Executive Director, Alberta Serious Incident Response Team

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Posting Date: Feb 25, 2026

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title: Executive Director, Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT)

Job Requisition ID: 79696

Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location: Edmonton or Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: March 18, 2026

Classification: Executive Director, Legal

 

 

About Us

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

 

The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services (“PSES”) has significant oversight and involvement in the public security and emergency services through its various divisions and operations. The department is responsible for the administration of law enforcement, correctional services, policing and police oversight and public safety. The Ministry supports crime prevention and restorative justice programs, as well as programs and services to support victims of crime including those affected by domestic violence and human trafficking. The Ministry also coordinates large scale emergency and disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and initiatives.

 

For further information, visit the ministry website at: https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx

 

 

Role

The Executive Director (ED) receives day-to-day strategic direction from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PRC, and reports directly to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives for human resources, policy and financial and budget issues.

 

The ED has full accountability for ASIRT’s provincial operations, including investigative strategy, operational deployment, human resource management, and financial stewardship. The role includes leadership of both Level 1 and Level 2 investigators, ensuring seamless coordination across mandates while preserving the independence and integrity of ASIRT investigations.

 

The ED is the statutory decision-maker responsible for determining whether criminal charges will be laid against a police officer upon completion of an investigation. The role provides authoritative legal and strategic oversight to advance investigations, ensures investigative integrity, and establishes policy direction for ASIRT’s legal services and investigative practices in alignment with legislative requirements and jurisprudence. Travel across Alberta is required for the role.

 

 

Qualifications

With extensive senior leadership experience, you bring expert knowledge of the Police Act, related regulations, provincial and federal legislation, and a strong understanding of police duties and operational responsibilities. You possess deep expertise in criminal law, investigative procedures, and Alberta’s prosecution processes, including the work of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service. Your background includes advanced understanding of the Criminal Code, Canada Evidence Act, Charter compliance, and policing policies and governance. In addition, you excel in building strong relationships across government and the broader sector, supported by strong negotiation, facilitation, interpersonal, and consulting skills. The ideal candidate must navigate significant change‑management demands, harmonizing processes, aligning organizational practices, and establishing efficient workflows across the three PRC branches.

Successfully leading this integration while maintaining operational continuity and team cohesion will be a critical challenge.

 

A related undergraduate law degree and membership of or eligible for admission to, the Law Society of Alberta is required. A combination of experience and education will be considered. Job specific experience includes more than ten years of criminal law practice, along with significant senior management experience.

 

 

Salary

$7,852.41 - $10,319.52 biweekly ($204,947.90 to $269,339.47 yearly)

 

 

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 

 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

 

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities.  Search Profile  

 

 

How to Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.  

 

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.

 

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

 

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx

 

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.  

 

Resources for applicants:

https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx

https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

 

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

 

 

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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.

 

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.