Overview
Senior Land Management Specialist Jobs in Calgary, Canada at Government of Alberta
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of Land, Ecosystems and Conservation, the Senior Land Management Specialist provides strategic leadership and technical expertise in the management of Crown lands. The position oversees and mentors a team of professionals including land management specialists, planners and ecologists to support responsible management of Crown lands. They will lead the design and implementation of projects and programs based on the principles of integrated land management, address complex land-use issues, plan for recreational trails, and provide oversight of our protected areas.
The role collaborates with stakeholders and numerous government ministries to ensure land management decisions align with the requirements of the Public Lands Act and other related legislation, regulations, and government policies.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Delivery of local and regional programs and projects that support responsible Crown land management addressing complex pressures and issues often requiring trade-off decision-making.
• Provide leadership and oversight to resource management planning including coordinating trail management plans, delivering on stewardship of Alberta’s protected area network and supporting sub-regional planning initiatives.
• Lead Indigenous, stakeholder and public engagement, facilitation and mediation to seek solutions on contentious and sometimes divisive land management issues.
• Provide direct supervision, mentorship and performance management to a team of professional staff.
• Resolve complex issues dealing with allocation, planning and use of Crown land. This can include acting as a department subject matter expert on Crown land issues, and supporting ministerial and executive briefings.
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Title: Senior Land Management Specialist
Company: Government of Alberta
Location: Calgary, Canada
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