Job InformationJob Title: Training Sergeant Job Requisition ID: 85525Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency ServicesLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 40 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: Temporary – 3 YearsScope: Open competitionClosing Date: July 16, 2026Classification: Program Services 3Salary: ​$3,238.91 to $4,248.41 bi-weekly ($84,535 - $110,883 per year)  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 ensures effective policing and delivers programs and services to support victims of crime, building safe and healthy communities. For more information about the ministry please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspxRole Responsibilities We're looking for a seasoned, motivated, and result-driven Training Sergeant to shape the future of our force. If you have the experience, leadership, and passion to train tomorrow’s top-tier officers, this is your call to action. As a Training Sergeant, you are responsible for leading and collaborating on the design, development and delivery of training for peace officers through collaboration with Training Academy resources, other Training Sergeants and key internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality, professional, relevant and cost-efficient programs and initiatives are available and delivered on a regular basis.  In this position you continually review training programs for relevancy and alignment with Peace Officer Act certification requirements as well as addressing current and future needs with input/feedback from participants and stakeholders.  Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Developing and designing, induction training programs that ensure correctional and public security professionals continually have the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to fulfill their responsibilities in a safe and proficient manner. Oversee and manages the delivery of training including ensuring qualified trainers/instructors are available.   Proactively developing and maintaining productive working partnerships with Training Academy staff, Ministry staff, other GoA ministries, subject matter experts and other stakeholders to provide relevant current and future training programs.  Proactively researching best practices and doing needs assessment to determine and recommend training initiatives, assessments, tools, etc. for enhancing the learning experience and the ability to apply training to increase job performance. Contribute to Training Academy’s Culture and Leadership by:

Promoting collaboration and positive relationships within and across groups and builds commitment to reach desired results. Ensuring communication is ongoing by setting up processes or structures that facilitate communication and collaboration. Considering how changes might impact colleagues, clients and stakeholders and actively seeks input and involvement. Building trust by being open to perspectives while looking for long-term and mutually beneficial outcomes.

As a member of the Training Academy, it contributes to the success of the Training Academy in achieving its mandate.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of Peace Officer Act and regulations.  Delegated authority given to the Training Academy by the Director of Law. Enforcement regarding Peace Officer training.  Development of policies, processes, accreditation criteria. Adult learning theories with experience applying theory into practice through the provision of training and/or adult learning initiatives. Designing, developing, delivering and evaluating training initiatives. Different training delivery methodologies, emerging methods, technology and tools.  Research methodologies.  Ministry business strategies, priorities, programs, and resources.  GoA learning, training and development initiatives and strategies. 

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.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. The successful candidate will possess the following Alberta Public Service competencies:SYSTEMS THINKING: You consistently take a holistic and long-term view of challenges and opportunities at multiple levels across related areas.BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS: You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes. CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: You are able to assess options, and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solution. DRIVE FOR RESULTS: You are able to determine what outcomes are important and maximize the use of resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and all stakeholders.DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS: You have a commitment to ongoing learning and desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of not only yourself but others as well. AGILITY: You can anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.DEVELOP NETWORKS: You proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.Qualifications Required:

University graduation in a related field; Criminal Justice, law Enforcement, Public Safety, Public Administration, Adult Education plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; Academy Instructor, Field Training Officer, Training Coordinator, Tactical Training Sergeant. Completion of a law enforcement induction training program from a recognized institution or agency (Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services Training Academy, Ontario Police College, Edmonton Police Service, etc.) is required. Valid Alberta Driver’s License would be required. Travel will be required on an as-needed basis.

Assets & preferences:

Current Training Academy or related instructor qualifications (Essential Facilitations, Control Tactics, Firearms, EVOC, First Aid, etc.). Working experience in leadership roles/initiatives (Peer Support Program, Field Training Officer, etc.). Working Experience in formal training, education and experience instructing using adult learning principles. Contributing to workplace culture through special projects and initiatives.

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

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.Notes This position averages 40 hours per week. Hours of Work 7:45am – 4:45pm, Monday to Friday. This is a full time temporary – 3 years position located at Alberta Training Academy, 1568-Hector Road NW, Edmonton. Occasional evening and weekend hours work is required.  Travel will be required on an as-needed basis.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 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.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx. Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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. Leadership and mentorship programs. How To ApplyApplicants 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 StatementThis 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 Tetyana Adamyk at tetyana.adamyk@gov.ab.ca.