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Are you passionate about serving your community, ensuring public safety, and protecting public spaces, parks and their assets? We are looking for key team members to join our team of Park Rangers. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to making a positive impact, we invite you to apply.As a Community Peace Officer, you will be appointed by the Public Security & Emergency Services Ministry to enforce a range of municipal, provincial, and federal legislation, with a special focus on regulatory enforcement in parks and other public spaces. This is a vital public-facing role that involves extensive community engagement, from responding to complaints to providing education, presentations and enforcement when necessary. You will operate with a high degree of independence, exercising considerable judgment to assess situations and determine the appropriate response. This role requires you to navigate complex and sometimes volatile situations involving both people and animals with professionalism, compassion, and resilience.What will you do?<ul><li>Conduct proactive and reactive patrols in parks, the river valley, and other public spaces, responding to complaints and officer-initiated events</li><li>Investigate complaints related to municipal bylaws and provincial acts, including the Public Spaces Bylaw, Traffic Bylaw, Trespass to Premises Act, and the Gaming, Liquor, & Cannabis Act</li><li>Engage individuals, educate the public, encourage compliance, and enforce where necessary</li><li>Investigate and assess complaints and apply appropriate discretion and enforcement actions, which may include Warnings, Violation Notices, Provincial Violation Tickets, Municipal tickets, and MGA Orders</li><li>Gather evidence, prepare detailed reports for court, and provide clear, professional testimony in legal proceedings</li><li>Conduct high-visibility patrols across diverse environments, utilizing specialized vehicles like quads, side-by-sides, and watercraft</li><li>Manage complex investigations, which includes working with vulnerable populations</li><li>Act as a critical liaison between internal City departments and external agencies such as the EPS, RCMP, Fish and Wildlife, and Transport Canada</li><li>Perform investigative duties, report writing, maintain detailed notes in Records Management Systems, and prepare disclosure packages</li><li>Operate various vehicles (quads, UTVs, bikes, e-bikes, etc.) and maintain knowledge of topography, trails, and extreme weather conditions</li><li>Operate watercraft in changing currents and shoreline conditions, ensuring regulatory compliance for river enthusiasts</li><li>Manage multiple and changing priorities while ensuring deadlines are met for operational responsibilities and projects</li><li>Manage a variety of complex social issues, demographics, cultures, and multi-generational perspectives</li><li>Conduct and facilitate presentations to a variety of audiences</li><li>Identify and coordinate problem-solving initiatives with a view to "solve" rather than displace problems</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul>For more information, visit: <a href="http://edmonton.ca/enforcementofficers">edmonton.ca/enforcementofficers</a> Qualifications <ul><li>Completion of a two-year diploma in Police Studies, Security, Criminology, or a related field, plus a minimum of three (3) years of strong customer service experience, including at least one (1) year of diverse law enforcement experience OR</li><li>Completion of Grade 12 and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a recognized law enforcement environment OR</li><li>Completion of Grade 12 and have been a serving Police Officer in Canada; or employed as a Peace Officer Level I in Alberta for at least two (2) years</li></ul>Assets:<ul><li>Completion/certificates for Verbal Judo, Strategic Communications or other de-escalation techniques, and Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) training</li><li>Experience and training in addressing members of vulnerable or marginalized groups</li><li>Experience and training with ATV/UTVs and motorized vessels</li><li>Experience with traffic enforcement and/or credentials in resource/wildlife management</li><li>Experience with APIS, CAD, MOVES, CORES, or SPIN</li></ul>Skills required for success:<ul><li>Ability to make effective, calm decisions under pressure and in potentially volatile situations</li><li>Skilled in exercising tact and firmness to de-escalate difficult situations and build consensus</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise investigative reports</li><li>Ability to think critically, analyze complex issues, and develop effective solutions independently</li><li>Proven ability to manage changing priorities, work in a team or independently, and handle sensitive information appropriately</li><li>Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.22em;orphans:2;text-align:justify;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">(<a style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 76, 151);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13.2px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.22em;orphans:2;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" href="https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/jobs/our-culture">https://bit.ly/4brRrXm</a><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.22em;orphans:2;text-align:justify;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">)</li><li>Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion</li></ul>Conditions of Employment:<ul><li>Successful candidates must be fit for a respirator and comply with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment</li><li>Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) </li><li>Hire is dependent on a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton</li><li>Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement</li><li>Possession of current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certifications</li><li>Successful completion of the Physical Ability Requirement Evaluation (PARE) administered by the City of Edmonton</li><li>Obtain and retain the Provincial Community Peace Officer I Designation and associated certifications</li><li>Obtain and retain bylaw enforcement officer status</li><li>Applicants may be tested</li></ul>Work Environment:<ul><li>Shift work requirements: evenings, weekends, and holidays</li><li>This role works primarily in an outdoor setting with exposure to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and environmental hazards</li><li>Requires maintaining awkward or constrained physical positions for prolonged periods</li><li>Requires completion of repetitive and strenuous tasks (standing, walking, lifting, etc.) requiring physical stamina</li><li>Public-facing role requiring interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds and emotional states</li></ul><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.22em;orphans:2;text-align:justify;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact <a style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 76, 151);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13.2px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.22em;orphans:2;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" href="mailto:employment@edmonton.ca">employment@edmonton.ca</a><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.22em;orphans:2;text-align:justify;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">. Learn more about our benefits <a style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 76, 151);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13.2px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.22em;orphans:2;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" href="https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/jobs/what-we-offer">https://bit.ly/COEbenefits</a><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.22em;orphans:2;text-align:justify;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">. Up to 5 permanent full-time positionsHours of Work: 40 hours per weekSalary Range: $40.445 - $46.180 (Hourly); $84,449.160 - $96,423.840 (Annually)Recruitment Consultant: PC/SOEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.Classification Title: Corp Sec Peace Officer II Posting Date: Mar 04, 2026 Closing Date: Mar 18, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT) Number of Openings (up to): 5 - Permanent Full-time Union: CUPE Local 30 Department: Community Services Work Location(s): Eastgate Building, 9504 49 Street Edmonton T6B 2M9

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