Area Forester - Whitecourt, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Whitecourt, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 35991

Ministry:
Forestry, Parks and Tourism

Location:
Whitecourt

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
January 31, 2023

Classification:
Subsidiary 05B 3625 Natural Resources 8

About Us:

Role:

Reporting to the Senior Area Forester, this Area Forester ensures the sustainability of the forest resource through reviewing and auditing tenure-based forest management planning and operations in the Whitecourt Forest Area.

This position is instrumental in reviewing operational forestry plans, community timber permit programs, Forest Health and Wildfire Management core work, and facilitating integration between forest management and various internal and external stakeholders.

This Area Forester plays a key role in monitoring industry planning, silvicultural activities, and forest operations to ensure consistency and adherence to FMA (Detailed Forest Management plans), quota Forest Management Plans, provincial legislation, policy, and departmental directives.

The incumbent will communicate sustainable forest management objectives and strategies to various stakeholders, including forestry and other industries, municipal governments, the public, and Indigenous communities.

This position will also involve conflict mediation between interest groups to ensure prompt issue resolution.

This position will ensure that the operational aspects are complete per provincial legislation and timber production monitoring requirements, this includes assisting in the management and delivery of the Forest Operations Monitoring Program and Reforestation Standard of Alberta surveys.

The Area Forester helps develop and put in place detailed Forest Management Plans and supports the development of and adherence to operational policies and Operating Ground Rules.

Qualifications:

The minimum requirements for this role are a university degree in Forestry, Sciences, Natural Resource Management or a related field plus four (4) years of directly related, current experience.

Directly related education or experience is considered on a one-for-one basis, such as:

A two-year Forestry diploma plus six (6) years of related experience

Additional requirements include:

Class 5 Driver's License

Assets include:

Supervisory or leadership experience
Forest management planning, forest industry/operations experience
Project management experience
Wildfire operations experience such as crew leader or fireline member
Experience operating equipment such as offhighway vehicles, 4x4 vehicles, and snowmobiles
Ability to fly in fixed wing aircraft and helicopters
Strong mediation and negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships with various stakeholders

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:

About Your Competencies:
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Creative Problem Solving: Develops solutions to complex problems conscious of the development, conservation, and use of resources;
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Develop Networks:Maintains close relations with all stakeholders, actively incorporates the needs of the broader group, and ensures overall client satisfaction;
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Build Collaborative Environments: Takes a collaborative approach with your work to foster open communication and leverage team skills;
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Develop Self and Others:Aims to learn from experiences, shift, and keep current with our skills and knowledge to remain competitive.

Salary:

$2,854.12 to $3,686.30 biweekly ($74,492 - $96,212 /year)

Notes:

This position is a full-time, permanent role with the standard work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday. Some travel and overtime will be required periodically to meet operational needs.

What We Offer:

Working for the Alberta Public Service
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
Leadership and mentorship programs
Professional training/ learning and development
Positive workplace culture and worklife balance
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool

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.

Resources for applicants:

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualific