Investigator

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta seeks an Investigator to join its Tobacco Enforcement team in Edmonton. The role involves enforcing tobacco laws, overseeing test purchases, and conducting inspections throughout Alberta. Candidates should have a relevant diploma and be eligible for Peace Officer status. This temporary position requires travel and shift work.

Qualifications

• Must maintain appointment as an Alberta Peace Officer Level 2.
• Comfort with the use of enforcement in regulatory inspections.
• Ability to interpret legislation and rules of evidence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and investigations.
• Coordinate and supervise youth test shoppers.
• Prepare documentation for court and issue violation tickets.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Education

2-year post-secondary diploma in law enforcement or criminal justice

Job description

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Your Opportunity :

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to advance the health of Albertans? Alberta Health Services is currently looking for an Investigator to join its Edmonton-based Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Enforcement team. Working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, the Investigators enforce the Alberta Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Reduction Act, with a focus on preventing tobacco and vaping product sales to minors. Your duties will include coordinating and supervising youth test shoppers who attempt to purchase tobacco and vaping products at retail locations in Alberta and carrying out enforcement activities. Attention to detail is important for this position. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills as you interact with Alberta retailers, the general public, inter-disciplinary team members, partner agencies, and other stakeholders. There are 2 positions available.

Description :

Under the authority of the Alberta Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Reduction Act (TSVRA), the Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Investigator (TSVI) conducts inspections, investigations and surveillance activities. The TSVI coordinates, supervises and assigns work to youth test shoppers, takes evidence and prepares documentation for court. They provide inspection reports to retailers, issue warnings, and issue Part 2 and Part 3 violation tickets in accordance with the Provincial Offences Procedures Act. They take detailed notes, documents all enforcement activities and enter it into the provincial inspections database in a timely manner. They exchange information with peers and work collaboratively with municipalities, law enforcement partners, and other interested groups, and provide field support and expertise to Public Health Inspectors in the enforcement of the TSVRA. The TSVI must be eligible for and maintain status as an Alberta Peace Officer in accordance with the Alberta Public Security Peace Officer Program. This position requires extensive travel throughout the province, with some overnight travel, and it requires rotational shift work, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Classification : Advisor Union : Exempt Unit and Program : Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Enforcement Primary Location : Seventh Street Plaza Location Details : As Per Location Temporary Employee Class : Temporary Full Time FTE : 1.00 Posting End Date : 31-JUL-2025 Date Available : 02-SEP-2025 Temporary End Date : 28-FEB-2026 Hours per Shift : 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks : 2 Shifts per cycle : 10 Shift Pattern : Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off : As Per Rotation Minimum Salary : $30.90 Maximum Salary : $53.08 Vehicle Requirement : Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications :

Have a minimum 2-year completed post-secondary diploma in law enforcement, criminal justice or related field, or relevant experience as a Police Officer, Alberta Peace Officer or equivalent position. Must be eligible for and maintain appointment as an Alberta Peace Officer Level 2 in accordance with the Public Security Peace Officer Program (Peace officers – Overview | Alberta.ca), the Alberta Peace Officer Act and Regulation. Hold a valid Class 5, non-GDL Alberta Operator’s Licence. Completed the Alberta Peace Officer Investigations Program, or Police Officer Training, or training deemed equivalent by the Alberta Public Security Peace Officer program. A combination of education, skills and experience may be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications :

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications :

Minimum of 3 years experience in regulatory inspections and / or investigations. Demonstrated ability and comfort with decision-making including appropriate use of enforcement in regulatory inspections and investigations. Ability to interpret legislation and thorough knowledge of : the rules of evidence, court proceedings, and surveillance techniques.

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