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 account management.

Managing business processes and information dependencies across systems, including 1GX.

Analyzing current business processes, financial allocations, resource use and operational results to identify efficiencies and improve program outcomes.

Defining and evaluating complex projects and initiatives that support wildfire management, forest operations, forest management, and forest health.

Developing cutting-edge, evidence-informed solutions based on emerging trends, research and leading practices.

Aligning Division business practices with departmental priorities and Division strategic plans.

Building productive relationships and partnerships with internal and external clients, stakeholders and agencies.

Championing organizational change and supporting teams through complex transformation initiatives.

Strengthening staff capacity by providing the tools, resources and guidance needed to manage evolving challenges and risks.

Promoting integrity, transparency, trust and organizational learning throughout the Division.

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