Senior Investigator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Pension Plan

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Government of Alberta’s Police Review Commission in Calgary is seeking a Senior Investigator to lead complex investigations, design investigative plans, and oversee evidence handling. You will mentor staff, ensure compliance with legal standards, and contribute to policy development for a high-profile oversight body.

The role requires a university degree in a related field and four years of experience, with strong communication and analytical skills essential for success.

Qualifications

• Senior Investigator (PS4): university degree and four years of related experience.
• Education/experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Assets: experience with investigative techniques, reports, and disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations and design investigative plans.
• Gather and analyze evidence and conduct interviews.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports and provide testimony.
• Mentor Investigators and develop investigative standards.
• Oversee compliance with evidentiary rules and confidentiality.

Skills

Investigative leadership

Evidence analysis

Legal knowledge

Interviewing skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Criminology/Law and Society/Police Studies/Sociology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job InformationJob Title: Senior Investigator - Police Review Commission
Job Requisition ID: 86788
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: CalgaryFull or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent- 2 openings
Scope: Open competition
Closing Date: September 15, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 biweekly ($82,168 to $107,710 annually)
The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services is committed to protecting Albertans and keeping our communities safe. Working alongside other ministries, law enforcement and other community and Indigenous partners, the ministry is part of the justice and public safety continuum and supports the unique needs of Albertans, while ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the system. The ministry leads the coordination, collaboration, and cooperation of organizations involved in the prevention of, response to, and recovery from emergencies in the province. This collaboration ensures the province is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters.
For more information about the ministry please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx
The Police Review Commission (PRC) is responsible for overseeing the police complaints process for all police services in Alberta and will have approximately 150 staff. The PRC will be at the forefront of leading and supporting police services through a significant change in process and philosophy.

Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to play a role in Alberta’s newest police oversight agency? Do you thrive on conducting complex investigations, gathering and analyzing evidence, and preparing detailed reports that impact public trust in policing?
As a Senior Investigator with the Police Review Commission (PRC), you will lead complex and sensitive investigations into allegations of police misconduct. You will design and oversee investigative plans, analyze evidence, conduct interviews, and prepare detailed investigative reports that inform disciplinary outcomes. You will also mentor investigators, review their files, and contribute to building investigative standards that strengthen the PRC’s oversight model.

• Investigative Leadership – Develop and lead complex investigative plans, and ensure investigations meet legal, procedural, and evidentiary standards.
• Evidence & Analysis – Gather, analyze, and assess digital and physical evidence, ensuring compliance with rules of evidence, disclosure, and confidentiality.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Liaise with legal counsel, police services, and complainants in high-profile or sensitive matters requiring advanced judgment and discretion.
• Reporting & Testimony – Prepare detailed investigative reports and appear as a witness in disciplinary hearings, providing evidence and testimony.
• Continuous Improvement – Contribute to investigative guidelines, tools, and policies to strengthen the integrity and consistency of PRC investigations.

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.
To excel in these roles, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:Senior Investigator

• Systems Thinking: Anticipates outcomes, integrates legislative and policy context, and identifies long-term impacts of investigative findings.
• Creative Problem Solving: Generates investigative strategies, addresses complex challenge with problem-solving approaches.
• Agility: Navigates procedural changes and high-pressure environments with advanced judgment, discretion, and adaptability.
• Build Collaborative Networks: Establishes strong partnerships with police services, legal counsel, and stakeholders to advance investigations.
• Develop Self and Others: Supports professional growth across the investigative team.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Senior Investigator (PS4): University degree in a related field (e.g., Criminology, Law and Society, Police Studies, Sociology) plus four (4) years of related experience.
• Directly related education or experience will be 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 investigative techniques, including interviewing complainants, witnesses, and subject officers.
• Experience drafting investigative reports and disclosure packages.
• Experience working with judicial authorizations (e.g., production orders, search warrants).
• Knowledge of the Police Act, Police Service Regulation, Canada Evidence Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Experience with evidence handling, including digital evidence.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex, sensitive files.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working with Indigenous and diverse communities.

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of investigative standards, evidentiary rules, and disclosure obligations.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed investigative reports for hearings.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret information and identify investigative gaps.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn case management systems.
• Ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Political acumen and sound judgment in handling sensitive, high-profile cases.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass and maintain a fingerprint-based criminal records check, police information check, and other clearances required to access police databases.
• Class 5 driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract; travel within Alberta required.

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

• Location: Calgary – JJ Bowlen Building
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full time)
• Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)

Other Application Information

• Final candidates may be required to undergo an assessment.
• This position may require final candidates to undergo security clearance.

What the GoA has to offer to prospective employee:

• 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.