Job Title: Forest Area Manager

Ministry: Forestry and Parks

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2

Salary: $5,139.30 to $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135.73 - $170,332/year) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations.

As the Ministry of Forestry and Parks we are responsible for fostering Alberta’s environmentally responsible forest management practices, including management of wildfires. As well as enabling access to public lands for recreational and commercial purposes while prioritizing conservation. Forestry and Parks also manage public lands and balances sustainable rangelands and grazing leases for Alberta producers.

The Forestry

Division, within the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, works to enhance the economic, environmental, and social contributions of our forests and forested lands to Albertans. For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks please visit our website at: Forestry and Parks . Join our dynamic team as a Forest Area Manager and play a pivotal role in overseeing wildfire management, forest health, and forest management programs within our designated Forest Area.

The Forest Area

Manager, reporting to the Executive Director of Forest Operations Branch, oversees wildfire management, forest health, and forest management programs within their designated Forest Area (FA).

Collaboration with Environment and Protected Areas Executive Directors and Operational Services Managers is crucial for administrative support under the Service Level Agreement between Forestry and Parks and Environment and Protected Areas.

Prioritize protection of human life, forest communities, watersheds, sensitive soils,



natural resources (including timber, recreation, and wildlife), and infrastructure within the provincial wildfire management strategy. Direct wildfire prevention, operational support, scientific research projects, detection, pre-suppression, and suppression activities to mitigate wildfire risks effectively. Ensure responsible and sustainable forest management practices including timber establishment, harvest, and removal on public lands, in accordance with existing legislation, policy, and direction.

Implement and manage a Forest Health program and budget for the Area, adhering to existing policies and regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, manage budgets, and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve departmental objectives. If you are passionate about sustainable forestry practices and possess strong leadership skills, we invite you to apply and contribute to the conservation and management of our natural resources.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

Creative Problem Solving: Develop Networks : Builds networks and trusting relationships with stakeholders. University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by six years progressively responsible experience,



or Diploma in Forestry or a related discipline plus ten years of experience in natural resource and wildfire management is required.

Assets: Membership, or eligibility for membership, with the Alberta Association of Forest Management Professionals is preferred. Understanding of budgeting and expenditure control. Comprehensive knowledge of wildfire, forest management, and forest health programs, legislation, policy, and regulations.

In-depth understanding of wildfire suppression methods, cause, behavior, prevention principles, and techniques. Familiarity with provincial legislation related to forestry, environmental protection, and public lands management.

Experience in natural resource and wildfire management. This competition is recruiting for a full time permanent position in Fort McMurray with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will be operating out of an office and field setting.

Travel within the region on a regular basis and throughout the province on occasion will be required as part of your responsibilities and the successful candidate will have frequent contact with Ministry staff and colleagues, other government departments, clients, and external stakeholder’s province wide. This job will require you to fly in a helicopter and work extended hours including evenings and weekends. The position may also require you to work away from home up to 24 days based on emergent situations within the province.

Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates. Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC). Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.

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