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Peace Officer
The Opportunity
The Alberta SPCA is seeking four peace officers to join our team and support our mission of animal well-being in Alberta. Ideal candidate possesses knowledge of livestock and companion animals, with experience in law enforcement or animal-related education preferred. Alignment with our mission of humane treatment for all animals is essential.
Reporting to the Provincial Supervisor of Animal Protection Services, the peace officer will Investigate complaints of animals in distress and take appropriate actions, including legal action, within the scope of their legal authority, in accordance with the Animal Protection Act. Duties consist of enforcement of the Alberta Animal Protection Act, conducting investigations, filing documentation, court appearances and traveling throughout Alberta.
We’re seeking Officers to cover zones north, east, and west of Edmonton Alberta. Candidates must be able to commute to our Edmonton office as required
Successful candidates must work a 9-hour daytime shift, participate in an on-call rotation, and be available for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. They must also be able to meet the physical demands of this role.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Qualifications and Requirements
- Applicants must meet the criteria required to obtain Alberta Peace Officer status. This may include:
- Currently possessing a Community Peace Officer (CPO) Level 1 appointment or Alberta Peace Officer (APO 1) appointment.
- Possessing current or recent enforcement experience with the Edmonton Police Service (EPS), Calgary Police Service (CPS), or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
- Minimum of two years of same/similar practical experience.
- A diploma in Law Enforcement will be considered as an asset.
- Familiarity with livestock such as cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, and goats, as well as companion animals.
- Must successfully pass and maintain an RCMP enhanced reliability security clearance as a condition of employment.
- Must have a class 5 driver’s licence provide us with a clean driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
- Ability to work alone.
- Ability to manage sensitive situations with both mental resilience and emotional intelligence, navigating them with empathy and professionalism.
Working Conditions
- Be able to work a 9-hour, daytime shift, with a 1/2-hour lunch, with a possibility of overtime. Must be able to work weekly on-call rotational schedule.
- Be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Daily travel throughout their designated jurisdictions throughout the province.
- Willingness to be called out on days off.
- Willingness to attend other peace officers areas when needed.
- Willingness to join committees to help promote and protect animals within Alberta.
If interested, please send a copy of your resume to Human Resources at [email protected].
Data and Systems Analyst
Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Data & Systems Analyst is responsible for supporting the accuracy, integrity and effective use of the Alberta SPCA’s Animal Protection Services (APS) database and operational data.
The position works closely with APS and Operations to review and improve the systems used to capture information related to animal protection calls, investigations, animals in care and animal outcomes. The Data & Systems Analyst is responsible for assessing current systems and data practices, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement, mining the data for emerging trends. and supporting the implementation and ongoing training associated with a new or improved database solutions where required.
Through ongoing analysis and reporting, the position helps the Alberta SPCA better understand the scope and impact of its work by identifying trends and providing reliable information to support operational planning, organizational reporting, funding and advancement activities, and leadership decision-making.
This position will be in-office, based out of our Edmonton head office, located at 17904 118 Ave NW.
This is a full-time role 37.5 hours per week, within the hours of 8:30 – 4:30, Monday – Friday. Occasional evening and weekend hour
If interested, please send a copy of your resume to Human Resources at [email protected].
This posting will remain open until we find the right candidate. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining the Alberta SPCA; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze APS and Operations data related to animal protection calls, investigations, animals in care, animal outcomes and other key operational measures.
- Identify trends, changes in service demand, data discrepancies and other insights to support organizational planning and decision-making.
- Develop reports, dashboards and data summaries for leadership, the Board, Advancement and other stakeholders to demonstrate the scope and impact of the Alberta SPCA’s work
Systems & Data Quality
- Assess APS and Operations databases, systems and processes to identify gaps and opportunities to improve data collection, quality, workflows and reporting.
- Research and recommend database or system solutions and support implementation, including data migration, testing, validation and rollout.
- Review and reconcile data to identify inconsistencies and establish practices that support accurate, complete and reliable organizational information.
- Maintain clear data definitions, processes and reporting standards to promote consistency across systems and over time.
Training & Continuous Improvement
- Develop training and resources and provide ongoing support to employees on system use, data entry and data quality best practices.
- Work collaboratively with employees and leadership to identify system challenges and
continually improve data and system practices as organizational needs evolve
Working Conditions
Compensation & benefits: $78,000-85,000 per year. Group Benefit Plan, Health & Wellness Spending Account, Retirement Pension Plan and RRSP company matching. Three weeks of vacation to start, 15 sick days, and 5-family responsibility days.
The Alberta SPCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects every individual. We strive to create an environment that encourages the contributions of all qualified applicants. All candidates will be considered fairly and equally, and we welcome applications from individuals of every background.
If interested, please send a copy of your resume to Human Resources at [email protected].
Social Media Specialist
Position Summary
We are looking for a part-time, social media specialist, who will report to our Director of Advancement. The successful candidate will support our communications efforts, including content creation, social media management (including paid ads) and reporting.
This position is located at our Edmonton office at 17904 118 Ave NW and is 20 hours/week. We offer a flexible starting time and working hours, with some opportunities for hybrid work.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] , highlighting professional and personal experience that would lend to your ability to successfully assume this position. The posting will remain open until November 6, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining the Alberta SPCA; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop engaging social media content to post across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Create and maintain a social media content calendar aligned with organizational priorities, campaigns and events.
- Write compelling captions, stories and other social media copy that reflect the organization’s brand and voice.
- Create, curate and coordinate visual content, including photos, videos, Reels, Stories and graphics.
- Monitor social media channels and respond to comments, messages and community inquiries in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Identify opportunities to increase reach, engagement, followers and awareness through organic social media.
- Support fundraising, lottery, advocacy, public education and awareness campaigns through social media.
- Collaborate with staff across the organization to identify stories, content opportunities and timely topics.
- Stay current on social media trends, platform changes and emerging content formats, recommending opportunities that are appropriate for the organization.
- Monitor social media conversations and trends related to animal welfare and identify opportunities for timely content or engagement.
- Track and report on social media performance, including reach, engagement, audience growth, traffic and conversions.
- Coordinate social media coverage of events, campaigns and organizational activities, including occasional evenings or weekends when required.
What You Bring
- Background in communications.
- Genuine concern for the welfare of animals.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Experience with social media management is preferred.
- Experience using Canva, Buffer, or similar programs is preferred.
Compensation & benefits: $25.00 per hour. Group Benefit Plan, Health & Wellness Spending Account, Retirement Pension Plan and RRSP company matching. Flexible working hours.
If interested, please send a copy of your resume to Human Resources at [email protected].
The Alberta SPCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects every individual. Our hiring decisions are made without discrimination on the basis of mental disability, physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, age, marital status, family status, or source of income. We strive to create an environment that encourages the contributions of all qualified applicants. All candidates will be considered fairly and equally, and we welcome applications from individuals of every background.