Conservation Officer

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 40703

Ministry: Forestry, Parks and Tourism

Location: Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Rocky Mountain House, Elbow-Sheep, Camrose, and Wainwright

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: May 22, 2023

Classification: Subsidiary 05B 3625 Natural Resources 6

**About Us**:
We are responsible for growing our manufactured wood products and forestry sector, preserving and managing our public lands and provincial parks and supporting our vibrant tourism industry. For more information about the Ministry of Forestry, Parks and Tourism visit our website at:
**Role**:
An exciting opportunity is available for an individual who is passionate about conservation and protection of Alberta’s natural resources and Crown lands, through education, prevention, public safety, and conservation enforcement services.

Under the direction of a sergeant, conservation officers are tasked with daily field operations in an assigned district with responsibilities on all Crown lands. Key areas of responsibility include:

- Resource protection
- Public education
- Compliance and enforcement
- Human-wildlife conflict prevention
- Public safety

To be successful in one of these positions you must have a passion for the environment, commitment to public service, inclusive leadership skills, and demonstrate progressive problem solving with a solutions-based mindset. Your strong oral and written communication skills will be used in developing, maintaining, and fostering collaborative working relationships with interest groups, stakeholders, and other law enforcement agencies both internal and external to the Government of Alberta. Lastly, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while demonstrating the Alberta Public Service values of respect, integrity, accountability, and excellence in everything you do is essential to your success.

If you are interested in being part of this unique and highly professional law enforcement team, we encourage you to apply

Check out this video to see a snapshot of one of our newest officers engaging one of the many duties conservation officers perform:
**Qualifications**:
**Education**:The position requires:

- A degree or applied degree in conservation/natural resource law enforcement, criminal justice/police science, biology/ecology, or related field plus 12 months of related experience is required or,
- A two-year diploma in conservation/natural resource law enforcement, criminal justice/police science, biology/ecology, or related field plus 36 months of related experience is required.

Equivalency: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

**Assets**:

- Additional directly related experience in conservation, natural resource management, law enforcement, or related fields.
- Experience and understanding of legal principles, practices, and court systems.
- Professional experience with firearms.
- Experience with watercraft, off-highway vehicles, and snowmobiles.

**Additional certifications and required standards (note details in “How to Apply”)**:

- P.A.R.E. physical test (pass time is 4 minutes or less)
- Valid Standard First Aid
- Valid CPR - Level C (Adult, Child, Infant)
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
- Current Driver's Abstract demonstrating a driving history suitable for employment as a conservation officer
- Current Defensive Driving Certificate
- Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Applicants will be required to undergo vision and auditory assessment as well as psychological testing prior to any offers of employment.

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviours 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:
**Agility**: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience and work effectively in changing environments.

**Creative Problem-Solving**: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

**Systems Thinking**: Work done is part of a larger integrated and inner-related environment. Allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.

**Develop Networks**: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with stakeholders

**Build Collaborative Environments**:.Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively.

**Drive for Results**: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals