Senior Forester Planning

Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Forester Planning
Job Requisition ID: 56975
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent 
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 1, 2024
Classification: Natural Resources 9 Market Adjustment
Salary: $3,019.49 to $3,910.86 bi-weekly ($78,808 to $102,073/ 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:

We work to enhance the economic, environmental, and social contributions of our forests and Public lands to Albertans. For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks please visit our website at:

Role Responsibilities

The Senior Forester planning leads the development of detailed forest management plans and multi-stakeholder planning teams by coordinating, facilitating, directing, and achieving sustainable forest management outcomes based on Alberta Forest Planning Standard administered by Forest Stewardship and Trade Branch (FSTB).

This position is accountable for managing external communication and leading interpretation of applicable legislation, policies, and guidelines while providing guidance for complex forest management issues and balancing ecological, social, indigenous, economic interests under integrated resource management paradigm. Through engagement with forest industry, technical subject matter experts, regional staff, and other GoA ministry partners, the Senior Forester Planning ensures all developed plans support Alberta’s sustainable forest management goals and objectives.

The duties of a Senior Forester planning include, but are not limited to:

Leading the forest resource management team in the development of forest management plans (FMPs) for both Forest Management Agreements (FMA) and Non-FMA Forest Management Units. Devising effective strategies to oversee forested public lands, considering factors such as forest health, economic development, wildfire prevention, biodiversity (including fisheries and wildlife), and legislation. Contributing to the continual improvement of the provincial Forest Planning process through demonstrated Project Management Skills and performance monitoring. Identifying and addressing new forest management challenges through problem-solving initiatives. Implementing effective internal communication strategies to facilitate collaboration and information flow. Ensuring that approved forest management plans align with sub-regional plans and support provincial forest management strategies. Developing provincial policies, manuals, and standards to ensure the sustainable management of Alberta's forested public lands through appropriate forest management planning.

APS Competencies

Competencies 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.


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