Public Lands Appeal Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

The Public Lands Appeal Coordinator serves as Chair of the Public Lands Appeal Board (PLAB) under the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR), oversees the fair and efficient resolution of appeals related to public land decisions.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Administer all aspects of the appeals process, ensuring compliance with legislation, natural justice, and procedural fairness.
• Chair hearings and provide strategic leadership to the Board, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and business plans to support the Board’s mandate.
• Draft and oversee publication of decisions, maintaining clarity and legal accuracy.
• Promote stakeholder engagement and mediation to resolve disputes effectively.
• Provide expert advice to the Minister, Board members, and stakeholders on legislative and regulatory matters.

This role is integral to maintaining the integrity of Alberta’s public land governance through impartial and effective decision-making.

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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.

Qualifications

University graduation in Law, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, or a related field, supplemented by seven years progressively responsible experience in administrative law, appeals processes, and regulatory frameworks. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

A valid Class 5 driver`s license is required.

Required:

• Expert in administering appeals processes with a focus on fairness and compliance.
• Skilled leader in developing policies and strategies for efficient Board operations.
• Proven ability to chair hearings and manage quasi-judicial processes.
• Strong knowledge of legislation, natural justice, and procedural fairness.
• Experienced in drafting clear, legally sound decisions and reports.
• Adept at fostering collaboration among stakeholders and promoting mediation.
• Strategic advisor to senior leadership on regulatory and policy matters.
• Committed to maintaining the integrity of Alberta’s public land governance.
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning experience in a quasi-judicial or public sector environment.
• Proven expertise in mediation, stakeholder engagement, and managing complex, high-stakes disputes.

Assets: 

• Knowledge of ministry business plan, organizational structure, and GoA policies and priorities related to public land management.
• Understanding of the Public Lands Administration Regulation, in particular sections related to recreation management, public land use zones, and disturbance management.
• Advanced understanding of issues and trends relating to land use and natural resource management in Alberta and beyond.
• Knowledge of policy development process, planning process and public consultation/engagement methodologies and techniques.
• Knowledge of project management methods and processes.
• Knowledge of socio-economic assessments and economic analysis.

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 a full-time permanent opportunity in Edmonton.

This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM-4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week.

In your application, please a include cover page detailing your interest, and role related experience. In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

This position will require final candidates to undergo a security clearance. 

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 we 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.