Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 85991
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 23, 2026
Classification: Sergeant
Salary: $148,084 (Sergeant 1)/$150,064 (Sergeant 2)
Please note: It is anticipated that this position will transition to the new Alberta Sheriffs Police Service at a future date. Thus, this position will initially be filled in a civilian capacity and is expected to transition to a sworn police officer role upon establishment of the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service.
Reporting to the Inspector, Recruitment, the Sergeant Recruitment provides operational leadership for ASPS recruitment activities including candidate attraction, assessment, selection, background screening, and onboarding. This position supervises recruitment personnel, leads recruitment initiatives and outreach activities, manages candidate pipelines, and ensures recruitment processes are conducted in accordance with ASPS standards, Provincial Policing Standards, and and other applicable recruitment standards . The role supports workforce planning and strategic recruitment initiatives to attract and select qualified candidates who meet the operational needs of the ASPS.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise recruitment personnel and daily recruitment operations.
- Coordinate recruitment campaigns, outreach events, and candidate attraction initiatives.
- Manage candidate screening, testing, interviews, and selection processes.
- Oversee background investigations, security screening, and pre-employment assessments.
- Build partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and external stakeholders.
- Monitor recruitment metrics and support workforce planning and recruitment strategies.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, Provincial Policing Standards, and ASPS policies.
- Maintain recruitment records, reporting, and quality assurance processes.
- Support onboarding activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices.
- Maintain accurate, defensible training records and contribute to continuous program improvement
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:
- Systems Thinking: Understands workforce needs, recruitment trends, and labour market conditions to develop effective recruitment strategies and support organizational priorities.
- Drive for Results: Manages recruitment activities, candidate pipelines, and selection processes to achieve hiring objectives while ensuring quality, efficiency, and service excellence.
- Build Collaborative Environments: Works collaboratively with Human Resources, hiring managers, and stakeholders to support fair, transparent, and effective recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Agility: Adapts to changing recruitment priorities, operational requirements, and candidate market conditions while maintaining service delivery and process integrity.
- Creative Problem Solving: Identifies recruitment challenges and opportunities, uses data and insights to inform decisions, and develops innovative approaches to attract and assess qualified candidates.
A university degree in Human Resources, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Public Safety, or other related fields, plus six (6) years of experience in human resources, recruitment, or assessment/investigative role within a law enforcement environment and supervision.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
- one year of experience for one year of education.
Candidates must be eligible for appointment as a Police Officer in the Province of Alberta in accordance with the Police Act (Alberta).
Requirements
- Eligible for appointment as a Police Officer in the Province of Alberta in accordance with the Police Act (Alberta).
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications and maintain fitness for duty.
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License or equivalent.
Assets
- Working knowledge of applicable legislation and authorities governing policing, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- Experience managing candidate pipelines, recruitment campaigns, and selection processes including testing and background investigations.
- Ability to analyze recruitment metrics, workforce planning data, and labour market conditions to inform recruitment strategies.
- Experience coordinating teams and managing operational projects with competing priorities and timelines.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to
This position works Monday to Friday- 8:15am to 4:30pm
Successful candidates must maintain mandatory training and recertification, including use-of-force qualifications, in accordance with Provincial Policing Standards and ASPS policy.
Applicants will be subject to professional standards checks with their previous policing employer(s), enhanced background/security screening, and reference checks.
Please note a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements and assets of the role is required.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service -
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
- Professional learning and development -
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Marie Mar Bolaron at [email protected].
