Lands Approval Team Lead

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 63067
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Barrhead - Other locations may be considered
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 16, 2024
Classification: Program Services 5

**Salary**: $3,076.28 to $4,053.05 bi-weekly ($80,290 - $105,784 /year)

Forestry and Parks - 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. They 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 Manager, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to various direct reports (comprising of professionals; technical specialists; technologist) in administering the approvals, licenses, permits, disposition management and monitoring programs for all activities designated under the _Public Lands Act_ and Public Lands Administrative Regulations.

The incumbent will need to be aware and familiar with relevant related legislation such as the E_nvironmental Protection and Enhancement Act_, _Water Act_ and _Forest Act_. Within the legislative framework as Lands Approval Team Lead, the incumbent is responsible for implementing Provincial and Regional policies, procedures, directives and/or guidelines, representing the Department in defense of actions and decisions made within the program. Procedures will be implemented and developed by the management team to ensure that the integration of forest, water, range, land, environmental practices, and program approvals are delivered in a timely, accurate as well as efficient manner.

Please

**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.

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Build Collaborative Environments: Ensure a collaborative approach is taken to facilitate open communication and leverage team skills to achieve desired outcomes.

Creative Problem-Solving: Devise solutions to solve complex problems while balancing the development, conservation and use of resources.

Systems Thinking: Integrate broader context into planning and plan for how the current situation is affected by broader trends.

Agility: Identify and manage required changes and associated risks with both staff and clientele.

Drive for Results: Strive to exceed expectations and maximize resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the Department while maintaining accountability to both internal and external stakeholders.

**Qualifications**:

- Required:

- A completed university degree in a related field (Environmental Science, Forestry or other Natural Resource Program is preferred).
- Minimum 6 years of related experience with the principles and practices of integrated land management.

Equivalences may be considered: Additional related education considered in lieu of experience, one year of education for one year of experience or vise versa.
- Assets
- Experience with or knowledge of the interpretation of Land Management policy, legislation and administration.
- Leadership and supervisory experience.

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**Notes**:
This competition is for 1 full-time permanent position located in Barrhead. Other work locations may be considered.

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

Instructions for your Resume:
For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year).
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part time or full time).
E.g.: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part time (three, 8 hour shifts/week).

For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program.
Please specify the year you graduated.
E.g.: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017).

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- Working for the Alberta Public Service
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- 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 agreements.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
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