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.

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