Forest Management Specialist

Role Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled professional to oversee the review, approval, operations, compliance, and monitoring aspects of forest management. This role involves guiding forest management staff, engaging with various stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to legislation and policies. Key responsibilities include leading the Forest Operations Monitoring Program and the Timber Revenue and Production Monitoring program, conducting quality assessments, and ensuring sustainable forest practices. If you have experience in forest management and a passion for sustainability, this role could be a great fit for you.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Provides team leadership in the delivery of the Provincial Forest Operations Monitoring Program (FOMP) in accordance with the FOMP Policy and Quality Objectives, FOMP Quality Manual, Quality Management Principles, Quality Management System, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
•    Provide Area team leadership in the delivery of Timber Revenue and Production Monitoring program.
•    Provide Team leadership in the delivery of Reforestation Monitoring – Reforestation Standards of Alberta (RSA)
•    Provide ongoing support and training to the Forest Officers and Foresters as it related to assigned duties.
•    Provide support to Wildfire Management program as required.
•    Participate in Issue management activities as required.
•    Assist in the field monitoring and identification of forest insects and disease as requested by Forest Health Officer
 

Please click on this link to view the job description.

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.

Drive for Results: Know what outcomes are important and maximize resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability to the team and external stakeholders.

Creative Problem Solving: Assess options and implications in new ways to inform decision making in order to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Build Collaborative Environments: Lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve desired outcomes.

Develop Networks: Build networks and trusting relationships with stakeholders. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:
•    A two-year diploma in forestry or a related natural resources management field plus four years of related and current experience is required. 

Equivalencies:
•    A bachelor's degree in forestry or a related natural resource management field plus a minimum of 2 years of related and current experience will be considered. 
•    Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.
 
Assets:
•    Certified Timber Scaler with a valid scaler’s permit.

Additional Requirement:
•    Membership, or eligibility for membership, with the Alberta Association of Forest Management Professionals is also required. 
 

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 permanent, full-time role, with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday. 

Premium Pay:

•    Northern Allowance, Northern Leave, and Attraction Bonus: https://www.alberta.ca/premium-pay-directive.aspx#jumplinks-1.
•    Individuals residing in High Level may be eligible for premium pay directives: https://www.alberta.ca/premium-pay-directive. 

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.
•    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.