Closing July 3 – Transport Officer III (Community Peace Officer I)

At Special Areas, we deliver the municipal services our residents depend on, from grading roads to potable water to emergency and enforcement. We manage over 2.5 million acres of public lands, supporting our ratepayers through the administration of community pastures and leasing public lands for grazing and cultivation. We work with partners in the region to support economic development and rural stabilization, and we help visitors reconnect with the land and sky in our recreation areas and campgrounds.

Where you will
work: Across
Special Area No. 2, 3 & 4
Office located in Hanna, AB

• Protect Special Areas road infrastructure through the enforcement of road-use regulations, seasonal load restrictions, permitting requirements, and applicable Ministerial Orders.
• Coordinate commercial vehicle permitting, approved routing, compliance monitoring, and transportation enforcement activities. Contribute to the development of enforcement procedures, operational improvements, and service delivery initiatives.
• Patrol road networks to identify compliance issues and promote safe road use practices, investigate complaints and enforcement matters within the Appointment authority and take appropriate action. Issue warnings, violation tickets, summonses, and offence notices where appropriate. Prepare investigative reports, legal documentation, court briefs, and provide testimony in court when required.
• Assist with the protection of Special Areas parks, facilities, infrastructure, and public lands as operationally required.

• Certification: Eligibility for appointment as a Level 1 Community Peace Officer through Alberta Justice and Solicitor General. Five (5) years of prior Peace Officer experience & Two (2) years in a supervisory role are required.
• Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with provincial statutes, MRF, ROADS, and other enforcement-related systems; completion of accredited peace officer training, certifications in Defensive Baton, OC Spray, and shotgun use.
• Critical Skills: Strong conflict resolution, time management, and communication skills are essential. Must demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and sound judgment in complex or sensitive situations.
• Physical Requirements: Must meet the physical demands of the role, including a VALID PARE test.
• Other Requirements: Be available for shift work and on-call duties and be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. This is a designated safety sensitive position and mandatory pre-employment drug testing is conducted.

• We value diverse experience and are committed to finding the right candidate. If you have relevant skills, experience, and a strong commitment to public safety, we encourage you to apply. At a minimum, applicants must have previously held a Level 1 Community Peace Officer appointment through Alberta’s Public Security Peace Officer Program (Solicitor General).
• CVIP Certification: Hold the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) certification.
• Commercial Vehicle Enforcement & Weights/Measures Knowledge: Training/certification in commercial vehicle enforcement, load safety, and weights/measures regulations.
• A Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector is a condition of employment. The successful incumbent will obtain and sustain Solicitor General Security Clearance and an Enhanced Security Clearance through the RCMP.
• Preference will be given to candidates who possess all training, skills and clearances listed on this posting.

• Annual Salary Range $81,445 – $106,603 depending upon relevant certifications, education, skills and experience.
• Permanent full-time employees have access to a full range of benefits, & participation in the Public Service Pension Plan.

• Human Resources – 403-854-5604