Casual Liquor Agent

Job summary

Casual Liquor Agents partner with inspectors to visit licensed establishments and attempt to purchase age-restricted products to verify ID compliance. They are responsible for collecting evidence, taking notes, submitting written reports, and potentially testifying at administrative hearings.

Job details

ABOUT AGLC Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) is a dynamic organization leading Alberta’s gaming, liquor and cannabis industries. Our team of high performers is driven to provide our customers with outstanding service and Albertans with choices they can trust. ABOUT REGULATORY SERVICES Regulatory Services Division ensures the integrity of the gaming, liquor, and cannabis industries in Alberta. Through a mix of business improvements, detailed audit, compliance support and diligent investigation we are able to deliver on our promise to protect the Albertans we serve! ABOUT THE POSITION Casual Liquor Agent Job Req: 1317 Location: Grande Prairie Office Division/Branch: Regulatory Services / Compliance Classification: Administrative Support 2 Status: Casual Hourly Wage: $24.05/hr - $30.16/hr Reports to: Wade Andrews Closing Date: October 9, 2026 JOB SUMMARY Please Note: This is a casual opportunity for one year with no experience necessary. On the job training will be provided. As a Casual Liquor Agent, you will be partnered with an AGLC Inspector, where your primary responsibility will be to enter licensed cannabis and liquor establishments and attempt to purchase cannabis and liquor to verify establishments are checking identification (ID). In Alberta, a licensed establishment is required to ask anyone who appears to be under the age of 25 to provide ID when attempting to purchase cannabis or liquor. While conducting visits, Casual Liquor Agents will be responsible for the collection of sufficient evidence, taking mental notes of the event, followed by the submission of written reports. Agents may also be required to appear at administrative hearings to give evidence. The position is flexible and will accommodate weekdays, evenings, nights, or weekends. Travel with Inspectors to licensed liquor and cannabis establishments in both urban and rural Alberta! Candidates must meet the operational requirement of a youthful appearance. SKILLS & ABILITIES Completion of a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent is required. Applicants who have not yet completed their Grade 12 Diploma are encouraged to apply; however, they must clearly indicate their anticipated completion date in their application. Please note that the successful candidate must meet the minimum legal age requirement of 18 years at the time of employment. Must reasonably appear under 25 years to comply with program requirements. NOTE: To be eligible to work for AGLC, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or eligible to work in Canada. While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. As a condition of employment, you will be required to obtain a satisfactory security clearance and clean drivers abstract (if necessary) prior to employment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. AGLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

What you’ll do

Casual Liquor Agents partner with inspectors to visit licensed establishments and attempt to purchase age-restricted products to verify ID compliance. They are responsible for collecting evidence, taking notes, submitting written reports, and potentially testifying at administrative hearings.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old. They must also meet the operational requirement of appearing under 25 years of age and be eligible to work in Canada.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Compliance
• Evidence collection
• Report writing
• Observation
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Regulatory compliance

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Security & Safety
• Retail