Senior Land Management Specialist

Forestry and Parks is responsible for managing our forests, public lands and provincial parks. Our Ministry accountabilities include:

• Growing Alberta’s environmentally responsible wood products and forestry sector
• Protecting Alberta’s forests from wildfire
• Preserving our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans
• Enabling access to public lands for recreation and purposes while prioritizing conservation
• Managing public lands and balancing sustainable rangelands and grazing leases for Alberta producers

Within the Ministry, Land Operations Division delivers an integrated approach to the management of provincial Crown Land. The work of the Division reflects the full range of users of the province’s Crown land including conservation, recreation, tourism, energy, forestry, agriculture and traditional land uses.

• Delivery of local and regional programs and projects that support responsible Crown land management addressing complex pressures and issues often requiring trade‑off decision‑making.
• Provide leadership and oversight to resource management planning including coordinating trail management plans, delivering on stewardship of Alberta’s protected area network and supporting sub‑regional planning initiatives.
• Lead Indigenous, stakeholder and public engagement, facilitation and mediation to seek solutions on contentious and sometimes divisive land management issues.
• Provide direct supervision, mentorship and performance management to a team of professional staff.
• Resolve complex issues dealing with allocation, planning and use of Crown land' including acting as a department subject matter expert on Crown land issues, and supporting ministerial and executive briefings.

Minimum Requirements

A completed four (4) year university degree in natural sciences or related field such as environmental science, natural resource management, ecology, recreation, forestry, fish and wildlife, species at risk, biodiversity, natural resource planning. A minimum of 6 years directly related experience.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring staff and fostering a positive work environment.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, negotiation, consensus building, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Teams, SharePoint, and ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of legislation, policies, and guidelines related to ecosystem, land, and resource management, including the Public Lands Act;
  Wilderness Areas Act;
  Ecological Reserves Act;
  Natural Areas Act;
  Heritage Rangelands Act;
  Forests Act;
  Alberta Land Stewardship Act;
  Wildlife Act;
  Fisheries (Alberta) Act;
  Water Act;
  Provincial Parks Act.

Assets

• Crown land and natural resource management, land‑use planning, and recreation management.
• Application of provincial legislation and policies, particularly public lands and conservation legislation.
• Balancing biodiversity and ecosystem conservation with industrial, recreational, and other land uses.
• Planning and management of recreational trail networks and protected areas.
• Industrial development and permitting related to oil and gas, forestry, and grazing.
• Stakeholder engagement and multi‑interest collaboration processes.
• Federal legislation related to species at risk and migratory birds.
• Operating off‑highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and four‑wheel‑drive vehicles in remote environments.

For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, please visit the official website.