Lands Officer

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Lands Team Lead, this role is responsible for the regulatory review, authorization, and lifecycle management of industrial, commercial, recreational, and bed and shore activities on Crown lands. Utilizing principles of Integrated Resource Management, the position ensures the sustainable use of public lands by balancing development with environmental, social, and ecosystem values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess applications for land use activities on Crown land, ensuring alignment with legislation, policy, and sustainability principles.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through inspections, audits, and enforcement, including reclamation and incident resolution.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on regulatory processes to a wide range of stakeholders, including municipalities, industry, Indigenous communities, and the general public.
• Conduct field inspections and monitor land use to verify compliance with authorizations.
• Collaborate with other regulatory bodies and government departments on integrated land use decisions.
• Apply professional expertise across environmental, regulatory, and land management disciplines.
• Contribute to policy development and program improvement through operational feedback.
• Work independently in both office and field environments, including remote areas and varied weather conditions.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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.

Qualifications

• 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, Provincial Parks Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Water 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, indigenous communities, 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 ArcGIS.

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 full-time permanent position located in Hinton.
• Monday – Friday, 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

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)
E.g.: Youth Worker, 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
E.g.: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

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.

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.