Biodiversity Policy Analyst

4 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 36022

Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: January 16, 2023

Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 4 Market Adjustment

**About Us**:
Within the Ministry the Land Policy and Programs Branch leads the development of policies and legislation, with an emphasis on management of biodiversity, industrial & commercial development, reclamation & contaminant remediation, rangelands, pesticide policy and Crown land recreation and grants and programs for conservation and recreation. There is some aspect of policy related to private lands through geophysical exploration, the Surface Rights Act and work to achieve conservation of biodiversity outcomes.

This position falls within the Conservation and Recreation Policy Unit in the Public Land Policy Section within the Land Policy and Programs Branch. This unit focuses on:

- Alberta’s strategic policies regarding biodiversity conservation and recreation objectives on crown lands.
- Supporting operational management teams to develop consistent approaches in achievement of these objectives, and
- Ensuring a policy governance system is in place across programs for transparency and accountability.

**Role**:
Reporting to the Manager of Conservation and Recreation policy, this specialized professional position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of policies, tools and strategies to support the Department’s biodiversity outcomes with a focus on priorities within Alberta’s Crown lands and privately-owned working landscape.

This position works closely with the **Conservation Policy Analyst** who leads the development and implementation of policies, tools and strategies to support the Department’s conservation outcomes in Alberta with a focus on priorities within Alberta’s protected areas network and other protected landscapes within the province such as municipal or privately-owned (e.g. Land Trust fee simple lands).

The work involves project management (from design to execution) to develop or amend biodiversity related legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines. The position also leads the communication and training for internal and external stakeholders in new or amended policies. Work activities include development of comprehensive assessments, jurisdictional reviews with other provinces territories/ internationally, options development and development of scientifically-sound, evidence-based policy and legislation.

The work requires interaction and consultation with departments across GoA, Federal and municipal governments, indigenous communities, external interest groups, industry, and the conservation community. This position needs to manage political sensitivities related to the potential impacts of biodiversity conservation actions on economic development and communities, and ensures strong stakeholder relationships through engagement.

**Role (cont'd)**:
Duties include but not limited to:

- Lead development of policies to support programs related to effective management and conservation of biological diversity on Alberta’s working landscapes;
- Develop and maintain relationships and strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders to promote shared stewardship of Alberta's natural heritage.
- Identifying various policy approaches (e.g. incentives, disincentives) that will achieve desired outcomes.
- Support strategic policy integration activities and initiatives to ensure Alberta Environment and Protected Areas conservation interests and priorities are effectively represented in Government of Alberta cross ministry priorities, federal government initiatives and interdepartmental initiatives.
- Provide advice, assistance and leadership to staff within the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas and the Ministry of Forestry Parks and Tourism on interpreting and implementing conservation policies, legislation, and regulations.
- Provide specialized strategic advice and analysis to ministry divisions on policy, define significant and fundamental policy shifts, and develop issues, options, and context for strategic and program policy decisions.

Biodiversity policy on Alberta’s working landscapes is well integrated across department programs and Ministries, in particular within the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas and the Ministry of Forestry Parks and Tourism. This position is responsible for representing department interests in biodiversity policy through providing specialist support to the department and other government departments and agencies as required (i.e. Alberta Energy, Forestry, Parks and Tourism).

**Qualifications**:
**Required**
The position requires a post-secondary degree such as a Bachelor’s in environmental/natural resource management, public policy, or a related f



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