Lands Officer

Job Information
Job Title: Lands Officer
Job Requisition ID: 56327
Ministry: Forestry & Parks
Location: Lac La Biche 
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 29, 2024
Classification: Natural Resources 8
Salary: $2,896.94 to $3,741.60 bi-weekly ($75,610 to $97,655/year)

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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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Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about sustainable land management and environmental stewardship? We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Provincial Land Administrator. As a key player in the management of provincial crown lands, you'll be responsible for making informed regulatory decisions, ensuring the highest and best use of these lands, and balancing economic development with conservation objectives.

Responsibilities include:

Regulatory Decision-Making: As a Provincial Land Administrator, you will review applications for a variety of land uses, including industrial, commercial, utility, recreational, and more. Your decisions will be based on a comprehensive assessment of environmental factors, stakeholder feedback, and alignment with established policies.

Integrated Land Use Management: Evaluate provincial crown lands to determine the most sustainable and balanced use, considering industrial, commercial, tourism, and recreational activities. You'll be involved in examining proposed land exchanges, managing conflicts between different land uses, and contributing to the development of regional plans.

Disposition Lifecycle Management: Manage and administer dispositions throughout their lifecycle, from renewal and assignment to closure or cancellation. Your role involves reviewing existing dispositions, advising clients on proper procedures, and navigating complex scenarios such as expired dispositions.

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.