DUI Convictions and Employment: How to Protect Your Future in Alberta | Kolinsky Law
                     DUI Convictions and 
Employment
How to Protect Your Future in Alberta
The Real Cost of a DUI
A DUI conviction in Alberta extends far beyond fines and licence 
suspensions. It becomes part of your criminal record, appearing on 
background checks and potentially affecting hiring decisions, 
professional licensing, and career advancement.
Criminal Record Career Impact
Appears in CPIC system on Affects jobs involving 
most background checks driving, public safety, or 
trust positions
Professional Licensing
May trigger disciplinary reviews in regulated professions
How Employers View DUI Records
Employers in Alberta can legally conduct criminal background 
checks and consider past convictions when hiring. Since "criminal 
record" is not protected under the Alberta Human Rights Act, 
companies may decide not to hire applicants with a DUI.
Industries like transportation, education, healthcare, and law 
enforcement maintain stricter conduct requirements, making DUI 
convictions particularly damaging for professionals in these fields.
High-Risk Industries
Transportation Education
Commercial driving roles require clean records and valid Teaching positions subject to strict conduct standards 
licences and morality clauses
Healthcare Law Enforcement
Nursing and medical roles face professional disciplinary Public safety positions maintain zero-tolerance policies
reviews
When a DUI Threatens 
Your Current Job
Licence Loss
Unable to perform driving duties
Conduct Clauses
Violation of morality or behaviour policies
Reputational Harm
Negative impact on company image
Termination Risk
Suspension or dismissal from position
Your Legal Protections
While Alberta employers can consider criminal records, employees have 
important rights that protect against unfair treatment.
Wrongful Dismissal Just Cause Standard
Termination without fair Employer must prove 
notice, severance, or just misconduct directly affected 
cause may be challenged job performance
legally
Disability 
Accommodation
Alcohol dependency may 
qualify as disability under 
human rights law, requiring 
accommodation
Steps to Minimize Career Impact
01 02
Apply for Record Suspension Practice Transparency
Pardon through Parole Board of Canada removes Be honest when questioned while emphasizing 
conviction from most background checks once eligible rehabilitation and personal growth
03 04
Demonstrate Responsibility Strategic Career Planning
Complete educational programs, volunteer work, and Avoid roles requiring driving or security clearance 
gather strong references immediately after conviction
Don't Face 
This Alone
A DUI on your record can jeopardize your career, but strategic legal 
defence can protect your future. Early intervention makes all the 
difference.
"Your future is worth defending. Kolinsky Law offers the 
aggressive defence you need to protect your livelihood and 
career opportunities."
How Kolinsky Law Protects Your Future
At Kolinsky Law, our experienced DUI and Employment 
lawyers in Edmonton provide strategic advice to protect your 
rights, reputation, and livelihood.
Our Services Include:
• Employment contract review and analysis
• Wrongful dismissal claim assessment
• Record suspension applications
• Professional licence defence
• Strategic career guidance post-conviction
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