Firearms Officer

Job Information

Job Title:

Firearms Officer
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Justice

Location:

Calgary or Coaldale
Full or Part-Time:
Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent
Scope:
Open competition
Closing Date:
June 26, 2026
Classification:
Program Services 3 (023

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

The Alberta Chief Firearms Office (ACFO) is responsible for administering the federal Canadian Firearms Program to oversee firearms licenses and registration, maintain provincial firearms safety training standards, assist and collaborate with law enforcement agencies to help enhance public safety, inform Albertans about firearms safety and advocate for law‑ad­mindable firearms owners.

Firearms in Canada are regulated by the Firearms Act and Part III of the Criminal Code. The Government of Alberta administers the Canadian Firearms Program in the province, while the federal government is responsible for creating firearms legislation and regulations in Canada. The Alberta Firearms Act clarifies the role of the Alberta Chief Firearms Office.

To learn more about the Alberta Chief Firearms Office, visit

Join the Chief Firearms Office as a Firearms Officer and play a critical role in ensuring that firearms licensing, compliance, and community safety standards are met across the province.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will provide operational services for the provincial delivery and management of the federal Firearms Act. The services provided enhance public safety through the responsible administration of firearm licensing, serving a wide variety of stakeholders.

You will be responsible for providing clear and concise advice on complex issues and making the final recommendation to the Chief Firearms Officer on the eligibility of the client. As part of the role, you will encourage compliance with corrective actions, investigate public safety concerns, resolve regulatory issues, and determine eligibility for firearms licensing, sale, transport and transfer. This will be achieved through a variety of activities, consultations, and communication with the firearms industry, including importers, exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers.

You will also liaise with a wide range of organizations, such as club and range operators, individual firearms clients, law enforcement agencies, court officers and other government employees.

• Working in accordance with the Firearms Act, other related federal and provincial legislation and the Canadian Firearms Program.
• Investigating and analyzing complex situations and making recommendations to approve or deny firearm licenses.
• Advising the Regional Operations Manager on best approaches for establishing tracking, reporting and evaluation systems.
• Responding to general and complex inquiries related to the Canadian Firearms Program.
• Investigating and analyzing complex situations and making recommendations to approve or deny firearms licences to individuals and business (importers, exporters, wholesalers and retailers).
• Coordinating and conducting inspections of firearms businesses, shooting ranges and client residences for the purposes of complying with the Firearms Act and regulations.
• Independently conducting interviews to inform eligibility issues and make recommendations to the CFO for the approval, refusal or revocation of firearms licences.
• Outlining best practices for unique situations to facilitate consistent application of firearms licensing legislation, policy and operating procedures.
• Carrying out CFO policies, procedures and strategic priorities to effectively conduct investigations, analysis, prepare recommendations and provide information sessions.
• Contributing to tracking, reporting and evaluation systems for the operational cycle as directed by the Regional Operations Manager.
• At the request of the Regional Operations Manager, liaising, collaborating and participating on national working groups and committees in the development of standard operating procedures, policy guidelines and directives and by leading their implementation within Alberta.
• Responding to general…