Information Administrator

Job Information
Job Title: Information Administrator - ASIRT
Job Requisition ID: 87349
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Calgary or Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 2 openings - 1 permanent, 1 temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 14, 2026
Classification: PS2 – Program Services 2
Salary: $2,562.61 to $3,361.54 biweekly, $66,882 to $87,737 annually
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The Police Review Commission (PRC) is Alberta’s independent civilian oversight agency responsible for police oversight and complaint management under the Police Act. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) operates as a branch of the PRC and is responsible for investigating incidents involving serious injury or death that may have resulted from the actions of a police officer, as well as other serious or sensitive incidents involving police conduct.
ASIRT integrates civilian investigators and investigators from partner law enforcement agencies to conduct objective, independent, and thorough investigations involving Alberta police officers and peace officers. For more information regarding the PRC and ASIRT, please visit the PRC website: https://www.albertaprc.ca/about/asirt/

Role Responsibilities

As an Information Administrator, you will play an essential role in managing investigative information and supporting the integrity, security, retention, disclosure, and lifecycle management of investigative records within the ASIRT branch. You will be involved throughout the lifecycle of investigations, from file creation within electronic case management systems through to disclosure, records retention, and investigative support processes.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing investigative records and assisting investigative staff in ensuring electronic and physical records, exhibits, digital evidence, and disclosure materials are appropriately organized, secured, and maintained in accordance with operational and legislative requirements.
• Auditing investigative files for completeness, accuracy, quality, integrity, disclosure readiness, and compliance with records management standards and evidentiary requirements.
• Liaising with police services, government ministries, Crown prosecutors, defence counsel, fatality inquiry stakeholders, oversight agencies, and access and privacy professionals regarding disclosure, information-sharing, and records management requirements.
• Reviewing, vetting, preparing, and redacting investigative records for disclosure in accordance with applicable legislation, including the Police Act, Police Conduct and Oversight Regulation, Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), Fatality Inquiries Act, and other applicable legislation, policies, and evidentiary standards.
• Supporting investigative operations through the setup and maintenance of mobile technology, secure remote access systems, records management tools, X-Fire, and other investigative software platforms.
• Providing first-line technical and operational support and training related to investigative technologies, databases, hardware, software applications, and records management systems.
• Completing necessary legal searches and obtaining documents required to support investigations utilizing programs such as JOIN, ROADS, CPIC and court searches.
• Managing and supporting the integrity, customization, and functionality of investigative databases and case management systems to support operational requirements, reporting, analytics, and major case management principles.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while meeting legislated and operational timelines related to investigative disclosure, correspondence, access to information requests, and records management obligations. The role requires exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, organizational skills, and the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, objectivity, and diplomacy.

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.

• Agility: Adapts quickly to changing priorities, processes, and technologies while maintaining accurate, secure, and efficient work practices.
• Creative Problem Solving: Identifies the root causes of complex issues and develops practical, collaborative solutions that improve operations and ensure compliance.
• Drive for Results: Takes ownership of delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality outcomes while proactively addressing issues that could affect results.
• Develop Networks: Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support effective communication, information sharing, and collaboration.

Qualifications

Requirements

A university degree in a related field such as Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Information Management, Records Management, Public Administration, or a related discipline supplemented by related experience is required.
Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of one year of related experience for one year of related education or one year of related education for one year of related experience.
Assets:

• Experience working with X-Fire or a comparable investigative case management system.
• Experience interpreting and applying privacy, access, and disclosure legislation (e.g., POPA, PIPA).
• Experience in records and information management, including database administration.
• Experience managing digital evidence, disclosure processes, or related information requests.
• Experience using specialized imaging software and equipment.
• Experience working within a law enforcement, investigative, oversight, or public sector environment.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

• There are (2) full time, position available, one permanent and one temporary.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo and pass a federal and maintain that level of security throughout their employment at ASIRT. Background checks, including a review of previous law enforcement service history and disciplinary history, will be considered

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.
Other Application Information:

• A cover letter is required with your application, outlining how your education and experience aligns with the role.
• Final 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 hrs. shifts/week).

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification across the Government of Alberta. 

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• 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 see Job Application Resources for 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) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
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 Marie Mar Bolaron at Mariemar.Bolaron@gov.ab.ca.