Job Description

Job Information
Job Title: Provincial Human Trafficking Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 83574
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 25, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3056.50 to 4006.62 bi-weekly ($79,774 - $104,572/year)

The ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services keeps Alberta communities safe and secure, and ensures our province is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters. The ministry works alongside partners in law enforcement, justice, health and social services and other community and Indigenous partners as a part of the justice and public safety continuum to support the unique needs of Albertans while ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the system.

To learn more about Public Safety and Emergency Services, follow the link to: https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx.

Role Responsibilities

Are you a results driven self-starter interested in contributing to meaningful work? Do you want to be part of decisions that have a real impact? If so, we encourage you to apply:

The Human Trafficking Advisor, reporting to the Manager Anti-Human Trafficking Initiatives, supports the implementation of the Human Trafficking Task Force recommendations and the ongoing work of the Alberta Centre to End Trafficking in Persons (the AC). The advisor works closely with other staff in the branch, other divisions, ministries, cross-governmental and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing research, policy analysis, coordination, and support for strategic policy and intergovernmental priorities, ensuring alignment with government priorities.
• Supporting the implementation of strategic initiatives and projects to address human trafficking, including the analysis and presentation of data, and assisting with legislative reviews.
• Managing the Combatting Trafficking in Persons grant program with support from other program staff, the Manager, and the AC.
• Managing files and stakeholders independently while seeking direction from the Manager as needed.
• Supporting federal, provincial, and territorial committees by preparing briefing materials and information.
• Supporting the Human Trafficking Cross Ministry Working Group and maintaining the human trafficking awareness e-Learning course.

The role requires strategic thinking, collaboration, and engagement with various stakeholders to achieve outcomes. The advisor supports high-level decision-making on multiple projects and must be self-motivated, with strong judgment, interpretive, and communication skills, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

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

System Thinking – You are able to indicate challenges and offer informed insights to enhance functionality.

Drive for Results – You are positive and proactive with a willingness to adjust to change.

Creative Problem Solving - Persistent focus and attention to innovation, research, and best practices for the ultimate goal of ensuring victims and survivors are receiving most effective services.

Develop Self and Others – Willingness to enhance professional competencies and desire to advance knowledge as to keep up with the ever-evolving portfolio/landscape of the anti-human trafficking sector.

Build Collaborative Environments – You will work collaboratively to develop professional working relationships with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• University degree in Law, Policy, Political Science, Business, Public Administration or any other related field with 4 years of related experience.

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

Assets:

• Research experience with the ability to consolidate large, and diverse amounts of complex information, including data analysis.
• Experience with information management systems (e.g. ARTS, PowerBI)
• Sound understanding of the ministry and Government of Alberta operations, priorities and strong political acumen.
• Experience developing decision documents such as briefing notes.
• Project management experience
• Familiarity with the human trafficking sector and relevant legislation.

Notes

• Location: John E Brownlee Building, 10365 97 Street, Edmonton
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
• Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm) – in person

Other Application Information:

• Please include a cover letter outlining how your education and skills align with the role
• Candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
• Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume and whether you worked part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8-hour shifts/week).
• 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

Links and information on what the GoA has 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 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 Tetyana Adamyk at Tetyana.Adamyk@gov.ab.ca