Investigator

Job Information
Job Title: Investigator 
Job Requisition ID: 82920
Ministry: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Location: Calgary or Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (up to 18 month)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 26, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: ​$2935.39 to $3850.29 bi-weekly ($76,614 - $100,493 /year)

Every Service Albertan strives to enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans through providing exceptional client-focused services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.

Advanced Education Special Investigations (AESI) is responsible for investigation of fraud related to two Advanced Education programs, Alberta Student Aid and Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training. AESI investigates complaints under delegated provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada, and statutes administered by Advanced Education and has province wide jurisdiction.

To learn more about us, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/service-alberta.aspx.

Role Responsibilities

AESI is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Investigator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying emerging trends, issues, and opportunities related to investigative techniques and approaches. This position exists to support the integrity of Advanced Education programs, minimize financial loss, and to support and maintain the integrity of Alberta Student Aid, and the credibility of Apprenticeship and Industry Training and certification standards. This position works collaboratively with stakeholders across the Government of Alberta (GoA), law enforcement agencies, and other partner organizations to carry out comprehensive and complex investigations.

Key responsibilities include collecting evidence to substantiate suspected cases of fraud, and associated violations of legislation, coordination/preparation of court documents and participation as Crown witness in court cases, structured Interviewing  of witness and suspects and taking and analyzing victim statements. This position will make use of a range of advanced investigation techniques and tools including obtaining production orders and executing search warrants. In addition, you will be drafting Information to Obtain (ITO) and executing Production Orders or Search warrants.

The Investigator functions within the parameters of applicable Government and Ministry legislation, regulations, policies, directives and procedures. This position requires independent functioning, analyzing, modification and decision-making regarding current processes in several areas including:

 

• Investigations
• Disclosure
• Policies, programs and initiatives oversight.
• Supporting the Manager of AESI and the Director of Audit and Investigations in achieving the Ministry goals.

 

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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

 

• Systems Thinking: Understands how your work contributes to the achievement of department goals by reviewing and prioritizing incoming files and completing investigations in a timely manner using appropriate techniques to gather and secure evidence.

 

• Agility: Taking advantage of opportunities to change how work is done to better anticipate obstacles and improve service. In this role, you will provide input to the development and revision of legislation, regulations and policies pertaining to the investigation unit identifying emergent issues and making recommendations to management; researches and recommends the acquisition of new systems, technologies, and equipment to senior decision makers.

 

• Develop Networks: Identifies key stakeholder contacts in the organization with whom a relationship must be established. The investigator will cooperate and collaborate with GoA program areas, GoA investigative units, and external law enforcement agencies.

 

• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes by sharing knowledge and expertise with fellow  AESI staff members to fulfill identified training requirements and enhance capabilities of team members.

Qualifications

• University Degree in a related field such as law, law enforcement, police security, criminal justice, criminology or a related field plus a minimum 2 years related experience in case management and investigation.
• A valid driver’s license.

 

The following equivalencies may be considered:

• Two year diploma in related fiels plus 4 years’ of related experience.
• One year Certificate in related field plus 5 years’ of related experience.
• 6 years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

 

Assets

The following will be considered as assets:

• Experience with relevant computer systems (CPIC,MOVES,PERSPECTIVE,JOIN ) and other software tools including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Teams.
• Previous leadership roles responsible for staff development and coaching,
• Previous experience using analytical, research and problem-solving skills to analyze information, facts, statements, and evidence in a logical manner and develop reasonable conclusions and recommendations to resolve issues.
• Previous experience working with, interpreting and applying the Criminal Code policies and procedures pertaining to investigation of violations of the Criminal Code of Canada, the Statues of Province of Alberta, and other related policies including Canada Evidence Act.
• Experience with investigative techniques, including interviewing and interrogation skills, statement analysis and evidence gathering and handling techniques when interviewing witnesses, suspects, and accused persons.
• Previous experience in providing testimony in court or other regulatory hearings.
• Eligibility for Peace Officer designation is required. You will be required to obtain Peace Officer status either through previous experience credit, or successful completion of the Government of Alberta Peace Officer Training Program

 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Please note:

• This posting is for one full time, temporary role with a term of up to 18 months.
• The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day/ 36.25 hours per week.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a level 1 security screening.
• Candidates will be expected to disclose any formal discipline including any unresolved disciplinary matters. This includes, but is not limited to, allegations of abuse, bullying or harassment.  
• A valid drivers license is required.
• AESI has province-wide jurisdiction and travel throughout the province will be required (less than 25% travel).

 

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.

 

A remote/hybrid work arrangement is not offered.

 

Please ensure your resume highlights how your previous work experience is related to the qualifications and requirements for this position. Resumes should clearly state the employment dates on your resume with the month and the year. This will be used to evaluate written communication and attention to detail required by this position.

 

What We offer

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• 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 https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more 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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

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 Adenike Adebayo-Coker at Adenike.Adebayo-Coker@gov.ab.ca.