Assistant Deputy Minister, Administrative Law Programs

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Posting Date: Mar 4, 2025

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title:  Assistant Deputy Minister, Administrative Law Programs
Job Requisition ID:  67969
Ministry: Justice 
Location:  Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:  Full Time 
Hours of Work:  36.25
Regular/Temporary:  Regular
Scope:  Open Competition
Closing Date:  March 14, 2025

 


About Us
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

 

The Ministry of Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. 

 

To find out more about our department https://www.alberta.ca/justice

 

 

Role
Reporting to the Deputy Minister and Deputy Attorney General, you will provide strategic leadership and oversee the planning and policy development for administrative law programs such as SafeRoads, Alberta Human Rights Commission and Family Support Order Services. You will lead these programs ensuring a fair and equitable system improving accessibility, efficiency and affordability of justice services for Albertans. Your seasoned leadership and focus on service excellence will support your division team to ensure services follow procedural fairness, diversion of matters before courts and congruency between all three programs. You will provide expert advice and recommendations that will help to optimize justice services for Albertans. Collaborating closely with clients and stakeholders will be key to managing issues and enhancing justice services. As a member of the executive team, you will contribute to the achievement of ministry objectives and further the government’s corporate agenda.  

 


Qualifications
Ideally your background includes related senior leadership and administrative justice experience with strengths in project management and a proven ability to direct programs in a complex multi-stakeholder environment. You are a recognized leader with exceptional communication, interpersonal, analytical and resource management skills. A consultative approach and skill in collaboration have supported you in establishing trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders. Experience working in government would be an asset. 
Eligibility for membership in the Law Society of Alberta is required.

 


Salary
$8,144.11 -$10,688.21 bi-weekly 
 

Notes
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.  This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies across government.


Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

 

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities.  Position Profile

 

How to Apply
Click on the “Apply Now” button.  


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Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant. 
Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx


Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.  


Resources for applicants:
https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx 
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/


It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.   

 

 

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.

 

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.