Forest Operations Monitoring Specialist

Role Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled forest professional to conduct and oversee the operations compliance and monitoring aspects of forest management. This role involves field work as required under the Alberta Forest Operations Monitoring Program (FOMP) and associated administrative functions. The FOMP Specialist will guide and assist Forest Area staff in forest operations monitoring and other timber management activities, engage with various stakeholders, and ensure adherence to legislation, policies and ground rules. Key responsibilities include leading the FOMP 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.

Other Responsibilities:

• Provide 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 support to the 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.

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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.

• 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 each other 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: Proactively build networks and trusting relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Forestry or a related Natural Resource Management field plus a minimum of 2 years related and current experience will be considered or a 2 year diploma in Forestry or a related Natural Resources Management field plus four years of related and current experience.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of Avenza Maps mobile application.
• Experience with the Alberta RSA compiler program.
• Forest harvesting and reclamation operations experience.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS.
• Experience with forestry field surveys in general.
• Working knowledge of the Alberta timber harvest planning and operating ground rules.
• Wildfire operations experience.

Additional Requirement:

• Membership or eligibility for membership with the Alberta Association of Forest Management Professionals.

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. 

Travel within the area and throughout the province will be required as part of your responsibilities to coordinate with Ministry staff and colleagues, other government departments, clients, and other external stakeholders. 

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. 

Candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as a part of the interview process.

Application Information:

• In your application, please include a cover letter 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: Foreman (PT three 8-hour shifts/week).
• Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

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.