Parks Recreation and Resource Officers Team Lead - Jobs in Grande Prairie, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 30087Ministry: Environment & ParksLocation: Hinton and Grande PrairieFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: July 21, 2022Classification: Subsidiary 05B 3625 Natural Resources 8About UsProvincial Parks 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.RoleWe are looking for enthusiastic leaders that love to rise up to a challenge and have a passion for the outdoors. Do you have an interest in taking a leadership role in recreation and natural resource service delivery within Provincial Parks and Recreation Areas Do you have a strong desire to provide conflict resolution and visitor management solutions to foster positive and safe recreation experience for Albertans If the answer is yes, then this new position within the Parks Operation Division may be right for you!Reporting directly to the Area Manager, the Parks Recreation and Resource Officer Team Lead will be part of a broader team that ensures that users experience Park sites in a safe and sustainable way.With consideration to the uniqueness and conservation of Alberta’s natural and cultural protected places, this position is responsible for user education and compliance; the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of campground/day use operations; outdoor recreation services; visitor safety; natural resource management and various special permit programs within their district/area.This position supervises seasonal and permanent Parks Recreation and Resource Officer staff and volunteers; and works closely with other park teams to provide park users with positive and safe recreation experiences. Duties also include participating in Regional, District and Park specific planning processes, such as annual operational planning, and assisting the Area Manager in oversight of contracted services.QualificationsRequirements:

• A natural science degree or an applied degree in resource management. (Natural Resources, Natural Science, Recreation Management, Tourism Development or other related programs.)
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Supervisory and leadership experience
• Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent
• Criminal Record Check

Assets:

• Compliance and/or conflict resolution experience
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety program, policy and legislation
• Standard First aid with CPR and AED
• Defensive Driver’s Certificate
• Knowledge of applicable Provincial and Federal legislation (e.g. Provincial Parks Act)
• Training and certification in the use of various equipment (i.e. watercraft, OHVs, snowmobiles, 4X4 vehicles, chain saws)
• Outdoor recreation and or natural resource work experience, including working around water
• Experience working alone in remote areas
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strategic, project and financial planning and management skills

Equivalency:

• A related two-year diploma plus 6 years related experience

APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviours 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:Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.Develop Self and Others: A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.Salary$2,818.88 to $3,640.79 bi-weekly ($73,572 to $95,024 /year)NotesHours of Work: 36.25 hours of work per week. This position requires working evenings and weekends during defined peak operating periods. This position requires physically demanding, outdoor work in variety of weather conditions.Please Note: Final candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check at their own cost.There are 2 positions available, one in Hinton and one in Grande Prairie.What We Offer:

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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, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, 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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