Lands Team Lead

Job Information

Job Title:

Lands Team Lead
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Forestry and Parks

Location:

Peace River
Full or Part-Time:
Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
March 9, 2026
Classification:
Program Services 5
Salary: $3,263.63 to $4,299.89 bi-weekly ($85,180- $112,227 year)

The Ministry of Forestry and Parks supports the well‐being of Albertans through sustainable development and management of Alberta’s lands, forests, and parks. The ministry addresses land management, access, compliance, and enforcement, and appeals and dispute resolution with respect to public lands in Alberta. It provides Albertans and visitors with opportunities to explore unique natural landscapes, engage in nature‑based experiences and outdoor recreational activities.

Reporting to the Lands Manager, the Lands Approval Team Lead is responsible for providing leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary team consisting of professionals, technical specialists, and technologists. This role oversees the administration of approvals, licences, permits, disposition management, and monitoring programmes for activities regulated under the Public Lands Act and Public Lands Administrative Regulation.

The Lands Approval Team Lead must have working knowledge of related legislation, including the Provincial Parks Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Water Act, and Forests Act. Operating within this legislative and regulatory framework, the Team Lead is accountable for implementing provincial and regional policies, procedures, and directives, as well as defending departmental decisions and actions. The position ensures that approval processes are delivered in a timely, accurate, and integrated manner across multiple resource sectors, including forestry, water, range, land use, and environmental management.

• Implement provincial and regional land management policies, procedures, and guidelines to support consistent and effective regulatory practices.
• Review and approve land use activities under delegated authority, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, environmental standards and strategic plans.
• Support and implement the Land Management Inspection Programme (LMIP) to monitor industry compliance with approval conditions, legislation and policy.
• Supervise and mentor staff, including professionals, technical specialists and technologists, to ensure consistent, high‑quality decision‑making and operational performance.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal departments, external stakeholders, industry representatives, municipalities and the public to support integrated land and resource management.
• Represent the department in defending programme decisions and contribute to the development and implementation of regional and provincial initiatives.

• Systems Thinking – To integrate broader context into planning and to plan for how the current situation is affected by broader trends.
• Creative Problem‑Solving – To come up with solutions to solve complex problems while balancing the development, conservation and use of resources.
• Agility – To identify and manage required changes as well as associated risks with both staff and clientele.
• Drive for Results – To strive to exceed expectations and maximise resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the Department while maintaining accountability to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Build Collaborative Environments – To ensure a collaborative approach is taken within your work to facilitate open communication and leverage team skills to achieve desired outcomes.

• A completed university degree in a related field (Environmental Science, Forestry or other Natural Resource Programme is preferred).
• Minimum 6 years of related experience with the principles and practices of integrated land management.

Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience, or vice versa.

• Experience with applicable legislation, regulations, and guidelines (i.e. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Water Act, Mines…