Job Information

Job Title: Executive Director, Court Policy, Legislation and Innovation

Job Requisition ID: 78871

Ministry: Justice

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Permanent                 

Closing Date: April 10, 2026

Classification: Executive Manager 1 

About Us

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

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

For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/justice.

Role

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Court and Justice Services (CJS) Division, the Executive Director, Court Policy, Legislation & Innovation provides strategic leadership across several functional areas that support effective division operations. The CJS Division delivers a full range of resolution services to Albertans and provides court administration support to the Alberta Courts, including the Court of Justice, Court of King’s Bench, and the Court of Appeal. CJS is dedicated to delivering innovative, accessible, and accountable court and justice services that help Albertans resolve their legal matters fairly and effectively, while preserving the independence of the courts.

The Executive Director builds strong internal and external networks across the department, the Government of Alberta, the courts, and justice sector partners to advance the division’s work. The role provides strategic advice and recommendations to the ADM, CJS branches, other government departments, and external stakeholders on matters impacting division priorities. The Executive Director also serves as a key member of the division’s Executive Team. This role requires a high level of political acumen and an understanding of the role of the independent courts within the justice system.

Qualifications

You are a collaborative leader with a strong record in guiding complex policy development and providing strategic advice.  You excel at developing and advancing a comprehensive court and justice services policy agenda that aligns with the division’s mandate. You understand the issues affecting court administration, possess solid knowledge of court processes, and have demonstrated success building partnerships across government. As a progressive leader, you drive organizational change, build capacity, and inspire high performance. Your experience in policy development, planning, business services, and workforce development as it relates to the courts, and your strong financial acumen equip you to oversee strategic supports for the division. Your ability to cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders, along with a deep understanding of the priorities and operations of Alberta’s Courts, will support your success in this role. A university degree in business administration, finance, public administration or law is required, supported by several years of senior management experience. A master’s degree in business administration is an asset, and experience managing operations in a service-based, judicial, or government environment is preferred.

Salary

$5,758.44 - $7,567.65 bi-weekly ($150,295.28 to $197,515.67 annually)

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:

• • Compensation Overview – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
  • Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
  • Pension plans:
  • Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
  • Leadership and mentorship programs
  • Professional learning and development
  • Opportunity to participate in an interim hybrid work schedule (per Alberta Public Service policy) of up to two days working from your home office.
  • Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

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

How to Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.  

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If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.

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 https://www.alberta.ca/government-of-alberta-jobs for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.