Planning Lead

1 month ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time
Job Information
Job Title: Planning Lead
Job Requisition ID: 58360
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 28, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 to $94,068/ 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 forested lands to Albertans. For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks please visit our website at:

Role Responsibilities

Are you an expert at Strategic Planning, Leading, Program Delivery, Coordination of information sharing and review? Elevate your career by joining us as a dedicated Planning Lead in Edmonton.

Reporting to the Director, Forest Planning, the Planning Lead contributes significantly to advancing Forestry Division interests and responsibilities under Alberta Lands Stewardship Act (ALSA) initiatives including support for the development of Land-use Framework regional, sub-regional and other plans including, but not limited to, caribou sub-regional plans, Access Management Plans, Remediation and Reclamation Plans, as well as Recreation Management Plans.

The Planning Lead will independently manage and prioritize tasks to meet timelines and inter-Ministry commitments. Where multiple requests for urgent work cannot be met by the available resources, or major new projects would require substantial changes to the current work plan, strategies will be discussed with the Director, Forest Planning.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Representing Forestry interests in the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas managed Sub-Regional Plan development.
  • Collecting, reviewing, and sharing information and data required for the regional and sub-regional planning processes.
  • Reviewing existing Forestry Division information and planning requirements to assess the current state of the region from a sustainable forest management perspective.
  • Identifying provincial trends while anticipating areas of pressure including projected impacts from the forest disturbance strategies.
  • Monitoring project processes, outputs, deliverables, and time allocations using a variety of project management tools.
  • Ensuring the implementation of regional / sub-regional plans are effectively supported within the Forestry Division through transition planning and continuous communication.
  • Supporting the Director, Forest Planning, and senior branch representatives in achieving the mandate and goals of the Forestry Division and Ministry by providing comprehensive policy advice on complex land use planning issues.
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that will have a real impact on forest policy and program delivery, we want to hear from you

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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

About Your Competencies:
  • Drive for Results: Strives to exceed objectives and maximize resources to achieve results aligned with the goals of the department, considerate to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Build Collaborative Environments: Takes a collaborative approach with your work to foster open communication and leverage team skills
  • Agility: Identifies alternative approaches in uncertain, complex situations, supporting others in determining and assessing strategy
  • Systems Thinking: Considers the changing environment, recognizing the work impacting a vast network of stakeholders
Qualifications

Education:

University degree (4 years) in Science, Natural resources management, Land-use planning, Geological sciences, Environmental planning or a related discipline plus four (4) years of related experience that includes environment planning, project management and leadership.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
  • 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
  • 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Additional requirements:
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License
  • Membership or eligibility for membership with Association of Alberta Forest
  • Management Professionals (AAFMP)
Assets:
  • Technology literacy with proficiency in all Microsoft office programs
  • Understanding of Alberta's legislative, policy formulation, legislative development, planning, and accountability
  • Highly detail-oriented with elevated levels of problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-issue environment, serving a wide range of varied internal and external interests
  • Ability to deliver presentations containing highly-technical information using clear language to large and small groups
  • Project management and public consultation/engagement methodologies and techniques
  • Excellent leadership and supervisory skills and the ability to mentor staff
To be considered, your application must be accompanied with a cover letter that outlines how your education and experience make you suitable for the role. Your cover letter and resume will be used as a screening tool to assess your written communication skills.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

Notes

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity located in Edmonton . This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week.

In your application, please a include cover page detailing your interest, and role related experience. In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

What we offer:
  • Working for the Alberta Public Service -
  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
  • Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
  • Professional learning and development -
  • Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool -
  • 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 agreement.
  • Leadership and mentorship programs.
How To Apply
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.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.

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, and/or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Ali Tarrabain at #J-18808-Ljbffr

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