Director, Code of Conduct Investigations

Role Responsibilities

Do you want to play a leadership role in building Alberta’s newest police oversight agency? Are you driven to lead investigations that strengthen accountability, public confidence, and trust in policing? If so, then we have an opportunity for you!

As the Director, Code of Conduct Investigations with the Police Review Commission (PRC), you will lead two investigative teams and the PRC’s digital evidence management unit. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will oversee investigations into police misconduct, guide investigative strategies, and provide expert advice to PRC leadership.

Key areas that will make you successful in this role:

Strategic Leadership – Build and lead investigative teams in Edmonton and Calgary, establishing priorities, driving performance, and developing capacity. Provide coaching, direction, and recruitment leadership while fostering a culture of accountability and professionalism.

Investigative Oversight – Oversee complex, sensitive, and high-profile misconduct investigations, ensuring evidence is collected, analyzed, and documented in compliance with legislation and policy. Guide staff in applying trauma-informed and culturally competent practices.

Evidence Management – Lead the PRC’s digital evidence team, ensuring proper handling, redaction, storage, and disclosure of digital records to support investigations, disciplinary hearings, FOIP requests, and litigation.

Strategic Advice – Provide expert input to executive leadership on investigative policy, frameworks, and systemic issues in policing. Influence provincial policy and represent the PRC on committees, task forces, and intergovernmental working groups.

Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with police services, associations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and oversight partners across Canada. Promote transparent investigative practices that foster trust with complainants, subject officers, and the public.

On-Call Leadership – Participate in the PRC’s 24/7 on-call schedule to assess Level 1 incidents, determining whether they meet the threshold for investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT).

This is a unique opportunity to influence the establishment of a groundbreaking police oversight agency in Alberta while managing sensitive investigations that impact communities across the province.

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APS Competencies

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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

To excel in this role, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

•    Build Collaborative Environments: Foster partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including police services, complainants, and community organizations, to enhance cooperation and trust in oversight processes.
•    Drive for Results: Anticipate and address investigative challenges by aligning resources, meeting legislated timelines, and applying lessons learned to improve investigative practices.
•    Develop Networks: Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with law enforcement, Indigenous communities, and oversight partners provincially and nationally.
•    Develop Self and Others: Promote continuous learning within investigative and evidence management teams, supporting staff development and fostering a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g., Criminology, Law and Society, Police Studies, Sociology)  plus seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience.

Notes

•    Location: Edmonton or Calgary
•    Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full time)
•    Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)

Other Application Information:

A cover letter is required with your application.

•    Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume e.g. Jan 2022 to Dec 2023
•    Final candidates may be required to undergo an assessment.
•    This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.

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.

What the GoA has to offer to prospective employee:

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.