Investigations Manager

Job Information
Job Title: Investigations Manager
Job Requisition ID: 89361
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Novermber 24, 2026
Classification: Management Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)
Salary: $3,920.66 to 5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/year)

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 career opportunities.

Public Safety and Emergency Services works to keep Alberta communities safe and resilient by supporting public safety, emergency management and related services across the province.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is responsible for investigating serious and sensitive incidents (Level 1) and allegations of statutory offences (Level 2) under the Police Act. These investigations involve events an allegation of a statutory offence not reaching the threshold of a Level 1 investigation.

The Investigations Manager (Level 2) is instrumental in the continued development of the ASIRT and the Police Review Commission program including liaison with Alberta Police agencies on investigations, which fall within ASIRT’s mandate. This position will be responsible for the supervision of an integrated team of experienced police officers and civilian investigators ensuring that ASIRT's investigative best practices are followed.

This position case manages criminal investigations not rising to the threshold of level 1 (serious and sensitive).

For more information regarding ASIRT, please visit our website: https://www.albertaprc.ca/about/asirt/

Please review Public Safety and Emergency Services | Alberta.ca to learn more and what we have to offer.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Level 2 Investigations, As Investigations Manager, you will guide and oversee ASIRT's level 2 investigations team, utilizing your investigative and Major Case Management expertise to ensure ASIRT’s investigations are thorough, impartial, transparent. and aligned with the broader public security environment.

Key Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Leading the development of investigative policies and procedures, and providing quality control of the investigative process, disclosure, case management and administrative functions that support ASIRT's investigative process
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communicating with them to resolve conflict and reach optimal solutions
• Providing recommendations to ASIRT's Director of Investigations/ Executive Director concerning the quality and thoroughness of level 2 (allegations of statutory offences) investigations
• Oversight, management and review of ASIRT’s statutory investigations to ensure they are fulsome, impartial, and compliant with ASIRT’s Business Rules.
• Ensuring disclosure of investigative files meets the highest standards of the Alberta Crown Prosecutor Service and the Courts
• Supervise an investigative team, including evaluating daily work, completing performance assessments and ensuring effective day to day operations of the team.
• Managing unit financial resources in accordance with government procedures, and raising emerging issues concerning unit finances to senior/executive leadership
• Seeking and documenting appropriate approvals for business activities such as budget, travel, training and procurement.

Additionally, as part of ASIRT's and the Police Review Commission's leadership team, you will develop and maintain ASIRT's credibility and working relationships with various external bodies such as police services, police commissions, law enforcement organizations, police associations and community groups. Further, as a member of ASIRT and the Police Review Commission, you must foster and maintain the investigative excellence and reputation of the organization.

Candidates must be prepared to travel anywhere within Alberta, to the Yukon, and other Provinces and Territories as required.

The Job Description is provided for further details on 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.

Drive for Results: You maintain ongoing assessments of priorities, thoughtful investigative planning, measuring progress, prescribing and adhering to established timelines while being flexible to changes in legislation and stakeholder expectations.

Develop Self and Others: You lead, coaches and mentor an integrated team including GoA Investigators and seconded police officers, emphasizing leadership development, strategic thinking, building effective relationships, and identifying collaborative approaches.

Creative Problem Solving: You will effectively manage sensitive project investigations that have complex cultural and community concerns. You engage with law enforcement agencies to leverage specialized resources in support of covert and discreet investigative techniques. You focus on outcomes while assessing risk and proposing new and innovative solutions to reduce Executive Director decision timelines.

Develop Networks: You develop consensus with stakeholders (general public, police agencies, Police Review Commission, police associations/counsel, ACPS, interest groups, and other levels of government) by identifying how changes in work processes may affect each stakeholder group.

Qualifications

• Required: A university graduation in a field related, plus six years of progressively responsible experience. Advanced knowledge of the Police Act, Criminal Code, Canada Evidence Act and other applicable legislation is mandatory.
• Equivalency: Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Please note, it is preferred that candidates have formal training and experience in the application of major case management principles and practices in relation to criminal investigations

The following will be considered assets:

• Senior management experience in a law enforcement or investigative environment;
• Experience developing successful working relationships across a wide array of stakeholders;
• Experience with major case management and team commander leadership;
• Practical working knowledge of change management efforts.
• Experience with Human and financial resource management

Other Requirements:

• A cover letter clearly highlights how your experience is aligned with the requirements and noted assets for the role.
• A valid class 5 Drivers license is required.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

• Permanent full time, Edmonton, 36.25 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo and pass a federal and maintain that level of security throughout their employment at ASIRT. Background checks, including a review of previous law enforcement service history and disciplinary history, will be considered
• The successful candidate must be eligible for a Peace Officer appointment in Alberta. Final candidates for this position may undergo a medical assessment.

Any costs associated with obtaining the 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.

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 see Job Application Resources for information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

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) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

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 Marie Mar Bolaron at [email protected].