Fitness and Active Lifestyle Training Specialist - Recreation Officer II Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 55218)

Description

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking a motivated Fitness and Active Lifestyle Training Specialist to join the Fitness and Active Lifestyle Unit. This specialized position provides professional expertise in the design, delivery, and evaluation of evidence based strength and conditioning programs that support recruit training, member fitness assessments and training and overall employee wellness.

The Training Specialist delivers recruit physical training programs, administers fitness assessments, develops individualized fitness programming,presents on vaious fitness and lifestyle topics to employees and provides professional recommendations in support of operational readiness, injury prevention, and fitness for duty.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Provide expertise in the design, delivery and evaluation of recruit physical training programs.  
• Administer and support annual fitness assessments in accordance with approved protocols.
• Providing personalized fitness training instruction and fitness programs for all levels of employees.
• Assisting in coordinating special events, wellness and active living promotion for all employees. 
• Provide professional input and recommendations related to fitness equipment selection, use, and maintenance in EPS facilities.
   

Qualifications

• University graduation in Recreation Administration or related undergraduate deree and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in the field of community recreation which includes demonstration competency in program development, organization development and provisision of information/referral.
• A specialized interest and experience in a particular discipline (ie: facility opeation, performing arts, isual arts, sports/fitness and multiculturalism) would e an asset.
• This position requires a University degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education or related discipline. 
• Professional certification in one or more of the following is required: Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology – Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CSEP CEP), 
  Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology – Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT+HPS with High performance Specialization,  National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA CSCS), American College of Sports Medicine – Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM CEP)
• Successful candidate who does not hold a CSEP-CEP or ACSM CEP must be able to obtain CSEP-CEP within 12 months of hire.
• A minimum of four (4) years direct related experience in areas such as conducting exercise testing, managing corporate fitness programs, administering mandatory physical training programs for groups or teams, and lifestyle counselling.
• Knowledge of exercise physiology, exercise testing, physical abilities testing, training theory, exercise prescription and counselling.
• Demostrated skills in coaching/counselling adults and ability to instruct physical fitness programs for a variety of diverse individuals
• Strong interpersonal, motivational and customer service skills.
• Effective communication and public presentation skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work on a cross sectional team.
• Physical capacity sufficient to safely demonstrate exercises, lead group training sessions, and conduct required fitness assessments.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience may be considered.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of variable hours of work program.

Salary Range: 21B, Salary Grade: 027, $43.10 - $54.11 (Hourly), $3,448.20 – $4,329.00 (Bi-Weekly), $89,996.98 - $112,987.94 (Annually).

General: 

• The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
• Please note that the option to work remotely is not available at this time
• As part of your pre-hire screening, you must 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 the 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 Service (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 or other credential 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.

HR Technician: CS 
 

Classification Title: Recreation Officer II
Posting Date: May 13, 2026
Closing Date: May 27, 2026 11:59:00
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Edmonton Police Service
Work Location(s): Edmonton

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