Welcome Message from the Public
Service Commissioner
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"If
you thrive on challenging work in an environment where you can
grow through personal development, then working
in the Alberta public service is for you. We offer
virtually unlimited opportunities!"
Shirley Howe
Public Service Commissioner
Government of Alberta
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Careers with the Government of Alberta are abundantly
diverse, in areas such as:
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computing and systems;
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technology;
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maintenance and trades;
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regulation and enforcement;
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education and training;
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natural sciences and agriculture;
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communication
and information;
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health and social sciences;
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culture and recreation;
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management and administration; or,
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administrative support.
While most jobs are located in Alberta's capital city,
Edmonton, there are many Alberta government employees who work in
cities, towns and municipalities across the province. Generally, jobs
are permanent full-time positions, however, part-time, seasonal and
temporary employees also are part of the provincial government
workforce.
Employees work for one of 23 government ministries, as
well as various agencies, boards and commissions. Each ministry is
headed by a deputy minister, a member of the Alberta public service
who in turn reports to the ministry's minister, an elected official.
Government policy and legislation is determined by elected
representatives while government ministries are accountable for its
implementation.
Approximately 75 percent of Alberta government
employees are members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE).
The AUPE is the bargaining agent for all unionized employees. The
Alberta government works with AUPE on many initiatives affecting
employees, including worksite health and safety.
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