Role Responsibilities

The Recreation, Education, and Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of the regional recreation and partnership program on Crown land. The role oversees the development and maintenance of trail systems, recreation infrastructure, stewardship initiatives, education and outreach, and a capital investment programs. Reporting to the Director of Recreation, Ecosystem, and Land Management, the manager collaborates with other regional managers to ensure integrated, outcome-focused program delivery across the region.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Implementation of the Trails Act and delivering the department recreation mandate.
• Overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the regional operational program for Crown lands, including trail systems, infrastructure maintenance, site planning and capital investment projects.
• Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with volunteer stewardship groups to become Trail Managers and other partners to support recreation stewardship initiatives.
• Designing and implementing education programs and communication strategies to inform the public and stakeholders about Crown land recreation opportunities, regulations, and safety.
• Collaborating with internal programs (e.g., Conservation Officers, Parks, Forestry), municipalities, commercial stakeholders, and Indigenous communities to ensure integrated land management and address resource conflicts.
• Keeping safety and wellness at the forefront of the work and team.
• Mentoring, coaching, and supporting the Recreation, Education, and Partnerships team, fostering a safe, effective, and high-performing work environment.
• Contributing to branch-wide business planning, financial oversight, emergency response, and policy development to ensure smooth and efficient program delivery.
• Ensuring  compliance with relevant legislation, including the Trails Act, Public Lands Act, and Public Land, to regulate and manage public land recreation access and activities.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

How Competencies will apply to this role:

• Systems Thinking: Strategic systems thinking to work within a broadly defined conceptual framework and manage multiple complex issues, programs and functions while delivering results and creative solutions within rigid time frames.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Researching, analyzing and problem-solving to assess and respond to varied and complex issues through synthesizing different viewpoints and risks, and making decisions in alignment with legislation, and Ministry and government business priorities, direction and intent.
• Drive for Results: Assurance of continuous improvement, business flow process development and understanding and application of risk analysis, risk mitigation and risk communication to promote risk tolerance among staff.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Develops and maintains effective working relationships and partnerships with senior representatives of the Ministry, other departments, Municipal decision makers, agencies, industry, and stakeholder organizations to address issues and lead organizational change efforts relating to the lands program.
• Agility: Leadership and influencing to promote innovation, build consensus and motivate others to accept and adopt innovative concepts and approaches.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Completed university degree (4 years) in resource management, environmental sciences, environmental or natural resource law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of directly related experience, including senior leadership roles.

Equivalency: Related education or experience may be considered on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:

• Knowledge of outdoor recreation management and practice, especially on a multi-use land base.
• Demonstrated experience providing leadership to teams in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive issues and competing interests.
• Ability to manage budgets including strategic planning and fiscal responsibility.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, government partners, and non-governmental organizations.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with Alberta’s Crown land legislation, and relevant land management plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing briefing materials and communicating effectively with leadership.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

• This position has historically been located in Calgary, but other locations in the South Region will be considered.
• Monday – Friday, 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year).
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time).
E.g.: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week).

For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program.
Please specify the year you graduated.
E.g.: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017).

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.