Executive Director, Forestry Central Services Ministry: Forestry and Parks Full or Part-Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular and Temporary The 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 high paced team where innovation is valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: .

Forestry and Parks supports the well-being of Albertans through sustainable development and management of Alberta’s lands, forests and parks. A critical part of the mandate is to oversee all wildfire management and management of Provincial forests. This includes wildfire response and mitigation and prevention, forest management planning, forest health, trade, industry regulation and revenue collection.

The Assistant Deputy

Minister of Forestry is seeking to fill an Executive Director position.

The Executive

Director of Forestry Central Services will coach, manage, and mentor a management team to achieve business plan goals and explore efficiencies in service and program area delivery.

The Executive

Director will take the lead role influencing cultural change and championing innovation, encouraging and identifying opportunities for efficiency and continuous improvement. This position is a key member of the Division Executive Leadership Team, and will provide strategic advice in relations to programs, initiatives, emerging trends, and issues relating to all matters related to the Provincial forestry program and to our valuable staff.

The Executive

Directors works closely with the ADM, the other Executive Directors in the Forestry Division, other senior representatives of the ministry, other ministries and governments,



indigenous and municipal leaders, service providers and industry stakeholders.

Executive

Director, Forestry Central Services (Permanent) The Executive Director, Forestry Central Services leads a diverse team of approximately 100 government professionals to oversee several programs including forestry procurement, financial reporting, wildfire cost recovery, human resources administration, grants administration; communications related to wildfire and forest management, emergency public and stakeholder communications; The pace can be quick, no shortage of challenges, priorities can shift rapidly and there can be some long hours, however the Forestry Division is a supportive close-knit team that is dedicated and passionate about the Provincial forests. The ideal candidate for the Executive Director position will have extensive senior management experience leading staff, related technical knowledge, and highly skilled at forming and maintaining positive relationships with partners and clients. You have a proven record of accomplishment in financial and budget management.

Superior leadership, communication, and negotiation skills and a highly developed capacity to establish strong networks and linkages will be critical to your success. Formal accreditation in financial management is a definite asset. $5,896.65 - $7,749.28 bi-weekly ($153,902 - $202,256 yearly) Travel within the province will be required as part of your responsibilities. Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements 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 Executive Search at psc.

📌 Executive Director | Permanent, Full-Time (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton