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Review the instructions for Creating your Candidate Profile (PDF, 585 KB) and Applying for a job (PDF, 399 KB) before you start the application process.

If you are a current Alberta Public Service employee, sign into 1GX from myAPS and access the internal career portal to search all available jobs.

Overview

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit the Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

The Alberta Public Service provides professional policy advice to government, and delivers programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.

We offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities for:

• students
• recent graduates
• experienced professionals
• managers and senior executives

Eligibility

To begin or continue working for the Government of Alberta, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have a valid work permit issued by the Government of Canada.

Information and resources on eligibility to work in Canada and Alberta include:

• Immigration and Citizenship Canada
• Working and living in Alberta

International qualifications

If you have educational credentials from outside of Canada, you can get your credentials assessed through the International Qualifications Assessment Service. You can include the assessment certificate as part of your application.

Recruitment privacy notice

When you apply for a job posting, your personal information is being collected to determine your qualifications for employment in the Alberta Public Service and to manage the Alberta Government recruitment program.

This information is collected and used under the authority of the Public Service Act and managed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. You are required to submit an application for any job postings you are interested in and your information may be shared for similar positions that become available.

The personal data required to create and maintain an online user profile is subject to this privacy notice. The Government of Alberta will retain your ‘saved applications’ (cover letters, resumes and other related documents that you attach to a job posting but do not submit through the online application process). The Government of Alberta will not use this information.

If you have any questions about this notice, please contact Talent Acquisition Services, Public Service Commission at [email protected].

What the Alberta Public Service offers

We offer a variety of career opportunities, including:

• administration
• agriculture and natural resources
• communications
• culture and recreation
• engineering, science and technology
• finance, economics and audit
• health and social sciences
• human resources
• information technology
• legal, corrections and enforcement
• management and executive management
• policy, planning and research
• program and client services
• student and recent graduate employment opportunities

While many jobs are located in Edmonton, there are public service employees working in areas across the province.

There are many advantages to working with the Alberta Public Service, including:

• professional development
• competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages
• vacation and other leave provisions
• supportive, diverse, inclusive, and professional work environment
• healthy, safe and respectful workplaces

Learn more about the advantages of working for the Alberta Public Service.

Student and graduate employment opportunities

The Alberta Public Service offers various employment opportunities for recent graduates.

The Alberta Public Services also offers various employment opportunities for current students.

Contact

You can contact us for technical assistance and questions about jobs with the Alberta Public Service. We will make every effort to respond promptly.

If you have already applied on a job posting and have questions about your application, you can contact the Human Resources contact referenced in the job posting or Talent Acquisition Services at [email protected].