Public Land Policy Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Join our dedicated team at Alberta Forestry and Parks, where your expertise in policy development will guide the sustainable management of Alberta’s public Lands. As a lead in rangeland management, you will harness your leadership skills to oversee complex multi-stakeholder policy projects.
 

This role is pivotal in maintaining and nurturing strategic alliances that promote shared stewardship of our rangelands. You will engage with various ministries, identifying synergies and developing unified strategies to enhance agricultural management on public land.
 

Your influence to shape policies and tools, with creative solutions will balance ecological stewardship with the economic needs of our community, navigating the complex interplay of environmental concerns, and emerging indigenous interests. This role demands a high degree of empathy and advanced problem-solving skills to develop policies that support rangeland policy ensuring Alberta remains a leader in environmentally responsible land management.

This position offers the unique opportunity to make a substantial impact on Alberta’s landscape management integrating diverse perspectives to foster an inclusive, sustainable approach to rangeland management. If you are ready to lead with innovation and build policies that shape the future, we look forward to your application.

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
 

How Competencies will apply to this role:
 

SYSTEMS THINKING: Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities. Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives. Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values. Works with others to identify areas for collaboration.

DEVELOP NETWORKS: Looks broadly to engage stakeholders. Open to perspectives towards long-term goals. Actively seeks input into change initiatives. Maintains stakeholder relationships.
 

CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING:  Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems. Allows others to think creatively and voice ideas. Brings the right people together to solve issues. Identifies new solutions for the organization.

Qualifications

Requirements: 

• A University Degree in: Agriculture, Rangeland Management, Natural Resource Management, Public Administration, Public Policy.
• 4 years progressively responsible experience in a related field.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience may be considered based on:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year education
   

Assets:

• Knowledge of rangeland management and agricultural practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of related legislation, regulations, policies, and the decision-making processes.
• Proficiency in natural resource and cumulative effects management.
• Familiarity with ministry strategic plans, objectives, mandates, and the policy development process.
• Technical and scientific knowledge concerning environmental issues and biodiversity.
• Ability to anticipate future issues and their impacts on Ministry mandates, strategies, and commitments.
• Capacity to build and maintain productive relationships with various stakeholders within and outside the GoA.
• Leadership in managing diverse, multi-disciplinary projects and processes.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex issues and synthesize actionable recommendations.
• Independence in task execution with general direction, coupled with agility to handle broader policy initiatives as assigned.
• Exceptional organizational management skills to balance competing demands and tight timelines.
• Advanced strategic and systems thinking capabilities.
• Superior communication skills encompassing written, verbal, and presentation abilities, aimed at developing effective, inclusive solutions.
   

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 is a temporary (20 months) position
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

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

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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
• Leadership and mentorship programs