Area Range Management Specialist - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 34002Ministry: Forestry, Parks and TourismLocation: CalgaryFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: November 09, 2022Classification: Opted Out & Excluded Agrologist Level 2About UsEnvironment and Parks - We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.RoleThe Rangeland Conservation and Stewardship Section is currently seeking an Area Rangeland Management Specialist. This role provides support and leadership in developing program based strategies, standards, consistency and knowledge transfer initiatives designed to enhance the ability of rangeland resource users, administrators and stakeholders to integrate rangeland resource management with other resource management activities occurring on the landscape.This position assists the Provincial Range Specialist to deliver the Rangeland Conservation and Stewardship Section work plan in the southern ecosystems of the Province (i.e. including but not limiting to the Foothills Parkland, Montane, Subalpine, Lower Foothills, and Upper Foothills natural sub-regions). This work involves collecting, analyzing and reporting rangeland ecological information and developing resource management strategies to promote conservation, resource stewardship, and integrated use of public rangeland. This position identifies and communicates known and emerging rangeland resource issues, presents, implements, and monitors the success of potential solutions, establishes technical protocols, conducts detailed resource inventories, maintains research infrastructure, and develops range management tools. The specialist also works within a team to support and train rangeland Agrologists` and stakeholders to promote Crown land stewardship and facilitate disposition management.Other requirements include:

• Ability to adapt to a continually evolving environment centered on a team-focused, fast-paced workplace environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams through change and implement new ways of working.
• Experience working within or alongside teams, other public sector organizations and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to negotiate, influence, and liaise effectively with colleagues, members of the public and external agencies.
• Expert knowledge of the relevant legislation, processes and policies.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to interpret emerging issues.

In this position you will spend time working in both an office setting, as well as extensive field work. You will be required to travel provincially for field activities. You will have regular and on-going contact with various stakeholders, both internal and external to the Department.QualificationsUniversity graduation in Range Management, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, or a related degree, with appropriate specialization, plus three years related experience; or equivalent as described below. Eligible for a Professional Agrologist membership with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists along with the requirements for the Range and Pasture Management practice area.Equivalency: Related Master’s degree considered in lieu of part of the three years of related experience on a one-for-one basis Assets

• Previous leadership, supervisory, and project management experience.
• Experience using Government of Alberta and ministry specific programs and applications.
• Additional post graduate training (Masters) to develop research, analytical, and writing skills would be an asset.
• Experience with range ecology, landscape processes, and using ArcGIS and/or other GIS mapping software.
• Preference will be given to candidates with 4+ years of progressively related experience along with related education.

APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reaching 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:In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.Develop Networks: in order to maintain close relations with all stakeholders, actively incorporate the needs of the broader group, and ensure overall client satisfaction.Salary$2,524.91 to $3,462.47 bi-weekly ($65,900 to $90,370 /year)NotesThese positions work Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM-4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week.In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs shifts/week).This position will require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants 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 Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementThis 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 a copy of the role profile, please contact Jane McEwen, TAS Administrator, via email at Jane.McEwen@gov.ab.ca.If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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