Job Number: 55510
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is committed to ensuring that equity, inclusion, and human rights are valued and embedded into the organization’s culture, policies, and practices. As part of this ongoing commitment, the EPS is seeking an Equity and Inclusion Advisor to design, coordinate, and implement equity, inclusion, and human rights principles and practices using a Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) framework.
Reporting to the Director of the Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights Branch, the E&I Advisor will be responsible for complex and specialized work involving the goals outlined in EPS operational strategies, including the Human Rights framework. Implementing this work within an organizational culture requires advanced analytical strategies and project management skills to track and evaluate processes and outcomes. The E&I Advisor will be required to conduct equity and inclusion training within the organization, which requires highly developed interpersonal skills, knowledge translation abilities, creativity and experience in facilitation. Furthermore, the individual in this position is required to work on a small team of Equity and Inclusion professionals and have a creative open-minded approach to problem solving and engagement. The E&I Advisor will have the ability to draft and respond with recommendations on how EPS addresses their internal and external environments and audience from an equity, inclusion and human rights lens.
Using your expert knowledge in equity, inclusion, and human rights, you will:
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Design, develop, and implement equity, inclusion, and human rights processes, programs, and complex activities across a spectrum of policy planning and business functions (strategic plans, process reviews, policy development, frontline operations, and organizational performance measures).
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Design, enhance and implement customized equity and inclusion training.
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Provide expert advice and guidance to various areas in EPS as it relates to equity, inclusion, intersectionality, and human rights, in strategic planning, operational and community impact, business case development, and program evaluations.
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Identify leading and emerging practices in equity and inclusion integration in organizational culture and systems.
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Scan, identify and support the organization in addressing systemic and structural barriers to equity and inclusion.
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Participate in cross-organizational and community initiatives that have implications for equity, inclusion, and human rights integration; and
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Develop and/or disseminate information and reporting on equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives as required. This includes written and visual formats for reporting and presentations.
Qualifications:
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A university degree in business administration, public administration or a discipline as required by area of specialization. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a combination of strategic and operational business planning, working with corporate performance measures and budget; business case development. Leadership and project management experience within a public sector environment would be beneficial.
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Lived experience and understanding of diverse and marginalized communities is preferred.
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Experience in working with diverse communities.
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Demonstrated success leading a project with cross-department collaboration is an asset.
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Highly organized and disciplined self-starter with demonstrated analytical, program planning, and implementation skills.
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Significant experience related to anti-racism and/or equity, diversity, and inclusion program development.
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Certification and proven expertise in Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) is a requirement.
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Experience and comfort in designing and facilitating learning sessions and/or public speaking is a requirement.
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Ability to act as a change agent in initiating, supporting, and championing change throughout the organization.
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Demonstrated experience in change management and/or project management is an asset.
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Experience in consulting and working with complex and diverse teams to implement strategies to achieve organizational and operational change.
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Effective conflict resolution and/or problem-solving skills are an asset.
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Knowledge of federal and provincial human rights legislation related to equity, inclusion, and human rights goals and objectives.
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Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships and strong working relationships with employees and members.
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Understanding of the concepts of Indigenization, historic trauma, and the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and trauma-informed organizational practice.
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Ability to build and maintain trust and credibility through discrete use of sensitive information.
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Embodies trust, professionalism, and compassion; and aligns with EPS organizational values.
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Excellent communication, including both written and verbal skills, with the ability to create consensus, gain acceptance, and provide tactful presentation of challenging issues for decision.
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Knowledge of and/or connection with relevant community/stakeholder networks.
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Required attendance at meetings that may fall outside of regular working hours.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Salary Range: 21B, Salary Grade: 032, $48.77 - $61.62 (Hourly), $3,901.00 - $4,930.20 (Bi-Weekly), $101,840.11 - $128,679.26 (Annually).
The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
General:
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The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
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The successful candidate of this position may be able to participate in the EPS work from home pilot program based on supervisor approval.
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Please include a current resume and covering letter with your online application.
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As part of your pre-hire screening, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance. Should you accept employment with the Edmonton Police Service you acknowledge and agree to participate in future Enhanced Security Re-Clearances at scheduled intervals or in any other circumstances, exigent or otherwise, as required by Human Resources Division.
Applicants who have completed post-secondary education outside of Canada are encouraged to obtain an assessment of their credentials through the International Qualifications Assessment Services (IQAS) (https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or another recognized Canadian credential evaluation service. For a list of designated evaluators, please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html). Including an IQAS certificate assessment certificate from a recognized Canadian credential evaluation service with your application is recommended to support the evaluation of the applicant’s educational qualifications.
The Province of Alberta is a party to the Federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility with British Columbia and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement with British Columbia and Saskatchewan. All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the provinces. Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca.
Edmonton rests in the heart of treaty six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
The Edmonton Police Service is committed to creating a diverse, yet inclusive and equitable culture that reflects the communities we serve, where all employees feel a sense of belonging and can meaningfully contribute to achieving the Edmonton Police Service’s (EPS) vision: the creation of a forward-thinking police service that strengthens public trust by addressing crime, harm, and disorder. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse applicants regardless of their identity factors, including, but not limited to race, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic origin, age, and ability.
HR Consultant: GL
Classification Title: Strategic Planning Analyst II
Posting Date: Jun 24, 2026
Closing Date: Jul 22, 2026 11:59:00 PM
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union : CSU 52
Department: Value & Impact Division
Work Location(s): TD Tower, 10088 102 Avenue NW Edmonton T5J 2Z1
