About Us
We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources. For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Parks please visit our website at: http://aep.alberta.ca/.
Role
This professional level forest health officer position works in a collaborative team environment in order to deliver a diverse forest health program in the Lower Peace Region. As the successful candidate you will conduct surveys to identify and evaluate the impact of forest health damaging agents (e.g. insects, diseases, invasive plants) on forest stands and develop and execute suitable action plans for control. You will be responsible for providing extension services to the public, municipalities and industries, aid with development and implementation of cooperative projects with industries and other government agencies; and, perform other duties associated with implementation of forest health projects (e.g. project management, contract management, hiring and supervising field crews, project budgeting and expenditure monitoring).
You will operate with a high degree of independence while working towards the development and maintenance of a long-term forest health program. You will also be responsible for addressing emerging and priority issues related to impacts of forest pests and disease, including mountain pine beetle management. Your solid leadership, supervision, interpersonal, communications, problem-solving and negotiating skills will serve you well in dealing with other professionals, stakeholders, industry, contractors and the public.
ABOUT YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT:
As the successful candidate, you will be operating out of the Peace River office. Significant portions of your time will be spent conducting field work in the area, including significant time participating in aerial surveys. Travel within the Peace Region and throughout the province will be required as part of your responsibilities. You will have frequent contact with Ministry staff and colleagues, other government departments, clients, and external stakeholders province-wide.
Qualifications
A degree in Natural Resource Management (e.g. Forestry, Environmental Sciences or Biology) plus four years’ directly related experience is required. Equivalencies will be considered. Eligibility for membership with the College of Alberta Professional Foresters, Alberta Society of Professional Biologists, or equivalent, is required. Experience working with applicable legislation including the Forests Act, Public Lands Act and Weed Control Act and extensive knowledge of major damaging forest agents and appropriate control methods would be considered an asset. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification level and salary.
Competencies
Creative Problem Solving: ability to assess options and implications in new ways to inform decision making in order to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Build Collaborative Environments: leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve desired outcomes.
Develop Self and Others: the desire to develop the long-term capability of others; the ability to analyze the work of others while generating ways of supporting, mentoring, coaching and managing them, therefore enabling others to identify and explore issues and improve their own performance.
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 to each other and external stakeholders.
Salary
$2,722.90 to $3,516.82 bi-weekly ($71,068 to $91,789 per annum)
Notes
This job posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies at an equivalent or lower level within the Government of Alberta. A valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license is required. A 55th to 57th Parallel Retention Bonus is provided. For details, please visithttp://www.chr.alberta.ca/benefits/northern-allowance/map.htm
How to Apply
Online applications are preferred. Note: As only one file can be uploaded, please ensure your cover letter, resume and any other related documents are submitted in one file. Applicants who apply online will be able to track the status of this competition.
If you are unable to apply online, please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting the Job ID, to: Daisy J. Lopez, Environment and Parks, Human Resources, 4th Floor, Petroleum Plaza, South Tower, 9915-108 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 2G8. Fax: (780) 427-2513.
It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) –http://eae.alberta.ca/labour-and-immigration/overview-of-immigration/international-qualifications-assessment-service.aspx. It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
If you require any further information on this job posting, please contact Daisy J. Lopez at: ESRD.HRS@gov.ab.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ education and experience best meet the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted