Regional Director, Fish & Wildlife NE

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Regional Director, Fish & Wildlife NE Job Requisition ID: 75747 Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas Location: Edmonton, Athabasca, Lac La Biche, Cold Lake, or Fort McMurray Full-Time: Full Time • Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week • Permanent Scope: Open Competition • Closing Date: October 20, 2025 Classification: Senior Manager, Zone 2 • Salary: $4,402.49 to $5,590.52 bi-weekly ($114,904 - $145,912/year) The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit the Alberta Diversity and Inclusion policy page.

The Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch provides leadership for programming related to: species and population assessment and reporting; fish and wildlife habitat policy and stewardship programming; contributing to land use approvals systems and decisions; fish, wildlife and species at risk management and conservation; fish and wildlife disease; and aquatic invasive species. The Branch builds meaningful partnerships to gather and share data and information to take management and stewardship action.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Regional Director Fish and Wildlife NE will lead the strategic delivery and implementation of fish, wildlife and species at risk conservation and management, and related habitat programs across northeast Alberta, and contribute to provincial-scale policies and initiatives.

You will influence provincial, regional, and subregional environmental and natural resource plans, objectives, thresholds, and actions.

The Regional Director Supports And Contributes To Effective Delivery Of Ministry, Divisional And Branch Business And Operational Plans. This is accomplished by:

Identifying and delivering operational and policy requirements supporting regional and provincial fish, wildlife, species at risk and habitat conservation and management goals and outcomes.

Proactively collaborating across Ministries, with regional and provincial program leads, and external partners to strategically leverage and integrate resources.

Ensuring the development of science-based information, and the conveyance of that information to decision makers within and outside of government.

Incorporating results-based budgeting in reviewing and ensuring budget expenditures are utilized in a cost-effective manner.

Providing briefing materials and analyses of issues and providing recommended solutions and alternatives.

You will foster an engaging, respectful, and professional work environment, with focus on the conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources and founded on the Alberta Public Service (APS) values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Excellence. You will provide leadership for the north east region Senior Managers and professional, technical and scientific staff, as well as provide tools, processes, and training to enable them to effectively meet the challenges of delivering on the department's mandate in relation to fish, wildlife, species at risk and habitat conservation, management, assessment and reporting.

APS Competencies Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Agility: The ability to effectively prioritize and manage programs and workloads, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility in responding to shifting priorities, emerging issues, and changing directions, while consistently meeting deadlines and organizational objectives.

Building Collaborative Environments: The capacity to foster collaboration and partnerships across diverse stakeholders, including internal divisions, government entities, Indigenous communities, fish and wildlife user groups, conservation organizations, academia, research organizations and industry groups.

Developing Networks: The skill to establish, engage, and maintain strong relationships within government and with various stakeholders, organizations, and communities.

Systems Thinking: The ability to apply strategic thinking, analysis, and planning to integrate scientific, social, and economic considerations into cohesive and sustainable programs.

Creative Problem Solving: The capacity to address complex challenges by applying risk assessment, issue management, and an understanding of trade-offs.

Qualifications Required:

A bachelor’s degree in conservation biology, ecology, environmental sciences, biological sciences, or a closely related natural resource management field.

A minimum of 6 years of progressive leadership experience in managing fish, wildlife, species at risk, and habitat programs at the regional or provincial level.

A valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.

Equivalency

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Assets

Experience in delivering fish and wildlife conservation and management programs, implementing field-based initiatives and research programs, and overseeing population monitoring efforts.

Breadth and depth of knowledge of applicable provincial and federal legislation, regulations, and policies relevant to Alberta’s fish, wildlife, species at risk, habitat, and land use planning and approvals programs.

Notes This full-time, permanent position is based in Edmonton, Athabasca, Lac La Biche, Cold Lake, or Fort McMurray, Alberta. Consideration may be given to other adjacent locations within the Northeast Region. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, totaling 36.25 hours per week, with occasional extended hours for travel or stakeholder meetings. The role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams and making high-impact decisions that influence environmental policy, resource management, and stakeholder relations.

How To Apply Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. Applicants must apply online. For more information, visit the GoA job application resources page.

Closing Statement This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact Jane McEwen at Jane.Mcewen@gov.ab.ca.

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