Job Information
Job Title: Rangeland Agrologist
Job Requisition ID: 80783
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Athabasca
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (expected end date Sept 27, 2027)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found
Classification: Agrologist 2
Salary: $2,918.05 - $4,001.58 biweekly ($76,161 - $104,441/year)
As the Ministry of Forestry and Parks we are responsible for fostering Alberta’s environmentally responsible forest management practices, including management of wildfires. We preserve our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans. As well as enabling access to public lands for recreational and commercial purposes while prioritizing conservation. Forestry and Parks also manages 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: https://www.alberta.ca/forestry-and-parks.
Are you passionate about sustainable land stewardship and supporting Alberta’s agricultural community? Join the Department of Forestry and Parks, Lands Operations Division, where your expertise will directly influence how public lands are managed for grazing, cultivation, and haying. As a Rangeland Agrologist, you’ll play a critical role in balancing ecological integrity with responsible economic development—ensuring Alberta’s agricultural crown lands remain productive, sustainable, and accessible for generations to come.
Reporting to the Rangeland Approvals Team Lead, the Rangeland Agrologist delivers the Rangeland, Forest Reserve, and Provincial Grazing Reserve Approvals programs under the Public Lands Act and Forest Reserve Act. This is a regulatory land management role that requires strong professional judgment and deep knowledge of agricultural crown land management. The position involves making integrated decisions that support sustainable agriculture, protect ecological values, and enable responsible land use.
Working closely with internal teams, partner agencies, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities—including First Nations and Métis Settlements—you will help guide land allocation, approvals, and land management practices. You will also represent local interests in regional and provincial working groups, contributing your expertise to the development of policies, regulations, and land management strategies.
Your key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
If you are motivated to contribute your expertise to responsible land stewardship while supporting Alberta’s agricultural sector, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how public lands are managed across the province.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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.
Education and Experience:
Equivalences may be considered.
Requirements:
Assets:
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.
This is a full-time temporary position with an estimated end time of Sept 27, 2027. Located in Athabasca. Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day, 36.25 hours per week.
This position requires extensive fieldwork, operating off highway/ATV vehicles, driving on gravel roads (and highway) and working alone around livestock in remote areas where wildlife may be present.
Candidates may be required to complete a written assignment as part of the interview process.
Instructions for your Resume:
For Employment Experience:
For Post-Secondary Education:
Any costs associated with obtaining the 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.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
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.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
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. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Rashi Vaktania at Rashi.Vaktania@gov.ab.ca.
We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.
Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!
Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.