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Manager, Investigations


Company : Government of Alberta


Location : Edmonton, Division No. 11


Created : 2026-01-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview Job Title: Manager, InvestigationsJob Requisition ID: 78960Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and ImmigrationLocation: Edmonton, ABFull or Part-Time: Full-TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: January 30, 2026Classification: Manager Zone 2Salary: $3,806.46 - $5,122.39 bi-weekly ($99,348.51 to $133,694.38/year) Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration: Each day in Alberta, more than two million people go to work and fuel Albertas economic engine. The Ministry supports regional and provincial economic development, attracts skilled workers and promotes safe, fair and healthy workplaces. For more information on the Ministry, please visit: Responsibilities The Ministry is looking for a strategic leader with investigations and supervisory experience to join Occupational Health and Safety Program Delivery within the Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces Division as the Manager of Investigations. Reporting to the Director of Investigations, the Manager will lead a team of professionals responsible for the investigation of all reportable incidents under Albertas Occupational Health and Safety legislation. This position is responsible for a team of Lead Investigators, Technical Advisors, Investigations resolution staff and an Investigations Assistant, with oversight of all investigations, including serious incidents, injuries and fatalities at worksites. The Investigations Manager liaises with internal and external stakeholders including staff, OHS Compliance, third party subject matter experts and Specialized Prosecutions with the Ministry of Justice where charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act are pursued. Key Skills and Requirements Strong ability to interpret and apply legislation, providing support, advice and quality assurance reviews on complex investigations. Expertise regarding a full range of investigative and regulatory enforcement functions including scene and evidence management, taking statements and recommendations for prosecutions. Demonstrated supervisory or management experience and excellent change management, coaching and mentorship capability. Exceptional relationship-building and communications skills, including excellent listening, writing and organizational skills. If you are a forward thinking leader who thrives in a fast paced and dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you! APS Competencies Competencies are behaviors essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. The following competencies are considered essential for this opportunity and will be evaluated during the recruitment process. BUILDING COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS: Leads and contributes to environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve desired outcomes. DEVELOP NETWORKS: Maintains close relations with stakeholders and considers broader needs to ensure client satisfaction. DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS: Focuses on developing others through mentoring, coaching and managing performance. SYSTEMS THINKING: Maintains a broad strategic view and plans for short and long term impact. AGILITY: Prioritizes competing workloads effectively and contributes to organizational goals. CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: Analyzes complex problems to focus on the best end result for the client. Time Management & Decision Making: Prioritizes workloads, adapts to changing priorities and makes timely decisions. DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Sets and achieves goals to deliver outcomes aligned with departmental objectives. Psychological Resilience & Emotional Intelligence: Maintains professionalism in high-pressure environments and during exposure to distressing situations. Qualifications Minimum Recruitment Standards University degree in a related field and four years of recent experience, preferably within a regulatory compliance organization. Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience mentoring and coaching individuals is also required. Equivalency: 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. For application consideration, you must attach a cover letter explaining your qualification and suitability for this role. The following knowledge, skills or experiences are considered as assets: Detailed knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code, OHS policies/procedures and best practices. Knowledge of challenges and opportunities currently facing Albertas workforce in relation to OHS issues. Understanding of budget related issues, variance and approval processes related to hosting, hiring, procurement, contracting, etc. Breadth of knowledge of the varied businesses and industries in Alberta. Experience in business planning, implementation, and evaluation. Leadership and management skills and the ability to provide clear direction. Knowledge and capacity to build high performance teams and effectively prepare teams to adeptly manage change. Budget and contract management skills. Strong problem solving skills and ability to establish and sustain effective stakeholder relationships. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to This is a permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Candidates are required to submit resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. Its important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the roles qualifications and needs. In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 June 2009 (part-time). The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, may need to provide a 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 will be the responsibility of the candidate. Links & Information Working for the Alberta Public Service - Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - Public Service Benefit Information - learning and development - Alberta Public Service Careers tool - Positive workplace culture and work-life balance. Leadership and mentorship programs. How To Apply 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. Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit more information. It is recommended that applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from IQAS or another recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator. See details. 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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. For further information or to request accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Gloria Ducharme at . #J-18808-Ljbffr