Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Job InformationJob Title: Director, Business ServicesJob Requisition ID: 88415Ministry: Forestry and ParksLocation: EdmontonFull or Part time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: October 27, 2026Classification: Senior Manager, Zone 2Salary: $5,139.30 to $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135 - $170,332/year)The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.As the Ministry of Forestry and Parks we are responsible for fostering Alberta’s environmentally responsible forest management practices, including management of wildfires. We preserve our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans. As well as enabling access to public lands for recreational and commercial purposes while prioritizing conservation. Forestry and Parks also manage public lands and balances sustainable rangelands and grazing leases for Alberta producers.The Forestry Division, within the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, works to enhance the economic, environmental, and social contributions of our forests and forested lands to Albertans.Role Responsibilities Are you a strategic leader who can turn complex operational, financial and organizational challenges into practical solutions? As the Director, Forestry Business Services,



you will shape how the Forestry Division manages its resources, delivers essential programs and responds to evolving priorities. This influential leadership role supports critical provincial programs, including wildfire management, forest management and forest health.Reporting to the Executive Director, Central Services you will lead the Forestry Business Services section and provide strategic oversight of Division-wide financial, administrative and business program support.You will advise Executive Directors on complex operational matters, lead organizational transformation initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance programs and services. You will also oversee the team responsible for supporting an annual operating budget of more than $150 million and contingency funding requests which have been in excess of over $ 700million each of the last three years.Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Leading the Forestry Business Services team in delivering coordinated financial, administrative and operational support across the Division.Providing strategic advice and recommendations to Executive Directors on program delivery, business operations, resource allocation and organizational priorities.Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and contingency funding requests to support responsible stewardship of public resources.Directing contracting, procurement, records management, human resource administration, fleet monitoring, and aircraft and equipment

📌 Director, Business Services (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton