Lands Officer

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Lands Team Lead, this technical position is responsible for operational delivery of the Lands Approvals Program, which may include industrial, commercial, recreation, bed and shore, and riparian activities on Crown lands within an assigned area.

The Lands Officer regulates land use and related activities through the review and conditioning of approvals of the various applications to use public lands, and determines end use of public land for different activities. Recommendations and decisions regarding approval of activities are determined through discussions with affected stakeholders and through referrals with other agencies (i.e. Fish and Wildlife Division) from which issues are identified and appropriate integrated solutions determined. 

This position subsequently ensures compliance with approved plans and disposition conditions through field inspections and audits and follows up on incidents of non-compliance through investigations and recommended enforcement action. The review of applications and plans, and the subsequent compliance monitoring, is conducted in accordance with provincial legislation, departmental goals and policies, and the principles of integrated land management for all land use dispositions.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

•    Administering, inspecting, and monitoring industrial, commercial, Parks and recreational dispositions and activities within the Slave Lake/High Prairie Lands Program.
•    Delivering extension services to meet applicant/client needs on all aspects of Crown land management and sustainable use.
•    Providing input into public land management and operational policy and program development.
•    Evaluating land to determine the highest and best sustainable use of Crown land.
•    Integrating decisions to facilitate a balance of sustainable land uses.
•    Administering vacant Crown land to provide a balance of development, use, and conservation while maintaining biodiversity.
•    Assisting other Divisions and agencies with program delivery as required.
 

Please click on this link to view the job description.

Qualifications

Required: 
•    A completed University degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Technology, Forest Technology, Natural Sciences or a related field.
•    Minimum 4 years of related experience with the principles and practices of integrated land management. 
•    A valid Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent).

Equivalencies may be considered: Related 2-year diploma plus 6 years of related experience. Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on one year of experience for one year of education.

Assets
•    Experience in administering applicable government legislation, regulations, and policies (i.e. Public Lands Act, Public Lands Administration Regulation, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Weed Control Act, Forests Act, Forest and Prairie Protection Act, and the Mines and Minerals Act).
•    Working knowledge of Public Lands application process.
•    Experience with stakeholder engagement, both internal and external, such as with industry, recreation groups, environmental organizations, and municipalities.
•    Experience operating specialized equipment such as electronic information and tracking systems, ATVs, 4X4 trucks in off-highway conditions, GPS units, and trailer units.  
•    Experience with ARC GIS.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

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.

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.

Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively.

Creative Problem-Solving: Assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Agility: Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining resilience and working effectively in changing environments.

Develop Networks: Building networks and trusting relationships with stakeholders.

Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability.

Notes

This competition is for 1 full-time permanent position located in Slave Lake or High Prairie.

Monday – Friday, 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week.

This position is eligible for the 55th to 57th parallels retention allowance: This is an annual retention bonus of $6,000.00, less all lawful deductions, for working and living in High Prairie and Slave Lake. For more detailed information on this perk, check out this link:  https://www.alberta.ca/premium-pay-directive.

Any costs associated with obtaining 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.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year).
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time).
Example: Administrator, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week).

For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program.
Please specify the year you graduated.
Example: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017).

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/alberta-public-service-human-resource-directives.
•    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 agreements.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs

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/.