Senior Investigator

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Job Title:

Senior Investigator - Police Review Commission

Job Requisition

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 – 2 openings

Scope:
Open competition

Closing Date:
September 10, 2026

Classification:
Program Services 4

Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 biweekly ($82,168 to $107,710 annually)

The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services is committed to protecting Albertans and keeping our communities safe. Working alongside other ministries, law enforcement and other community and Indigenous partners, the ministry is part of the justice and public safety continuum and supports the unique needs of Albertans, while ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the system. The ministry leads the coordination, collaboration, and cooperation of organizations involved in the prevention of, response to, and recovery from emergencies in the province.

This collaboration ensures the province is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters.

For more information about the ministry please visit:

The Police Review Commission (PRC) is responsible for overseeing the police complaints process for all police services in Alberta and will have approximately 150 staff. The PRC will be at the forefront of leading and supporting police services through a significant change in process and philosophy.

Are you ready to play a role in Alberta’s newest police oversight agency? Do you thrive on conducting complex investigations, gathering and analyzing evidence, and preparing detailed reports that impact public trust in policing?

As a Senior Investigator with the Police Review Commission (PRC), you will lead complex and sensitive investigations into allegations of police misconduct. You will design and oversee investigative plans, analyze evidence, conduct interviews, and prepare detailed investigative reports that inform disciplinary outcomes. You will also mentor investigators, review their files, and contribute to building investigative standards that strengthen the PRC’s oversight model.

Senior Investigator

• Investigative Leadership – Develop and lead complex investigative plans, and ensure investigations meet legal, procedural, and evidentiary standards.
• Evidence & Analysis – Gather, analyze, and assess digital and physical evidence, ensuring compliance with rules of evidence, disclosure, and confidentiality.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Liaise with legal counsel, police services, and complainants in high-profile or sensitive matters requiring advanced judgment and discretion.
• Reporting & Testimony – Prepare detailed investigative reports and appear as a witness in disciplinary hearings, providing evidence and testimony.
• Continuous Improvement – Contribute to investigative guidelines, tools, and policies to strengthen the integrity and consistency of PRC investigations.

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:  .

To excel in these roles, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Systems Thinking: Anticipates outcomes, integrates legislative and policy context, and identifies long-term impacts of investigative findings.
• Creative Problem Solving: Generates investigative strategies, addresses complex challenge with problem-solving approaches.
• Agility: Navigates procedural changes and high-pressure environments with advanced judgment, discretion, and adaptability.
• Build Collaborative Networks: Establishes strong partnerships with police services, legal counsel, and stakeholders to advance investigations.
• Develop Self and Others: Supports professional growth across the investigative team.

• Senior Investigator (PS4): University degree in a related field (e.g., Criminology, Law and Society, Police…