Job Information
Job Title: Employment Standards Officer
Job Requisition ID: 84649
Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Location: Edmonton, Alberta/Calgary may be considered
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 4 Permanent Positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 12, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 -$100,492/year)
Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Each day in Alberta, more than two million people go to work and fuel Alberta’s economic engine. The Ministry of Jobs, Economy Trade and Immigration supports regional and provincial economic development, promotes international trade and investment, attracts skilled workers and promotes safe, fair and healthy workplaces.
For more information on the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/jobs-economy-trade-and-immigration.
The work we do at Employment Standards Program Delivery (ESPD) is challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.
Are you interested in a position that is challenging, rewarding and focused on ensuring a fair and equitable workplace for Albertans? Look no further as we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Reporting to a Team Lead within the Complaint Resolution Unit or Special Investigations and Inspections Unit, Employment Standards Officers (ESOs) are tasked with resolving disputes where alleged contraventions of the Employment Standards Code (Code) have occurred.
This is achieved by providing education to parties, facilitating mediation and negotiation discussions, and conducting investigations and advanced enforcement activities including site inspections, audits and prosecutions. ESOs exercise the authorities delegated under the Code in a fair and unbiased manner and make determinations. These determinations can become enforceable as a judgment in the Alberta Court of King’s Bench.
If this opportunity interests you, please do not hesitate to apply!
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
University degree in a related field, supplemented with at least two years of related experience with interpreting legislation and/or policy and procedures. A Class 5 Driver’s License is also required.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
Preference will be given to candidates with the following assets:
Other Requirements:
Any application without a cover letter will be disqualified from the competition.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
These are permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Preferred work location will be Edmonton, Alberta. Calgary may also be considered.
Training will be provided. The successful candidate will be required to write and pass training, including an Employment Standards legislation examination for continued employment.
Candidates are required to submit resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It’s important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role’s qualifications and needs.
Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) to assist in assessing attention to detail skills.
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 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.
This competition will be used to establish a talent pool from which candidates may be considered for upcoming vacancies for the role.
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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 https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
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). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jenny Luong at Jenny.Luong@gov.ab.ca.
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Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.