Public Safety Investigator

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 66890
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 19, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment (023PSAMA)
Salary: $2,626.89 to 3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011/year)
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta’s prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.

The ministry promotes a vital and diverse economy by:

• Managing transportation safety
• Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities
• Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access
• Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure

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REQUIREMENTS:

• University graduation in a related field plus 2 years of experience or 2- year diploma and 4 years experience directly related to regulatory enforcement; or equivalent as described below
• MUST be eligible for peace officer appointment
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent

• Reporting to the Public Safety Investigator Team Lead and Manager of Investigations, this position functions within the parameters of applicable federal and provincial legislation, regulations, standards, policies and procedures for carriers, drivers and vehicles.
• Assess bus and truck carriers’ compliance and performance to address underlying issues that affect public safety.
• Investigate complaints made by the public, or other parties, in regard to commercial carrier compliance with Federal and Provincial Acts and Regulations.
• Attend cross-ministry committees: as a department representative and resource person developing partnerships with industry and associations (e.g. CAOEC, AMTA, etc.): acting as a resource person and discuss issues/concerns across the industry.
• Liaise with enforcement agencies such as RCMP, Sheriff’s and municipal police: attending Check stops as an “expert” in regulatory issues (e.g. Hours of Service legislation, safety-related permits, Safety Fitness Certificates, etc.) to assist other attending enforcement agencies.
• This position deals, in person, with the public and industry, sometimes under very emotionally charged conditions, or in very politically sensitive areas.
• This position deals with industry representatives at all levels, from driver to CEO, outside agencies at upper management levels, department staff at management levels, and legal professionals (crown prosecutors and lawyers) on a regular basis.
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