Lands Officer

Government of Alberta
Peace River, AB

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Permanent

Skills

ArcGIS
Class 5 Licence
Post-secondary education
Environmental Science
Bachelor's
Land management
Social Work
College diploma

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Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 85040
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Peace River
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open competition
Closing Date: July 13, 2026
Classification: Natural Resources 8
Salary: $3,165.58 to $4,088.56 bi-weekly ($82,621 to $106,711/year)

The Ministry of Forestry and Parks supports the well-being of Albertans through sustainable development and management of Alberta’s lands, forests, and parks. The ministry addresses land management, access, compliance and enforcement, and appeals and dispute resolution with respect to public lands in Alberta. It provides Albertans and visitors with opportunities to explore unique natural landscapes, engage in nature-based experiences and outdoor recreational activities.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Lands Team Lead, this role is responsible for the regulatory review, authorization, and lifecycle management of industrial, commercial, recreational, and bed and shore activities on Crown lands. Utilizing principles of Integrated Resource Management, the position ensures the sustainable use of public lands by balancing development with environmental, social, and ecosystem values.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess applications for land use activities on Crown land, ensuring alignment with legislation, policy, and sustainability principles.
Ensure regulatory compliance through inspections, audits, and enforcement, including reclamation and incident resolution.
Provide expert advice and guidance on regulatory processes to a wide range of stakeholders, including municipalities, industry, Indigenous communities, and the general public.
Conduct field inspections and monitor land use to verify compliance with authorizations.
Collaborate with other regulatory bodies and government departments on integrated land use decisions.
Apply professional expertise across environmental, regulatory, and land management disciplines.
Contribute to policy development and program improvement through operational feedback.
Work independently in both office and field environments, including remote areas and varied weather conditions.

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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.

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Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively.

Creative Problem-Solving: Assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Agility: Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining resilience and working effectively in changing environments.

Develop Networks: Building networks and trusting relationships with stakeholders.

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.

Qualifications

A completed 4 years degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Technology, Forest Technology, Natural Sciences or a related field.

Minimum 4 years of related experience with the principles and practices of integrated land management.

A valid Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent).

Equivalencies may be considered:

A related two-year diploma plus 6 years related experience
Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

Assets

Experience in administering applicable government legislation, regulations, and policies (i.e. Public Lands Act, Public Lands Administration Regulation, Provincial Parks Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Water Act, Weed Control Act, Forests Act, Forest and Prairie Protection Act, and the Mines and Minerals Act).
Working knowledge of the public lands application process.
Experience with stakeholder engagement, both internal and external, such as with industry, recreation groups, environmental organizations, indigenous communities, 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 ArcGIS.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

Notes

This competition is full-time peremenant position located in Peace River.

Monday – Friday, 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:

Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time)
E.g.: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:

Please specify your major and length of program
Please specify the year you graduated
E.g.: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

Working for the Alberta Public Service -
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Professional learning and development -
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
Leadership and mentorship programs

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.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This 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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Rashi Vaktania at [email protected]

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