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 Setting 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