2.1.2 APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CHIEFS OF POLICE AND CIVILIAN EQUIVALENTS

Definitions:

Civilian Equivalent: means a member of the Chief of Police’s (Chief) Executive Team where appointment is established through an employment contract. A civilian equivalent includes, but is not limited to, the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, and a civilian Chief of Staff.

Deputy Chief: means a sworn member with the rank of Deputy Chief and includes the rank of Senior Deputy Chief.

Guidelines:

  1. The Edmonton Police Commission (Commission) is responsible for hiring and appointing the Deputy Chiefs of Police (Deputy Chiefs). The Commission delegates this hiring responsibility to the Chief of Police (Chief), with the understanding that the Chief will invite the Commission to nominate a member to any interview panel held within the hiring process for the Deputy Chiefs and/or Civilian Equivalents.
  2. After a Deputy Chief or Civilian Equivalent competition is complete, the Chief is to seek ratification of the successful candidate at the Commission. This step is to occur prior to any contractual negotiations.
  3. The Commission delegates to the Chief the responsibility to negotiate and enter into employment contracts with the Deputy Chiefs and the Civilian Equivalents. The employment contracts are subject to and must adhere to the standards set out in Schedule “A” – Deputy Chief and Civilian Equivalent Employment Contract Standards. The terms and conditions to be negotiated are subject to the following limitations:
    • Term: Term shall be between one (1) year to (five) 5 years.
    • Salary: The salary range must be within the range approved by the Commission. (NOTE: Both the Deputy Chief’s and Civilian Equivalent’s salary takes into account additional hours of work that are required from time to time and both the Deputy Chiefs and Civilian Equivalents agree that they are not entitled to and will not receive any additional compensation for any such additional hours.)
  1. Prior to the Chief signing off on either a Deputy Chief or Civilian Equivalent contract, the Commission’s legal counsel will review the proposed contract and will provide a report to the Commission to ensure standards are met and to make the Commission aware of any additional contract provisions outside these standards.
  2. The Commission will make the approved salary range public, on an annual basis, for all Deputy Chiefs and Civilian Equivalents. The compensation information released will balance the need for transparency to the citizens of Edmonton while respecting the privacy of Service employees.
  3. The Deputy Chiefs and Civilian Equivalents are not entitled to any additional compensation not included in the employment contract, unless expressly permitted in writing by the Chief and ratified by the Commission. Additionally, as applicable, payments in lieu of pension contributions can be made in accordance with the contract standards.
  4. The Chief shall keep the original signed copy of the employment contract and deliver a copy of these employment agreements to the Commission within five days of the agreement being executed, for their records.
  5. The Chief may negotiate the renewal of any Deputy Chief’s and Civilian Equivalents’ contracts, the terms and conditions of which shall conform to this policy. Any renewal is also subject to subsequent ratification by the Commission.
  6. The Deputy Chiefs and Civilian Equivalents shall report to and take direction solely from the Chief. Annually, the Chief will evaluate the performance of these individuals and report these performance evaluations to the Commission once completed.
  7. This Policy shall apply to all Deputy Chiefs and Civilian Equivalents appointed after the adoption of this policy and to any Deputy Chief employment agreements renewed after the adoption of this policy. Nothing in this policy shall amend or otherwise affect any Deputy Chief or Civilian Equivalent employment agreement entered into before and in force on the date of the most recently approved revised adoption of this policy.

References:

  1. Schedule “A” – Deputy Chief and Civilian Equivalents Employment Contract Standards

Revised December 11, 2025