Government of Alberta
Location
Edmonton, AB | Canada
Job description
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Forestry and Parks - Responsible for growing our manufactured wood products and forestry sector, preserving and managing our public lands and protected areas. Protected areas are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s protected areas inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.
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Job Title: Senior Landscape Ecologist
Job Requisition ID: 51023
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Spruce Grove or other locations may be considered
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 22, 2024
Classification: Natural Resources 9 (059NRA)
Salary: $3,019.49 to $3,910.86 bi-weekly ($79,808 - $102,073/year)
We are seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Ecologist to join our team of talented professionals in the Northeast region. Reporting to the Land, Ecosystem, and Conservation (LEC) Manager of Lands Delivery and Coordination North, you will play a role in shaping the future of land management and biodiversity conservation. As a key team member, you will lead initiatives ensuring the integration of conservation and biodiversity principles in Land Use Framework (LUF) and Sub-Regional Planning processes. Your responsibilities include providing subject matter expertise, guiding local, sector-based, and conservation land planning, and contributing to the development of policies and frameworks that support ecological resilience.
In this influential role, you will oversee a diverse team dedicated to implementing large-scale integrated resource management solutions and protected area management and planning. Collaborating closely with land management specialists, ecologists, planners and other key stakeholders, you will develop strategic programs that effectively integrate various activities on public lands, from oil and gas to agriculture and recreation, using Integrated Resource Management principles. Your leadership will be instrumental in regional conservation planning, implementation, and the understanding of cumulative effects on land and resources. You will foster community relations, provide expert advice, and contribute to the development of sub-regional plans.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on landscape planning and management. You will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions, build crucial partnerships with public, government, Indigenous and Metis communities and various stakeholders, and contribute to the inclusive and sustainable development of our land management framework. Be part of a team that values creativity, anticipates future needs, and is committed to achieving mutually agreeable objectives.
Required :
• The minimum recruitment for this role is a university degree in natural sciences or related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of related experience in the concepts, principles and applications of biodiversity conservation.
• Fully capable of operating specialized equipment (e.g. ATV, 4x4, snowmobile, GPS etc.)
• Capable of delivering and participating in biophysical inventories and assessments in remote locations.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered based on:
1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or Assets:
• A post-graduate degree (PhD) in natural resource management and ecology is strongly preferred.
• Extensive and detailed knowledge of data collection techniques, population, habitat and inventory monitoring, species life histories, analysis and modeling.
• Demonstrated knowledge, developed skills, and experience in resource management, with a proven ability to lead the coordination and delivery of integrated resource management actions
• The ideal candidate should have managed Crown Land with ecological or conservation value, implemented relevant actions from higher-level plans, and contributed to the development and implementation of conservation land planning.
• Experience in consulting with internal and external stakeholders to clarify issues and data is also crucial.
• A background in developing strategic programs that integrate various activities on public land, such as oil and gas, coal mining, surface materials, agriculture, and recreation.
• Ability to lead and provide mentorship to teams of professional and technical personnel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Decision making, leadership and project management skills.
• Conflict resolution, problem solving, assessment of complex situations, and facilitation skills.
• Capacity to think critically, analyze, plan, innovate and act strategically and systematically.
• Strong issues management abilities.
• Able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Skill to develop working relationships and collaborative partnerships with Indigenous communities and stakeholders.
• Excellent computer skills in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), data analysis, modelling, use of specialized programs and data base management.
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday permanent position in Spruce Grove, Alberta. Other location may be considered.
This is a full-time permanent opportunity, which will be located in Spruce Grove. Other locations in the northeast region of Alberta with a government office may be considered. A written assessment may be administered as part of the recruitment process.
The position requires travel throughout northeastern Alberta, and periodically to other areas of Alberta. At times, the position will be required to work outside of regular business hours, including weekends.
Applicants are required to provide a cover letter with clear and concise specific examples that demonstrate how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements and competencies. In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Please also indicate if your work was full-time, part-time, or contract.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
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• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development -
• 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
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
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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. 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 a copy of the role profile, please contact Gloria Ducharme at [email protected] .Job tags
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