Manager Fish Allocation and Use

Job Information Job Title: Manager Fish Allocation and Use Job Requisition ID: 69930 Ministry: Forestry and Parks Location: Edmonton (other locations within Alberta may be considered) Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: May 7, 2025 Classification: Senior Manager Zone 1 Salary: $3,655.42 to $4,987.54 bi-weekly ($95,406 - $130,174 /year) The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx Forestry and Parks – Responsible for growing our manufactured wood products and forestry sector, preserving, and managing our public lands and protected areas. Protected areas are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s protected areas inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations. The Hunting and Fishing Branch – promotes sustainable hunting, trapping, and angling opportunities for all Albertans using objective-based management of game and fish. The branch is responsibly for the management and allocation of Alberta’s fish and wildlife resources, including statutory decision making, engagement and consultations as well as policy surrounding the the public, private and commercial uses of these resources. For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/forestry-and-parks.aspx . Role Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, Fisheries Allocation and Use, this position will be a part of the management team responsible for implementing effective stewardship of Alberta’s provincial fisheries and wildlife resources through effective policy and programming. This position will provide direct supervision and leadership to diverse teams of professionals including senior regulatory, science, policy as well as education and communications, to meet branch and departmental priorities while providing enhanced levels of engagement and interaction with stakeholders. Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Developing and supporting fisheries policy, legislation and program renewal. Leading a team of subject matter experts through program modernization and improvements to the allocation and use of fisheries resources that support Albertans while maintaining conservation and opportunity.
• Participating in and being Alberta's lead on developing regulatory change packages, variation orders and recommendations for regulatory and policy renewal and modernization.
• Managing the subject matter specialists that produce the Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations.
• Leading and providing strategic direction to Alberta’s aquaculture program.
• Developing strategies and managing staff and implementation of Indigenous consultations and public engagements around regulatory changes to fishing in Alberta annually.
• Providing leadership and direction to the management of provincial recreational fisheries including all native and non-native fisheries such as naturalized and put and take stocked recreational fisheries in Alberta. Providing direction and helping build priorities by way of fish species, management objectives, stocking rates and fishing regulations to Alberta fish hatchery teams to support the stocking of 2.1 million trout and millions of walleye each year.
• Lead and support fisheries engagements, education and outreach planning and implementation relating to allocation and use of fisheries resources (webinars, on-line, social media, websites, meetings etc.).

Please click on this link to view the job description. 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 . Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes. Facilitates communication, collaboration, and commitment. Creative Problem Solving: Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems. Allows others to think creatively and voice ideas. Brings the right people together to solve issues. Identifies new solutions for the organization. Systems Thinking: Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities. Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives. Works towards actions and plans aligned with Alberta Public Services (APS) values. Works with others to identify areas for collaboration. Drive for Results: Knows what outcomes are important and maximizes resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals consistent with APS direction. Qualifications Required:

• A completed university degree in natural resources, environmental science, fish and or wildlife biology, ecology or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience including supervisory experience.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one year of education for one year of experience or vice versa. Assets

• Extensive experience managing people and programs including a working familiarity with financial and business management planning systems.
• Working knowledge of fish and wildlife ecology and management systems to support a comprehensive understanding of fish and wildlife values, management objectives and allocation strategies.
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory programming and as a statutory decision maker (e.g., Fisheries Act and Wildlife Act ).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the policies, legislation and regulations governing the management of fish and wildlife resources in Alberta, including familiarity with monitoring government policies and approaches.

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 competition is for 1 full-time permanent position located in Edmonton. Other locations within Alberta may 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). Example: 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. Example: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017). What The GoA Has To Offer

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx .
• Pension plans: 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/alberta-public-service-human-resource-directives .
• 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 agreements.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

Resources For Applicants

• https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx .
• https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx .
• https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/ .

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 Michele Murphy at Michele.Murphy@gov.ab.ca .