LPS Administrative Support Summer Student

Job Description

(EXTERNAL

2026FEB

Administrative Support Summer Student (Community Futures Treaty 7 (CFT7))

(non-permanent, full time hours)

Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link below will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third-party sites, will not be considered

The City of Lethbridge () proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. Lethbridge is southwestern Alberta's largest community, close to the Rocky Mountains and strategically located two hours south of Calgary. We are home to just over 111,000 residents and two major post-secondary institutions -- the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnique. The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS), through support of the Community Futures Treaty 7 and Canada Summer Job Grant, is currently accepting applications for non-permanent Administrative Support Summer Student.

Reporting to the Sergeant in charge of the Community Resource Unit, the Administrative Support Student will engage with the unit participating in community events and providing administrative support to the unit as required.   

Wage: Under Review

Term: This is a non-permanent, summer student role, from May – August, 2026

Responsibilities: 

• Attend events with the Community Engagement Unit
• Assist the service with community programs or events
• Provide extensive administrative support
• Answering general inquires as required
• Interacting both with internal and external stakeholders

Skills and Qualifications

• You enjoy working with others and in the community in a front facing role
• You demonstrate a positive attitude
• You are comfortable gathering information, conducting research and sharing your findings
• You are currently enrolled to continue in post-secondary institution to complete your studies

Student Eligibility under CFT7 Grant:

• Students must be enrolled in full-time studies, have Treaty Status from any First Nation in Canada, be unemployed, must NOT be receiving Employment Insurance benefits, and must attend the Student & Employer Symposium.

Young Canada Works student criteria: 

Canada Summer Jobs student criteria (Page 12): 

Treaty 7 student criteria: 

STEPS OF HIRING PROCESS

1. Resumes will be reviewed for qualifications, education, experience, training and skills.
2. Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a Personal Disclosure Form and Security Clearance Declaration (applicable to applicants outside of LPS).
3. Successful applicants will be contacted for a Behavioral Descriptive Interview.
4. Security Clearance Check will be conducted (applicable to applicants outside LPS).
5. Reference verification of a minimum of three professional references.
6. A successful candidate(s) will be selected and offered the position.
7. All components of the selection process will be administered, scored, evaluated and interpreted in a fair and uniform manner.
8. Duration of the hiring process may take approximately two to three months.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online via the bamboo HR link posted above.

Submissions will be accepted until March 20,

For further information on this opportunity, please email:

**Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link above will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third party sites, will not be considered**

Facility Dogs

As a prospective employee it is important for you to know that LPS has two facility dogs in the workplace. LPS facility dogs are here to support our employees in positive, constructive manner. Further, LPS facility dogs support the emotional needs of victim's and or witnesses through the Criminal Justice Process. A Facility Dog is directed by a professional with specialized expertise. Facility dogs frequent many areas of our building. In addition, we have police service dogs. Our police service dogs have minimal interaction with employees on site under the supervision of a trained handler.

Landed Immigrant/Citizenship Status Canada

The Lethbridge Police Service welcomes employment applications from those who are currently Canadian Citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents. We require a significant background screening process to obtain a successful security clearance as a condition of employment with our agency. As an employer, we are unable to sponsor Canadian Work Permits/Visas or Permanent Residence applications at this time.

Work Location

LPS employees are required to carry-out their assigned duties in-person at a Lethbridge Police Service facility.  Our Lethbridge Police Service Headquarters are located at 135 1st Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0A1**

"THE CITY OF LETHBRIDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest.

We will only contact individuals selected for interviews.

Location

Lethbridge, Alberta

Department

Human Resources Section

Employment Type

Non-Permanent Non - Sworn (Civilian) - CUPE