Park Development Officer - Jobs in Lethbridge, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 33088Ministry: Environment & ParksLocation: Environment and ParksFull or Part-Time: Full-TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: Temporary, until November 2023Scope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: September 29, 2022Classification: Natural Resources 7About UsRoleWe are seeking an extraordinary team member for a career-defining role to oversee Parks Operation Division Disposition and Approvals for the South Region. This position is key to an amazing team of park professionals.Reporting to the regional Recreation and Resource Coordination Team Leader, this position plays an integrated role in the facilitation and oversight of private sector recreation service delivery and commercial tourism in the South RegionOn an annual basis, this position supervises and oversees the terms and conditions of various agreements and other land use authorizations.This position ensures the consistent operational application of policy, legislation and standards related to managing recreation related land use activities in parks and protected areas designated under the Provincial Parks Act to aid in the effective, integrated and sustainable management of Alberta’s overall land base and its associated recreation, heritage resource, and ecological values.In this role, you will:

• Provide guidance, training, advice, direction and support to regional and district staff and works directly with land use applicants, recreational / tourism disposition holders, adjacent land owners, staff of other departments, municipalities, conservation organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement compliance monitoring systems, inspections and related processes for the Region.
• Make recommendations with supporting documentation for consideration by management to approve or not approve recreation /commercial dispositions special event permits and filming and photography requests.
• Maintain databases as related to dispositions, recreation and special event agreements and land use authorizations.
• Supervise and manage contracts related to land use, such as reclamation or weed control, and monitors construction of approved recreation developments such as lodges, rustic campgrounds, comfort camping, ski hill developments, and any other redevelopment or nee developments on existing recreational dispositions.

QualificationsEducation as per Minimum Recruitment Standards:

• Diploma and 4 years related experience; equivalencies of one year education for one year experience or one year of experience for one year education will be considered.

You must also have knowledge in:

• Applicable legislation including the Provincial Parks Act, Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act, Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Public Lands Act, Land Stewardship Act, Wildlife Act, Fisheries Act, and Exploration Regulations.
• First Nations legislation and Government of Alberta consultation policy and procedures.
• Application of best management practices related to resource development, resource extraction and land reclamation, and land use management for commercial, tourism and recreation-based land users.

To be successful, you also should have:

• Demonstrated investigative, compliance monitoring and management, analytical, negotiation and conflict management experience.
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks and priorities with tight timelines in a highly political environment.
• High Skill level in the use of spatial and other database systems such as GLIMPS & ArcGIS.
• Proficiency using a wide range of equipment used for field investigation – including off-highway vehicles, boats, GPS, cameras as well as understanding what other equipment is used by companies in management of their leases and dispositions.

APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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:Competencies relevant to this role include:Systems Thinking – You will understand how your role and your decisions contribute to the larger vision of GOA mandates.Develop Self and Others – You will work with your team to provide leadership, mentorship and foster good working relationships to allow staff to work both independently and as a team member.Build Collaborative Environments – You will network work closely with government staff and land user owners to work collaboratively to evaluate and determine best land use options.Creative Problem Solving – You will need to find creatively solve situational conflicts or concerns with in land approvals and dispositions.Drive for Results – You will strive to meet the goals within your team by fostering team atmosphere and collaboration to meet the GOA mandates.Salary$2,537.00 to $3,263.92 bi-weekly ($66,215 to $85,188 /year)NotesHours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.Frequent travel throughout the South East Area is required (mostly day trips).What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits plan:
• Pension plan:
• Health Spending Account:
• 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, 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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