Timber 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, as well as 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, please apply for this role as it 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 the Senior Forester.
 

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:
•    A 2-year diploma in Forestry or a related Natural Resources Management field plus four years of related and current experience.
•    Equivalencies such as 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.

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. 

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

Application Information:

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

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.
•    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