Registrar of Appeals

Role Responsibilities

The Registrar of Appeals is responsible for the case management associated with the appeal functions of two provincial tribunals, the Environmental Appeals Board and the Public Lands Appeal Board, involving complex land-use and environmental decisions including the Public Lands Act, Public Lands Administration Regulation, the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the Water Act, the Climate Change and Emissions Management Act, and Schedule 5 of the Government Organization Act. The position is required to handle a significant caseload, to case manage and coordinate appeals for the Public Lands Appeal Board and the Environmental Appeals Board, to finalize preliminary tribunal decisions and ensure the objectives of the tribunals are carried out. The position is expected to act independently in the majority of activities, to work as part of an interdisciplinary team of knowledge experts and board members. The Registrar of Appeals (Registrar) requires extensive knowledge of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the Water Act, the Public Lands Act, and the Public Lands Administration Regulation. Further, the position requires an extensive working knowledge of administrative law, natural justice, and procedural fairness.

This position is integral to the proper function of the quasi-judicial process, it has significant legal, financial, and political consequences for all parties involved including stakeholders, municipalities, and the Government of Alberta. Areas in which these parties may be affected directly include land use decisions, Water Act approvals, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act Approvals, enforcement orders, and road-use orders.

This position involves facilitating and drafting clear administrative decisions to provide guidance to parties to a dispute, the board panels, and the general public concerning the interpretation and application of the Public Lands Act, Public Lands Administration Regulation, the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the Water Act, the Climate Change and Emissions Management Act, and Schedule 5 of the Government Organization Act and subordinate legislation. These decisions may be reported by reporting services and may be scrutinized by the Courts for fairness and legal accuracy. As such this position has much broader reach than just those parties appearing before the EAB or PLAB.

As the ideal candidate, you will exercise confidentiality, professionalism, flexibility, and initiative. Your exceptional organizational and time management skills and your passion for teamwork will be crucial in ensuring that the diverse administrative and operational needs of our clients are provided in a consistent, accurate and timely manner. Communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines are skills that will be essential to your success in this multi-faceted role.

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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.

Qualifications

Two-year diploma in Law, Public Administration, Public policy, Regulatory Compliance, Political science or a related field plus five years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described.

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
•    1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
•    1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Note: A valid Class 5 driver`s license is required.

Skills and Experience Required:

We encourage applications from all individuals who believe they have an equivalent combination of skills, training and experience that meets the following standards:
•    Commitment to excellence in client service and teamwork.
•    Strong leadership qualities.
•    High level of writing proficiency, with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts in plain language. Experience in or familiarity with drafting decision documents is an asset.
•    Strong organization, time management and prioritization skills in a sustained complex environment, to manage a significant workload.
•    Demonstrated accountability for meeting time and quality performance measures.
•    The ability to manage administrative proceedings gained through experience in the interpretation and application of legislation or policy in a quasi-judicial or similar setting.
•    Experience chairing administrative hearings and leading discussions for consensus-based decision-making is preferred.
•    Demonstrated skills at analyzing evidence, exercising judgment, solving problems, and working towards consensus.
•    Demonstrated ability to articulate views and opinions while respectfully and inclusively working towards consensus in decision-making.
•    Capable of working in a computerized environment with demonstrable skills relating to Microsoft Office applications and virtual ways of working.
•    A post-secondary education is required. Related experience and/or training in administrative law principles is an asset. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will also be considered.
•    Travel throughout the Province is required. The position is required to operate recording equipment during hearings, and training is provided. The successful candidate should be able to lift 25 pounds.

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

This is a full-time permanent opportunity in Edmonton.

This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM-4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week.  Additional hours may be required from time to time with respect to hearings.

A written assessment will be conducted as part of the interview process.

In your application, please a include cover page detailing your interest, and role related experience. In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

This position will require final candidates to undergo a security clearance. 

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.

What we offer:
•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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.