Role Responsibilities

Are you an exceptional writer with a talent for translating complex information into clear, accurate, and meaningful communications?

The Police Review Commission (PRC) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Disposition Writer to support the fair, transparent, and timely resolution of police conduct complaints. In this role, you will be responsible for drafting and reviewing assessment and disposition letters, and other complaint-related correspondence that directly impacts complainants, subject officers, and stakeholders.

As the Disposition Writer, you will:

• Draft, edit, and finalize assessment and disposition letters that are accurate, impartial, and aligned with legislative requirements and organizational standards.
• Ensure correspondence clearly communicates decisions, findings, procedural rights, and applicable timelines in plain language.
• Work closely with PRC staff, Legal Services, and leadership to validate facts, clarify complex information, and resolve discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain templates, writing standards, and guidance materials to improve consistency and quality.
• Provide writing support, coaching, and feedback to staff to strengthen communication practices and plain-language writing skills.
• Research and stay current on relevant legislation, case law, policy updates, and best practices in public-sector and regulatory writing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by providing recommendations that support operational excellence and improved service delivery.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining public confidence in Alberta's police oversight process by ensuring complaint outcomes are communicated clearly, fairly, and professionally.

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.

• Build Collaborative Environments - Develops positive working relationships and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure accurate, high-quality communications and outcomes.
• Drive for Results - Takes ownership of work, delivers high-quality products within timelines, and continuously seeks opportunities for improvement.
• Agility - Adapts to changing priorities, evolving legislation, and complex situations while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Develop Self and Others - Supports team development through coaching, knowledge sharing, and the creation of tools and resources that build organizational capacity.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Administration, Criminology, Law, English, or a related field, plus 2 yeas related experience in professional writing, editing, investigations, regulatory decision writing, complaints management, or a related environment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Assets

• Experience preparing disposition letters or clear, plain-language communications on complex or sensitive issues.
• Knowledge of administrative decision-making processes and complaint resolution environments.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policy, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong editing, proofreading, and technical writing skills.
• Experience conducting quality assurance reviews, audits, or process improvement initiatives.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines within a high-volume environment.

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

• Location: Calgary – JJ Bowlen Building or Edmonton – Labour Building
• 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

Candidates who progress in the competition will be required to complete a written assessment

• 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 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
• 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.