Director, Reporting, Research & Evaluation

Role Responsibilities

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Albertans! Alberta Justice is seeking a results-driven leader to turn complex data into smart strategies that promote safer communities and a more equitable justice system. Lead a talented team that delivers the insight behind the province’s most critical decisions.

As the Director, Reporting, Research and Evaluation, you will lead a high-performing team within the Modernization, IMT and Research (MIR) Branch of Alberta Justice, a branch dedicated to enabling evidence-informed decision-making across the ministry. This position plays a critical role in supporting Alberta’s commitment to public accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement in the justice system.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will oversee the ministry’s data and evaluation strategy, driving the collection, analysis, and application of high quality, reliable information to inform strategic planning, policy development, service delivery, and resource allocation. The role encompasses oversight of department wide research initiatives, evaluation frameworks, statistical reporting, and data governance, all of which contribute to enhancing the effectiveness and innovation of Alberta’s justice programs.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, other ministries, police agencies, academic institutions, and federal partners to ensure research and analytics are timely, relevant, and aligned with organizational priorities. By leading a team of professional staff and managing complex, cross-functional initiatives, you will help shape a forward-thinking, data-driven culture across the justice sector. Your leadership will directly influence decisions that impact public safety, program outcomes, and the long-term success of Alberta’s justice system.

What you’ll bring to the role:
•    A strategic mindset and the ability to analyze and synthesize complex information into actionable plans.
•    Strong leadership and team-building skills, fostering collaboration and trust across diverse teams.
•    Strong communication skills to clearly present technical findings to varied audiences.
•    Strong project and change management abilities to navigate shifting priorities and lead large-scale initiatives.
•    A solutions-focused approach with a commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and public accountability.
•    Capacity to manage competing demands under tight timelines while upholding data integrity and quality.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Systems Thinking: You take a holistic view, connecting data, policy, and service delivery to strengthen justice outcomes and inform long-term strategic decisions.
 
Agility: You navigate evolving priorities with flexibility and focus, supporting your team through change while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability.

Drive for Results: You focus on outcomes, turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that improve public safety and support ministry priorities.

Develop Networks:  You build trusted, proactive relationships across diverse stakeholders, recognizing collaboration as key to solving complex justice issues and achieving results for Albertans.

Qualifications

Requirement:

A university degree in Social Science, Criminology, Sociology or related field, supplemented with 7 years experience involving quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, data collection and analysis.

Experience leading and managing teams is a requirement.

Assets:
•    Experience leading complex, cross-functional research and evaluation projects, preferably in a public sector or non-profit setting.
•    Experience presenting strategies and executive-level advice and reporting on major departmental initiatives.
•    Expertise in data governance, analytics, business intelligence systems, and data warehouse technologies.
•    Familiarity with Justice data systems (e.g., JOIN, CASES, ORCA) and/or other available data sources (e.g., CCJCSS).

The following equivalencies may be considered:
•    A related Masters plus a minimum of 5 years related experience.
•    A related two-year diploma plus a minimum of 9 years related experience.
•    A related one-year certificate plus a minimum of 10 years related experience.
•    No post-secondary education plus a minimum of 11 years related experience.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

•    Full time permanent opportunity located at Oxbridge Place Building in Edmonton.
•    Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
•    Successful candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.