Lands Officer - Jobs in Peace River

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Job InformationJob Title: Lands Officer Job Requisition ID: 41215Ministry: Forestry and ParksLocation: Peace RiverFull or Part-Time: Wages - Full-TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: Temporary - 6 monthsScope: WagesClosing Date: Open until position filledClassification: Subsidiary 05B 3625 Natural Resources 6About UsThe Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx. The Ministry of Forestry, Parks and Tourism invests in growing Alberta’s environmentally responsible wood products and forestry sector; protecting Alberta’s forests from wildfire; preserving our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans; supporting Alberta’s vibrant tourism industry, and managing public lands for Alberta producers. For more information on the Ministry of Forestry, Parks and Tourism, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/forestry-parks-and-tourism.aspx.RoleReporting to the Team Lead, this technical position is responsible for operational delivery of the Lands Program, which may include industrial, commercial, recreation, bed and shore, and riparian activities on all public lands within an assigned area.The Lands Officer regulates land use and related activities through the review and conditioning of approvals of the various applications to use public lands and determines end use of public land for different activities. Recommendations and decisions regarding approval of activities are determined through discussions with affected stakeholders and through referrals with other agencies (i.e. Resource Stewardship Division) from which issues are identified and appropriate integrated solutions determined. The position subsequently ensures compliance with approved plans and disposition conditions through field inspections and audits and follows up on incidents of non-compliance through investigations and recommended enforcement action. The review of applications and plans, and the subsequent compliance monitoring, is conducted in accordance with provincial legislation, departmental goals and policies, and the principles of integrated land management for all land use dispositions.Key responsibilities include:Administer, inspect, and monitor industrial, commercial, and recreational dispositions and activities as related to the Public Lands Act and Parks Act Delivering extension services to meet applicant/client needs on all aspects of Crown land management and sustainable use Providing input into public land management and operational policy and program development Evaluating land to determine the highest and best sustainable use of Crown land Integrating decisions to facilitate a balance of sustainable land uses Administering vacant Crown land to provide a balance of development, use, and conservation while maintaining biodiversity Assisting other Divisions and agencies with program delivery as required Participate in the Occupational Health and Safety programQualificationsEducation:A two-year technical diploma in a related field such as Forestry Technology, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, or Natural Sciences, Three years of related experience with the principles and practices of integrated land management, and A valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.Equivalencies may be considered on the basis of:1 year of education for 1 year of experience.Assets include: Working knowledge and ability to interpret various legislation including Public Lands Act, Public Lands Administration Regulation, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Weed Control Act, Forests Act, Forest and Prairie Protection Act and associated regulations, and the Mines and Minerals Act. Working knowledge of Public Lands application process. Experience with stakeholder engagement, both internal and external, such as with industry, recreation groups, environmental organizations, and municipalities. Experience operating specialized equipment such as electronic information and tracking systems, ATVs, 4X4 trucks in off-highway conditions, GPS units, and trailer units. Experience with ARC GIS.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: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.How Competencies will apply to this role:BUILDING COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.DEVELOP NETWORKS: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.AGILITY: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.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. Salary$2,199.13to $2,796.09bi-weekly ($57,397 to $72,977/year)NotesHours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to FridayPlease note that is a temporary (6 months) Wage position located in Peace River.In your application, please a include cover page detailing your interest in the position, and role related experience. In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. What We Offer: Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca Leadership and mentorship programs Professional learning and development Positive workplace culture and work-life balance Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.caHow To ApplyClick on the “Apply Now” button.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system. If 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, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘SignIn’ should you already have an account. 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 at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx.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:https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/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) https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-overview.aspx. Applicants are encouraged to include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.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 #39; 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 Christina Tataryn at Christina.Tataryn@gov.ab.ca.If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.