Assistant Investigator (70157)
Assistant Investigator (70157)
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Job Title:Assistant Investigator
Job Requisition ID:70157
Ministry:Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Location:Edmonton
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:May 6 2025
Classification: Program Services 2
Salary: $2345.14 to $3076.28 biweekly ($61208 $80290/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: Service Albertan strives to enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans by providing exceptional clientfocused services that meet and exceed our clients expectations. We are looking for collaborative agile solutionsfocused individual with strong communication skills and a strong service orientation. If that describes you please read on!
To learn more about us please visit: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction .
Role Responsibilities
If you believe in Justice unbiasedness investigations and have an enforcement regulatory or protection background then become a member of our team in the capacity of an Assistant Investigator!
The Consumer Investigation unit (CIU) Assistant Investigator is an entrylevel investigator position. You will conduct investigations into allegations of violations of Albertas Consumer Protection Legislation obtain evidence for purpose of seeking the truth and taking appropriate enforcement action. Investigations assigned directly to you will generally be a lower level of complexity. You may also work in a team led by more senior investigators who are conducting complex investigations completing assigned investigative tasks.
As the successful candidate you will be required to demonstrate:
- Ability to complete Alberta Peace Officer Investigator training and be eligible to obtain a Peace Officer appointment.
- Ability to learn Albertas Consumer Protection Legislation apply this knowledge to conducting investigations and enforcing this legislations.
- Knowledge of the Criminal Code and ability to enforce specific criminal code sections in the area of fraud and theft as some investigations may also involve allegations of criminal activity.
- Knowledge and training in conducting investigations gathering evidence service of legal documents and report writing.
- Excellent listening written and verbal communication skills. Investigators are required to promote a fair market place by providing information to the public and business community. Investigators will also be required to provide testimony in Court or administrative Enforcement Appeal Hearings.
- Ability to work well within a team with the public businesses industry associations and other law enforcement agencies.
The Ideal candidate is expected to have:
- Excellent organizational time management skills and ability to pay attention to details and communicate details both written and verbally.
- Excellent negotiation judgement conflict resolution and mediation skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Suite program andfunctions including Word Outlook and Excel.
- Ability to learn computer applications such as corporate registry motor vehicle records and others for data base searches CIU records management.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to conduct investigative tasks.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position
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:
you will need to provide results in a complex diverse and changing environment.
Drive for Results:you will work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department.
Develop Self and Others: you will drive by example a team culture that is focused on continuous learning and growth and encourage selfdevelopment through experience sharing.
Build Collaborative Environments: you will establish and maintain business relationships with clients encourage or facilitate discussions and build long lasting relationships.
Develop Networks: you will seek out input from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to solve complex problems and provide the best solutions.
Systems Thinking: you will consider the whole system when developing evaluating and implementing process and technology change.
Creative Problem Solving: Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Qualifications
University graduation in Police Investigation or Justice Studies or equivalent as described below.
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 of education
The following will be considered assets:
- Experience in law enforcement regulatory enforcement or protection background.
- Experience or education in Business Administration Accounting or Finance.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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This is a permanent position located in Edmonton.
Location: 3rd Floor Commerce PlaceStreet NW Edmonton AB.
Applications must include a wellwritten cover letter and resume that indicates how your experience aligns with the scope of this position in order to be considered for this competition.
If a security screening is required;
- Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Outofprovince applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information learning and development Alberta Public Service Careers tool .
- Positive workplace culture and worklife balance.
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
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 for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed postsecondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( 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 contactCynthia Masemolaat.
Employment Type
Full-Time
