Planning Forester

Job title: Planning Forester

Company: Government of Alberta

Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Planning Forester
Job Requisition ID: 65411
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Edmonton or remote locations in one of the ten Forest Areas in Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary for up to 12 months
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 5, 2025
Classification: Natural Resources 8
Salary: $2,896.94 to $3,741.60 bi-weekly ($75,610 – $97,655/ year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:As the Ministry of Forestry and Parks we are responsible for growing Alberta’s environmentally responsible wood products and forestry sector. We protect Alberta’s forests from wildfire and preserve our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans. As well as enabling access to public lands for recreational and commercial purposes while prioritizing conservation. Forestry and Parks also manages public lands and balances sustainable rangelands and grazing leases for Alberta producers.We work to enhance the economic, environmental, and social contributions of our forests and forested lands to Albertans. For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks please visit our website at: .Role ResponsibilitiesAre you a professional forester who is dedicated and passionate about sustainable forest management in Alberta? Then this is the professional position for you!You will lead the development of forest management plans through multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder planning teams. The position, through coordination, facilitation, direction, and guidance achieves integrated forest management planning in Alberta in accordance with the Alberta Forest Management Planning Standard administered by Forest Management and Wildfire Mitigation Branch.Your key accountabilities are to communicate and interpret legislation, policies, guidelines to resolve complex forest management, stakeholder, and resource integration issues. In this position you will have direct engagement with regional staff, the forest industry, academia, other provincial jurisdictions, and partner agencies to ensure that forest management plans meet the departmental goals and objectives.Your responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Lead the development of forest management plans for forest management agreement (FMA) area forest management units (FMUs) as well as non-FMA FMU’s using effective strategies that manage forested public lands in alignment with legislation while accounting for multiple values, such as but not limited to, forest health, fish and wildlife, forest economic development, wildfire mitigation and biodiversity.
• Direct and manage processes in a credible and confident manner acquired from related experience using well developed communication, project management, problem-solving, and mediation skills. This position has due diligence responsibilities (i.e., Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle) for the department’s approach to forest management regarding adaptive management.
• Develop and maintain effective internal department and cross Ministry relationships to ensure forest management plans align with regional and sub regional plans as developed and approved.
• Assist with continual improvement of provincial forest management planning processes and performance monitoring.
• Identify and contribute to problem solving sustainable forest management challenges.

Please click this to view the job description.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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: .Creative problem Solving: Uses a wide range of techniques to break down complex problems and generate solutions while balancing environmental, social and economic values.Agility: Anticipates change, identifies alternative approaches or courses of action in unclear and complex situations. Supports others to identify, assess, and use alternative approaches.Drive for Results: Strives to exceed expectations and maximizes resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the department while maintaining accountability to both internal and external stakeholders.Develops Networks: Maintains close relationships with all stakeholders, actively incorporate the needs of the broader group, and ensures overall client satisfaction.Build Collaborative Environments: Ensures a collaborative approach is taken to facilitate open communication and leverage team skills to achieve desired outcomes.QualificationsMinimum Requirement:

• University degree in Forestry or Natural Resource Management plus 4 years related experience.

Equivalency:

• A related two-year diploma plus 6 years related experience.
• Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on one year of experience for one year of education.

Special Requirement:

• Membership or eligibility for membership with Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals (AAFMP).

Assets:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced multi-issue environment, serving a wide range of competing and varied internal and external interests.
• Ability to demonstrate objectivity when presenting recommendations to decision makers.
• Strong and effective oral and written communication, conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation skills.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .NotesThis position is a full-time temporary opportunity for up to 12 months. The standard hours of work are 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This position is an independent role with little travel required. Edmonton residency is preferred; however, arrangements may be considered for remote-working candidates residing in one of ten Forest Areas.Candidates may be required to complete a written assignment.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 – .
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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michele Murphy at .

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 04:17:57 GMT

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