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Job Information Job Title: Lands Program Specialist Job Requisition ID: 80060 Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: May 14, 2026 Classification: Program Services 4 Salary: $3,056.5 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,774 - $104,572/year) Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is dedicated to safeguarding Alberta''s natural resources and ecosystems while balancing environmental and economic needs. We focus on wildlife conservation, managing protected areas, creating environmental policies, conducting research, and engaging the public through educational initiatives. Our commitment is to sustainability, ensuring Albertas landscapes and resources are preserved and responsibly managed for future generations. In this role, you will: Lead the endtoend delivery of provincially administered private land conservation programs, including grant funding and land purchase initiatives. Manage program intake, application review processes, approvals, grant agreements, contract administration, and reporting requirements. Coordinate and support grant review committees, synthesize recommendations, and provide advice to management and senior leadership. Monitor, evaluate, and report on program outcomes, budgets, risks, and performance to ensure effective stewardship of public funds. Develop and prepare briefings, decision materials, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences. Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders such as municipalities, conservation organizations, producers, and landowners. Support policy and program development, including research, analysis, and implementation of legislation, policies, tools, and frameworks related to private land conservation. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance program effectiveness and delivery. Competencies Creative Problem Solving: You approach private land conservation and program delivery challenges with sound judgment and adaptability, analyzing complex information to identify practical, defensible solutions. Build Collaborative Environments: You foster respectful, inclusive, and productive working relationships with internal teams and a wide range of external partners, including municipalities, conservation organizations, landowners, and Indigenous partners. Systems Thinking: You consider broader impacts, risks, and longterm implications to ensure private land conservation initiatives align with government priorities and support responsible, sustainable land stewardship across Alberta. Drive for Results: You take accountability for delivering highquality, timely work in a complex and evolving environment. You effectively manage competing priorities, deadlines, and program requirements while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with legislation, policy, and funding agreements. Qualifications University graduation with a focus on Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Biology, or a related field. Minimum four (4) years of related experience supporting landbased programs, regulatory or program delivery, policy development or legislative implementation. A valid Class 5 driver''s license is required. Equivalency Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year education. Assets Experience administering or evaluating grant funding programs. Familiarity with private land conservation, ecosystem services, or landuse planning. Experience working with external stakeholders, Indigenous communities, NGOs, or multistakeholder committees. Knowledge of provincial legislation, policies, and government decisionmaking processes. Experience preparing briefing materials for senior leadership. Familiarity with Environment and Protected Areas Legislation. This fulltime permanent position is based in Edmonton. This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15AM 4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week. Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr