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Hiring restraint
We are currently in a hiring restraint. As a result, job opportunities are limited. Available opportunities are posted on our site.
Job opportunities
Review the instructions for Creating your Candidate Profile (PDF, 523 KB) and Applying for a job (PDF, 593 KB) before you start the application process.
If you are a current Alberta Public Service employee, you will be able to access internal job postings when 1GX is launched on December 10, 2020. Once 1GX is launched, you will be able to 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:
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. This includes sharing your information for similar positions; however, you are still required to submit an application for any job posting you are interested in.
The personal data required to create and maintain an online user profile is subject to this privacy notice. Any information saved in draft status is retained to assist the user and will not be used by the Government of Alberta.
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.
Learn more about the types of work:
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].
Only those inquiries that include an email address will receive a response.
The personal information collected through this form may be used for the purpose of contacting you to address your inquiry.
This personal information collection is authorized under section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act.
If you have any questions about this collection of personal information, you may contact Talent Acquisition Services, Public Service Commission at [email protected].