Recruitment posting
Public Security Indigenous Advisory Committee
Competition #: 880
Ministry : Public Safety and Emergency Services
Opening Date : 2026/04/16
closing Date : 2026/04/30
Role : Member
The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services (PSES) is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as members of the Public Security Indigenous Advisory Committee (PSIAC) for up to a three-year term to advise the Ministry on matters pertaining to policing matters affecting Indigenous peoples within their communities.
The Committee brings together diverse Indigenous perspectives from different communities and organizations across Alberta with each member committed to engaging with the community(s) they represent on the topics discussed during committee meetings with the goal of developing a shared understanding between the diverse Indigenous communities and the Government of Alberta, and to establish ongoing dialogue about public safety and security initiatives and issues of mutual concern, related to policing.
The PSIAC is an advisory group. It provides recommendations to assist in implementing plans to address matters concerning policing matters affecting Indigenous people within their communities.
Members of the PSIAC will participate in ongoing dialogue regarding policing matters affecting Indigenous peoples within their communities. The PSIAC members will play a critical role in determining policy and program direction and assisting the Ministry in building long-term and meaningful relationships, fostering mutual understanding, and demonstrating commitment to aligning government processes with the evolving needs of Indigenous peoples across the province.
The applicant demonstrates an ability to think strategically about the opportunities and challenges facing the Indigenous peoples and to engage in short, medium and long-range planning to provide high-level guidance and direction. The candidate demonstrates competencies such as leadership/teamwork skills, strategic thinking/planning skills, or critical thinking/problem solving skills. The ideal candidates’ background includes leadership experience, well-developed dispute resolution, and decision-making skills obtained through experience.
Knowledge, expertise and professional experience in the following areas are preferred:
Strong cultural knowledge and an ability to coordinate activities with Indigenous communities.
Evidence of leadership experience and expertise.
Understanding of current and emerging issues in policing matters affecting Indigenous peoples within their communities within Alberta.
Sound judgment, analytical and facilitation skills, with a strong organizational capacity.
Demonstrated success in building and maintaining positive relationships.
Experience in matters related to public security, law enforcement, and Indigenous community engagement would be considered an asset.
Academic Background
Background and training in governance and Indigenous studies would be considered assets.
Assets
Experience with policing matters affecting Indigenous peoples within their communities, or ability to demonstrate knowledge or expertise in, board governance in the private, public, and/or volunteer/non-profit sector. This may and/or may not include experience serving on or working with a board.
Other
Final candidates will be asked to undergo a background check, disclosure, and conflict of interest screening. Please note, results from background checks may not impact a candidate’s involvement on the advisory group.
The member of PSIAC is a part-time position. Meetings will be held monthly throughout the year.
All members will be appointed through Ministerial Order. Appointments are for a specified term, and reappointments may be possible.
Candidates should be available to travel throughout the province as required. Meetings may be virtual or could be in-person in locations such as Edmonton or Calgary.
Remuneration will be provided to members as per Appendix 3, Schedule 1, Part B of the Committee Remuneration Order (O.C. 466/2007).
A member of a committee, other than the chairman, shall be paid:
(a) $115 for up to and including four hours in any day, or
(b) $191 for over four hours and up to and including eight hours in any day, or
(c) $306 for over eight hours in any day, spent on the business of the committee.
The chairman or person acting as the chairman of a committee shall be paid:
(a) $169 for up to and including four hours in any day, or
(b) $290 for over four hours and up to and including eight hours in any day, or
(c) $454 for over eight hours in any day, spent on the business of the committee.
Travel expenses will be paid in accordance with the Government of Alberta’s Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Policy: 2025 Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Policy - effective July 3, 2025
In addition to your cover letter and resume, we require a biography. Click HERE to download the biography form.
Once the forms are completed, save them to your PC. When you click on submit application, you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop or upload your completed biography form and others requested into the ‘Drop files below or click to upload’ section
Executive Search, Public Service Commission
Phone: 780-408-8460
Carefully read the Recruitment Posting and the Position Profile to ensure this is an appropriate opportunity for you. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.
Online applications are preferred. To apply, click on the 'apply' button, create or sign into your account in the ePAAS system; upload your resume, view the listing under Current Opportunities and click on 'submit application'. The uploaded resume will be automatically attached.
Provide a short 4 line biography using the Biography template found under additional documents section. Your biography should include your name, current work experience, board/committee experience and relevant education. Please note that biographies may be edited for length and clarity.
Once your biography and other required form(s) are completed, save it to your PC. When you hit 'submit application', you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop (or upload) your completed cover letter, biography and other form(s) into the 'Drop files below or click to upload' section before clicking the 'apply' button.
If you are unable to apply online, please submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to the contact provided on the posting. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to assess which candidates' qualifications most closely match the agency's requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted to advance to the next step in the appointment process. You can check the status of each competition on-line at https://www.alberta.ca/public-agencies.cfm.
The personal information collected through the Electronic Public Agency Appointment System (ePAAS) will be used to administer and manage recruitment for current and future public agency appointment opportunities. This personal information collection is authorized under section 8(1)(2) of the Government Organization Act, and is being managed in accordance with section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). If you have questions about this collection of personal information, you may contact the Public Agency Secretariat at 780-644-5438 or by email at: PASinfo@gov.ab.ca
Please Note: Successful applicants will have the following information about them made publicly available on the Public Agency Secretariat Website: name, biography, public agency, and position title.
https://www.alberta.ca/public-security-indigenous-advisory-committee