Functional Responsibility:
Order in Council 1962-22 created a Commissioner of Labour to administer The Alberta Government Employee Bureau Act, The Act Respecting Employment Offices, The Minimum Wage Act, The Boiler Act, and the Factories Act. The Commissioner was responsible for licensing and collecting fees from, and prescribing rules for, moving picture operators, assistants, and apprentices. The Commissioner was also responsible for inspecting theatres and operating booths.

Predecessor and/or Successor Bodies:
The Commissioner of Labour's responsibilities remained consistent when it moved through two labour related departments: The Department of Trade and Industry from 1935-1948, and The Department of Industries and Labour from 1948-1959. The Department of Labour Act moved the Commissioner's Office to the new Department of Labour in 1959. In 1972 the Department of Labour became the Department of Manpower and Labour. The term manpower was added to the title to reflect the department's new responsibilities. Beyond industrial relations the department would now oversee programmes to develop a skilled and flexible labour force. In 1975 the Executive Council transferred Manpower duties from Labour to the newly created Department of Advanced Education to form the Department of Advanced Education and Manpower. Legislation dissolved the Department of Labour in 1999, and core functions and responsibilities of the department amalgamated with the Department of Family and Social Services to form the Depar4tment of Human Resources and Employment.

Administrative Relationships:
The Bureau was part of the Department of Public Works and the Lieutenant Governor appointed the Minister. The Minister reported to the Legislative Assembly for the department for which he/she was responsible. Annual reports for the Department of Public Works were submitted to the Lieutenant Governor.

Administrative Structure:
The Bureau of Labour has had a hierarchical structure since the inception of the organization. The administrative structure evolved from the Branch's reporting to the Minister to more complex lines which included branches such as the Steam Boilers Branch, Inspections Branch, Theatres Branch, and the Alberta Government Employment Offices.

Names of Chief Officers:
Ministers of Public Works:
Alexander Ross (UFA) August 13, 1921-December 30, 1925
Oran J. McPherson (UFA) December 31, 1925-July 9, 1934
Richard G. Reid (UFA) July 10, 1934-July 13, 1934
John J. MacLellan (UFA) July 14, 1934-September 2, 1935.