Executive Director, Central Services

Job Information

Job Title: Executive Director, Forestry Central Services

Job Requisition ID: 86016

Ministry: Forestry and Parks

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular and Temporary

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: August 21, 2026

Classification: Executive Manager 1

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 high paced team where innovation is valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

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.  This includes wildfire response and mitigation and prevention, forest management planning, forest health, trade, industry regulation and revenue collection.

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

Role

The Assistant Deputy Minister of Forestry is seeking to fill an Executive Director position. 

The Executive Director of Forestry Central Services will coach, manage, and mentor a management team to achieve business plan goals and explore efficiencies in service and program area delivery. The Executive Director will take the lead role influencing cultural change and championing innovation, encouraging and identifying opportunities for efficiency and continuous improvement.

This position is a key member of the Division Executive Leadership Team, and will provide strategic advice in relations to programs, initiatives, emerging trends, and issues relating to all matters related to the Provincial forestry program and to our valuable staff.  

The Executive Directors works closely with the ADM, the other Executive Directors in the Forestry Division, other senior representatives of the ministry, other ministries and governments, indigenous and municipal leaders, service providers and industry stakeholders.   

Executive Director, Forestry Central Services (Permanent)

The Executive Director, Forestry Central Services leads a diverse team of approximately 100 government professionals to oversee several programs including forestry procurement, financial reporting, wildfire cost recovery, human resources administration, grants administration; communications related to wildfire and forest management, emergency public and stakeholder communications; and warehousing. You will also have oversight in the administration of a base budget and contingency budget, capital funds as well as several intergovernmental cost sharing initiatives.  Depending on the wildfire season, the budget can be several hundred million dollars.

The pace can be fast, no shortage of challenges, priorities can shift rapidly and there can be some long hours, however the Forestry Division is a supportive close-knit team that is dedicated and passionate about the Provincial forests.  If you like forestry, and are interested in working with a dedicated team, excited about contributing to a world class wildfire and forestry system, we are the place for you.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Executive Director position will have extensive senior management experience leading staff, related technical knowledge, and highly skilled at forming and maintaining positive relationships with partners and clients. You bring business acumen, ability to solve highly complex interdisciplinary problems and consistent in achieving outcomes. You have a proven record of accomplishment in financial and budget management.  Superior leadership, communication, and negotiation skills and a highly developed capacity to establish strong networks and linkages will be critical to your success.

Formal accreditation in financial management is a definite asset.

Salary

$5,896.65 - $7,749.28 bi-weekly ($153,902 - $202,256 yearly)

Notes

The positions are traditionally located in Edmonton. Travel within the province will be required as part of your responsibilities.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
• Pension plans:
  • Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Total compensation package: https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca/careers
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Search 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 http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.