Lead wildfire management and sustainable forestry programs as a full-time Forest Area Manager in Fort McMurray, Alberta, with office and field responsibilities.

The Alberta Public Service seeks a senior manager for the Ministry of Forestry and Parks. You will oversee wildfire management, forest health, and forest management programs within a designated Forest Area. Collaboration with Environment and Protected Areas and Operational Services supports administration under a service agreement.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prioritize protection of people, communities, watersheds, resources, and infrastructure
- Direct wildfire prevention, detection, research, pre-suppression, and suppression activities
- Ensure sustainable timber establishment, harvest, and removal
- Implement and manage the Forest Health program budget




- Collaborate with government executives and operational services managers

Requirements:

- University graduation and six years progressively responsible related experience
- Or forestry diploma and ten years natural resource experience
- Knowledge of wildfire, forest management, and forest health programs
- Understanding of legislation, policy, regulations, budgeting, and expenditure control
- Eligibility for Alberta forest management qualified membership preferred

Apply senior leadership, wildfire expertise, and sustainable forest management knowledge across Alberta’s Fort McMurray Forest Area.

📌 Forest Operations Area Manager (Fort McMurray)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Fort McMurray