JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 75004
Ministry: Public Service Commission
Location: Various Alberta Locations
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 18, 2025
Classification: Human Relations 3
Salary: $3,229.17 to $4,268.20 bi-weekly ($84,281 - $111,400/year)

WHAT YOU BRING

We’re looking for an investigator with curiosity, persistence, and a commitment to fairness. You thrive in the “grey zone,” balancing thorough fact-finding with professional judgment. You bring:

• Proven experience conducting workplace, regulatory or law enforcement investigations.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking to assess evidence and determine defensible findings.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to produce clear, detailed and credible reports.
• The ability to remain neutral, objective and resilient in high-stakes and emotionally charged situations.
• Knowledge of workplace legislation, policy and investigative best practices.
• A collaborative approach to working with HR, leadership, unions and other stakeholders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A university degree in a related field such as Human Resources Management, Labour Relations, Business Administration, Psychology, Law or Legal Studies, Criminology or Sociology, Industrial Relations, or Public Administration, along with five years of relevant experience in the following areas:

• Managing complaints related to harassment, misconduct, or similar issues, including conducting interviews, gathering evidence, and preparing investigative reports.
• Interpreting and applying employment legislation, organizational policies, and collective agreements; overseeing disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Maintaining case files and producing reports and findings to support clients in making informed disciplinary decisions.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you passionate about creating respectful, safe and accountable workplaces? Do you thrive in complex environments where your investigative skills can make a meaningful impact? If so, we invite you to bring your expertise to our Investigations Unit as a Senior Investigator.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Senior Investigator, you will play a critical role in upholding workplace integrity across the Government of Alberta. You will lead independent, impartial investigations into allegations of misconduct, breaches of the Public Service Act and Code of Conduct, and Respectful Workplace Policy complaints. Your work will directly support a culture of fairness, trust and accountability within the public service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and conducting thorough investigations into complex and sensitive workplace complaints.
• Interviewing complainants, respondents and witnesses with professionalism and neutrality.
• Collecting, analyzing and assessing evidence to determine findings based on the balance of probabilities.
• Preparing high-quality, defensible investigative reports that may be relied upon in disciplinary, grievance, arbitration, or legal proceedings.
• Overseeing triage of formal complaints, ensuring timely and appropriate routing.
• Serving as a trusted contact for internal stakeholders, and liaising with external agencies (including law enforcement) when necessary.
• Supporting organizational learning by mentoring HR staff, sharing investigative best practices, and delivering education sessions.
• Identifying systemic issues and contributing insights that influence policy evolution and workplace culture.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Investigations in the Alberta Public Service carry weight. The findings you produce will influence disciplinary decisions, arbitration outcomes, and organizational culture. You will help shape respectful workplaces across the province, ensuring employees are treated fairly and organizational values are upheld.
If you are energized by solving complex puzzles, seeking clarity in challenging situations, and applying your investigative expertise to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.
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