Senior Provincial Forestry Investigator

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Extensive experience conducting complex investigations in a regulatory or enforcement environment
Strong knowledge of provincial and federal legislation relevant to forestry and environmental enforcement (e.g., Forests Act, FPPA, EPEA, Public Lands Act, Criminal Code, Charter)
Demonstrated ability to lead investigations that may result in administrative, civil, or judicial outcomes
Experience preparing court briefs, administrative records, and legal documentation
Ability to be appointed as a Peace Officer under the Peace Officer Act
Advanced skills in evidence collection, interviewing, and investigative analysis
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including courtroom testimony
Ability to work independently in a dynamic and often high-pressure environment
Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Nice To Haves

Eligible for registration with Alberta Association of Forest Management Professionals (RPF or RPFT)
Completion of FI-210 and FI-310 Wildfire Investigations Training Courses

Responsibilities

Leading complex investigations into forestry-related non-compliance under legislation such as the Forests Act, and Forest and Prairie Protection Act
Applying advanced investigative techniques, including evidence collection and preservation, judicial authorizations, interviewing, and analytical assessment of economic benefit and proceeds
Preparing comprehensive investigation files to support administrative penalties, regulatory prosecutions, and civil litigation, including cost recovery actions
Appearing as a Crown witness in court and administrative proceedings and providing expert evidence
Collaborating with Alberta Justice, Crown Prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and other regulatory bodies to advance enforcement outcomes
Issuing enforcement actions such as violation tickets, written warnings, and orders under applicable legislation
Providing expert advisory support to departmental staff and leadership on compliance and enforcement matters
During wildfire season, supporting the provincial wildfire investigations unit, as required, by providing surge capacity
Contributing to the development of compliance policy, investigative procedures, and operational standards
Delivering training and mentoring to staff to build investigative capacity across the department
Participating in provincial and inter-agency working groups to advance compliance and enforcement practices