Role Responsibilities

The Training Academy (TA) promotes excellence in training and instructor development by establishing training standards, and in partnership with stakeholders, facilitating the delivery of induction programs and other courses for peace officers in Alberta.

As the Training Coordinator for Police Development Training (PDT), you will guide the delivery of this complex and highly specialized training to support the implementation of the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service (APSP). The Police Development Training Coordinator will work in conjunction with the PSES Training Academy(TA) Management and other stakeholders to ensure training programs meet Police recruit standards of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) and the Ministry.

As a team lead coordinating and supervising the activities of contracted Instructors, the Training Coordinator must have policing experience, be aware of and understand operational requirements of training and also those of associated stakeholders. A constant focus on professionalism and the safety of PSES personnel in any training capacity is paramount. The Training Coordinator will ensure all course curricula reflect best practices and defined course standards, as established for police recruit training, and that course delivery meets TA standards. You will undertake content revisions as needed to address evolving operational requirements.

Working within applicable legislation, policies, and procedures, the Criminal Code, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and all provincial and federal statutes, the Training Coordinator ensures alignment under the Police Act.

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 candidates will demonstrate following competencies:

• Drives for Results: Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes.
  
  
• Systems Thinking: Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas and factors this into planning.
  
  
• Builds Collaborative Environments: You lead and contribute to the conditions that promote information sharing, teamwork and creative thinking to create outcomes that support the goals of the organization. Respects differing opinions and recognizes conflict then works towards achieving common purpose.
  
  
• Develops Networks: You communicate regularly with team members and demonstrate a strong ability in fostering positive and effective relationships.
  
  
• Agility: You have a strong ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities, while maintaining resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively working in a changing environment.
  
  
• Creative Problem Solving: You challenge the status quo and embrace a creative and innovative approach in order to find solutions which ensuring the most effective and efficient delivery of service.

Qualifications

Required:

• University graduation in a related field plus at least 4 years progressively related experience.
• Cover letter is requried. 
  
  Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of: 
  •    One year of directly related experience for one year of directly related education, or 
  •    One year of directly related education for one year of directly related experience.
  
  Related experience must include recent (within 5 years) police officer experience, working in a police training capacity preferred.
  
  Related education may include but not be limited to university graduation or equivalency in a related field, such a Criminal Justice/Criminology, Policing/Law Enforcement, Social Sciences, Business, etc.
  
  Assets & Preferences:
  •    Instructor qualifications in related police recruit training topic areas.
  •    Experience in supervisory roles.
  •    Experience coordinating training standards, delivery, audits, instructor resources, processes, etc. 
  •    Formal training, education or experience instructing police-related topics using adult learning principles.
  
  Please ensure all relevant qualifications are listed in resume. Applications must provide a cover letter as part of their application. Applicants without a cover letter will not be considered.
  
  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 is one full time, temporary position for 2 years located in Edmonton.
•    Work Location: Alberta Training Academy, 1568 Hector Road NW, Edmonton, AB T6R 2Z4.

Security screening is required.
 
•    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.