Director, Business Services in Edmonton

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. 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, enabling access to public lands for recreational and commercial purposes while prioritizing conservation.

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.

Role Responsibilities

As the Director, Forestry Business Services, you will shape how the Forestry Division manages its resources, delivers essential programs, and responds to evolving priorities. This influential leadership role supports critical provincial programs, including wildfire management, forest management, and forest health. Reporting to the Executive Director, Central Services, you will lead the Forestry Business Services section and provide strategic oversight of Division-wide financial, administrative, and business program support.

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the Forestry Business Services team in delivering coordinated financial, administrative, and operational support across the Division.
• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to Executive Directors on program delivery, business operations, resource allocation, and organizational priorities.
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and contingency funding requests to support responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Directing contracting, procurement, records management, human resource administration, fleet monitoring, and aircraft and equipment account management.
• Managing business processes and information dependencies across systems, including 1GX.
• Analyzing current business processes, financial allocations, resource use, and operational results to identify efficiencies and improve program outcomes.
• Defining and evaluating complex projects and initiatives that support wildfire management, forest operations, and forest health.
• Developing innovative, evidence-informed solutions based on emerging trends, research, and leading practices.
• Aligning Division business practices with departmental priorities and Division strategic plans.
• Building productive relationships and partnerships with internal and external clients, stakeholders, and agencies.
• Championing organizational change and supporting teams through complex transformation initiatives.
• Strengthening staff capacity by providing the tools, resources, and guidance needed to manage evolving challenges and risks.
• Promoting integrity, transparency, trust, and organizational learning throughout the Division.

Competencies

Systems Thinking: Demonstrated ability to incorporate broader organizational, political, and risk considerations into planning and decision-making.

Creative Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to foster innovation by encouraging creative problem-solving, new ideas, and continuous improvement.

Develop Networks: Demonstrated ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure diverse perspectives are understood, represented, and addressed.

Build Collaborative Environments: Demonstrated ability to foster open communication, collaboration, and a shared vision across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Agility: Demonstrated ability to lead change, foster adaptability, and create a culture of agility and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline, supplemented by six (6) years of related experience in financial management including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Assets

A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, including recognized legacy CA, CMA, or CGA designations, in good standing. Knowledge of government operations or another large, publicly accountable organization. Background in forestry, wildfire management, natural resource management, or similarly complex operational environments. Understanding of government contracting, procurement, records management, and human resource administration. Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and information management systems, including 1GX. Ability to prepare contingency funding requests and support Treasury Board and corporate reporting processes. Leadership experience in organizational transformation.

This is a permanent full-time position with a 36.25-hour work week, Monday to Friday. Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC). Other items may include availability to work outside regular business hours when operationally required and the ability to travel occasionally, including overnight travel.

Links and information on what we have to offer: Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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.