Standards Officer

Job Information

Job Title:

Employment Standards Officer

Job Requisition

Ministry:
Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta / Calgary may be considered

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: 4 Permanent Positions

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
June 12, 2026

Classification:
Program Services 3

Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/year)

Each day in Alberta, more than two million people go to work and fuel Alberta’s economic engine. The Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration supports regional and provincial economic development, promotes international trade and investment, attracts skilled workers and promotes safe, fair and healthy workplaces. For more information on the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, please visit  .

Reporting to a Team Lead within the Complaint Resolution Unit or Special Investigations and Inspections Unit, Employment Standards Officers (ESOs) are tasked with resolving disputes where alleged contraventions of the Employment Standards Code have occurred. This is achieved by providing education to parties, facilitating mediation and negotiation discussions, and conducting investigations and advanced enforcement activities including site inspections, audits and prosecutions.

ESOs exercise the authorities delegated under the Code in a fair and unbiased manner and make determinations. These determinations can become enforceable as a judgment in the Alberta Court of King’s Bench.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Agility
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Creative Problem Solving
• Develop Networks
• Develop Self and Others
• Drive for Results
• Systems Thinking

University degree in a related field, supplemented with at least two years of related experience with interpreting legislation and/or policy and procedures. A Class 5 Driver’s License is also required.

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proven mediation experience with composure, judgement and effectiveness in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, verify and analyse facts and apply legislation.
• Excellent organisational skills, prioritising tasks, managing time and consistently delivering high quality work within required timelines.
• Client focused, detail oriented, and thorough, ensuring accuracy and care in every task.
• High character team player with excellent work ethic – accountable, independent, self‑driven, reliable, respectful, collaborative, and motivated to contribute to shared goals with a positive, solutions oriented attitude.

Any application without a cover letter will be disqualified from the competition.

These are permanent full‑time positions working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Preferred work location will be Edmonton, Alberta. Calgary may also be considered.

Training will be provided. The successful candidate will be required to write and pass training, including an Employment Standards legislation examination for continued employment.

Candidates are required to submit resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience and relevant competencies. Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year).

Final candidates will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, may need to provide suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks or interview travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

This competition may be used to establish a talent pool for upcoming vacancies for the role.

If you require any further information or accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jenny Luong at