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 professional membership preferred

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

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