Director, Land

Director, Land & Environmental Planning-North

Job Information

Job Title: Director, Land & Environmental Planning-North

Job Requisition ID: 75640

Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: December 17, 2025

Classification: Senior Manager, Zone 2

Salary: $5,018.84 to $6,373.20 bi-weekly ($130,991 - $166,340/year)

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is dedicated to safeguarding Alberta's natural resources and ecosystems while balancing environmental and economic needs. We focus on wildlife conservation, managing protected areas, creating environmental policies, conducting research, and engaging the public through educational initiatives. Our commitment is to sustainability, ensuring Alberta’s landscapes and resources are preserved and responsibly managed for future generations.

For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/environment-and-protected-areas.aspx.

Are you a visionary leader passionate about sustainable land use, environmental stewardship, and collaborative planning? Do you thrive in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and want to shape Alberta’s future through integrated resource management?

Join Alberta Environment and Protected Areas as the Director, Land and Environmental Planning – North, where you’ll lead transformative planning initiatives that balance environmental, economic, and social priorities across Alberta’s northern regions.

Success in this role requires collaborative leadership and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The Director builds strong relationships across the ministry, other departments, and key stakeholders, to advance complex initiatives. By championing continuous improvement and mentoring staff, the Director strengthens organizational capacity and ensures processes are efficient, transparent, and responsive to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

- Lead the design, development, and implementation of subregional integrated resource management plans.

- Build and guide multi-disciplinary planning teams across ministries and stakeholder groups.

- Facilitate meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities, municipalities, industry, and environmental organizations.

- Champion cumulative effects management and integrated planning principles as outlined in Alberta’s Integrated Resource Management System (IRMS).

- Oversee transition of strategic plans into operational frameworks with measurable outcomes.

- Represent Alberta Environment and Protected Areas and the Government of Alberta on intergovernmental committees and taskforces.

- Identify policy gaps and legislative opportunities to enhance planning effectiveness.

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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Position Specific Competencies

- Systems Thinking: Understands the interconnections between environmental, social, and economic systems. Applies a holistic lens to land use planning and policy development, ensuring alignment with provincial priorities and legislation.

- Developing Networks: Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, municipalities, industry, and environmental organizations. Promotes collaboration and shared ownership of planning outcomes.

- Agility: Adapts to changing priorities, emerging issues, and evolving stakeholder needs. Leads teams through uncertainty with confidence and clarity, while maintaining focus on long‑term goals.

- Creative Problem Solving: Navigates complex planning challenges by applying innovative approaches and inclusive decision‑making. Balances competing interests and identifies solutions that reflect integrated resource management principles.

- Drive for Results: Sets clear goals and delivers measurable outcomes. Ensures subregional plans are implemented effectively and aligned with Alberta’s Integrated Resource Management System (IRMS). Monitors progress and drives continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Requirements

- A four (4)-year university degree in natural resource planning or management, environmental sciences, geography, political science, economics, or a related field.

- Minimum Six (6) years of progressively related experience in environmental planning, project management, or ecosystem sustainability.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience as described below may also be considered.

Equivalency

- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or

- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets

- Experience in cumulative effects management and integrated resource planning.

- Certification in project management or facilitation.

- Experience leading cross-ministry or intergovernmental initiatives.

- Knowledge of Alberta’s Integrated Resource Management System (IRMS) and its application in land use planning.

This position is a full‑time opportunity and is located in Edmonton.

This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM–4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week.

In your application, please include a cover letter detailing your interest and experience related to the role. Include dates (months/years) for all education and work experience, and note whether it was casual, part‑time, or full‑time. For example, January 15, 2006 – June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8‑hr shifts per week).

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

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

- Positive workplace culture and work‑life balance.

- 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 https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, 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) ( https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).

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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jane McEwen at Jane.Mcewen@gov.ab.ca .

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