Senior Investigator

Government of Alberta; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Senior Investigator to lead high‑priority consumer protection investigations and enforce regulatory provisions. This role involves gathering evidence, advising on enforcement actions, and coordinating with police and Crown prosecutors.

The successful candidate will manage complex files, develop investigative plans, and mentor junior staff while maintaining high standards of integrity and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Criminology, Law enforcement, Investigations or a related field, in addition to four years of investigative experience in a regulatory or law enforcement environment.
• Knowledge of consumer protection legislation and enforcement tools in administrative/regulatory settings.

Responsibilities

• Conducting complex investigations by interviewing parties, examining records, taking statements and gathering evidence.
• Assessing findings and recommending enforcement action including warnings, undertakings, administrative or civil steps, or prosecution.
• Leading multi-investigator files with plans, resources and assignments.
• Preparing court, prosecution and administrative documentation and supporting case presentation.
• Collaborating with police, RCMP and national/international partners on joint investigations.
• Advising investigators on techniques and supporting staff development.
• Identifying marketplace trends and potential legislative gaps to inform policy discussions.
• Promoting consumer awareness through presentations and community partnerships.

Skills

Analytical judgment

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organization

Professional integrity

Systems Thinking

Creative Problem Solving

Agility

Drive for Results

Develop Networks

Build Collaborative Environments

Develop Self and Others

Education

University degree in Criminology/Investigations or related field

Job description

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Ministry: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 20, 2026

Classification: Program Services 4 Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)

Use your advanced investigative expertise to protect consumers and promote a fair marketplace. As a Senior Investigator, you will lead complex and sensitive investigations, apply innovative enforcement approaches, and work with regulatory and law-enforcement partners to address serious consumer protection matters.

Role Responsibilities

The Senior Investigator conducts high-priority investigations under consumer protection legislation and delegated provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada. Working with minimal direct supervision, the role gathers and evaluates evidence, recommends regulatory or legal action, leads investigative teams, supports court and administrative proceedings, and provides technical guidance to other investigators.

Your key responsibilities include

• Conducting complex investigations by interviewing involved parties, examining records, taking statements, and gathering, securing and preserving evidence.
• Assessing investigative findings and recommending proportionate enforcement action, including warnings, undertakings, administrative proceedings, civil remedies or prosecution.
• Leading multi-investigator files by developing investigative plans, securing resources, assigning responsibilities and directing investigative activities.
• Preparing court, prosecution and administrative-hearing documentation, including briefs, draft charges, affidavits, summonses and subpoenas.
• Supporting legal and regulatory proceedings by serving documents, appearing as a witness, liaising with Crown prosecutors and assisting with case presentation.
• Inspecting financial and business records to identify compliance deficiencies and communicate findings to regulated organizations.
• Collaborating with police services, the RCMP, other governments and national or international enforcement partners on joint and cross-jurisdictional investigations.
• Advising investigators on investigative techniques, sharing subject-matter expertise and supporting the development of less-experienced staff.
• Contributing to legislative, policy and program discussions by identifying marketplace trends, enforcement concerns and potential legislative gaps.
• Promoting consumer awareness through presentations, community partnerships and approved media activities.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate

• Analytical judgment: Evaluating complex evidence, identifying material issues and selecting defensible investigative and enforcement approaches.
• Communication: Presenting sensitive or technical information clearly in interviews, reports, legal documents, hearings and public-facing settings.
• Conflict resolution: Managing challenging interactions with professionalism, tact and respect.
• Organization: Coordinating evidence, documentation, competing priorities and procedural requirements across demanding files.
• Professional integrity: Exercising discretion and impartiality when handling politically sensitive, high‑profile or confidential matters.

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.

• Systems Thinking: Recognizing how evidence, legislation, enforcement options and broader marketplace issues intersect when determining an appropriate course of action.
• Creative Problem Solving: Applying sound judgment and innovative investigative techniques to resolve complex, multifaceted or sensitive files.
• Agility: Adapting investigative plans and priorities as new evidence, legal considerations or operational demands emerge.
• Drive for Results: Advancing investigations thoroughly and efficiently while maintaining established evidentiary, legislative and procedural standards.
• Develop Networks: Building productive relationships with regulatory bodies, law‑enforcement agencies, prosecutors, businesses and community organizations.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Coordinating effectively across investigative teams and jurisdictions while maintaining clear roles, accountability and information‑sharing.
• Develop Self and Others: Sharing expertise, providing practical guidance and supporting the continued development of other investigators.

Qualifications

A university degree in Criminology, Law enforcement, Investigations or a related field, in addition to:

• Four years of investigative experience in a regulatory environment or extensive investigative experience in a law enforcement environment.
• Extensive knowledge of consumer protection legislation, advanced investigative techniques and enforcement tools used in administrative and regulatory settings, or extensive investigation experience in a law enforcement environment.
• Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal legislation affecting consumer marketplace investigations.
• Ability to meet the requirements for appointment as a Peace Officer under the Peace Officer Act for the applicable enforcement authorities.

The following will be considered Assets

• Experience supporting or conducting prosecutions.
• Experience with administrative enforcement actions or hearings.
• Experience leading complex or multi-investigator files.
• Experience working on joint, cross-jurisdictional or inter‑agency investigations.
• Experience preparing court documents or appearing as a witness in legal or administrative proceedings.

One (1) full-time permanent position available. 36.25 hours of work per week

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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. [e-mail] .