberta Land Stewardship Act.

Qualifications

As a seasoned senior leader, you have extensive executive experience in strategic policy, program and regulatory development and enhancing stakeholder relationships. With an understanding of environment and land use management and associated interconnection between economic, environmental and social outcomes, you have advanced critical thinking skills and are known for your ability to collaborate, influence and lead change. You are recognized for delivering positive results with your teams and diverse stakeholder groups. Strong systems-thinking, project management, proven consultation and negotiation abilities, combined with a high degree of political acumen is required.

A related degree is preferred.

Salary

$6,035.80 – 7,921.30 bi-weekly ($157,534 – 206,745 annually)

Notes

Final candidates for this position will be subject to background checks, including but not limited to security screening, reference checks and verification of credentials.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• Compensation Overview – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• 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
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development

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

How to Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.  

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Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.  

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 https://www.alberta.ca/government-of-alberta-jobs for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.