Lands Officer

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 74297
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Rocky Mountain House, Drayton Valley, Red Deer and Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (12 months)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 20, 2025
Classification: Natural Resources 6

**Salary**: $2,232.12 to $2,838.04 bi-weekly ($58,258 to $74,072/year)

We are 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. We 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.

**Role Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Lands Team Lead, this role is responsible for the regulatory review, authorization, and lifecycle management of industrial, commercial, recreational, and bed and shore activities on Crown lands. Utilizing principles of Integrated Resource Management, the position ensures the sustainable use of public lands by balancing development with environmental, social, and ecosystem values.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure regulatory compliance through inspections, audits, and enforcement, including reclamation and incident resolution.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on regulatory processes to a wide range of stakeholders, including municipalities, industry, Indigenous communities, and the general public.
- Conduct field inspections and monitor land use to verify compliance with authorizations.
- Collaborate with other regulatory bodies and government departments on integrated land use decisions.
- Contribute to policy development and program improvement through operational feedback.
- Work independently in both office and field environments, including remote areas and varied weather conditions.

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**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:

- **Build Collaborative Environments**: Lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively.
- **Creative Problem Solving**: Assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
- **Agility**: Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining resilience and working effectively in changing environments.
- **Develop Networks**: Build networks and trusting relationships with stakeholders.
- **Drive for Results**: Know what outcomes are important and maximize resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability.

**Qualifications**:
**Requirements**:

- A completed two-year diploma in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Technology, Forest Technology, Natural Sciences or a related field.
- Minimum three years of related experience with the principles and practices of integrated land management.
- A valid Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent).

Equivalencies may be considered: 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**:

- Experience in administering applicable government legislation, regulations, and policies (i.e. _Public Lands Act_, Public Lands Administration Regulation, _Provincial Parks Act_, _Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act_, _Water Act_, _Weed Control Act_, _Forests Act_, _Forest and Prairie Protection Act_, and the _Mines and Minerals Act_).
- Experience with stakeholder engagement, both internal and external, such as with industry, recreation groups, environmental organizations, indigenous communities, and municipalities.
- Experience operating specialized equipment such as electronic information and tracking systems, ATVs, 4X4 trucks in off-highway conditions, GPS units, and trailer units.
- Experience with ArcGIS.

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**Notes**:
This is a full-time temporary position for twelve months and can be located in Rocky Mountain House, Drayton Valley, Red Deer or Edmonton.

Monday - Friday, 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.