Deputy Registrar

Role Responsibilities

The Deputy Registrar for the Police Review Commission (PRC) is the primary legal advisor to the Registrar on matters relating to the hearing process and procedural fairness. The Deputy Registrar also leads the foundational work required to operationalize the PRC's hearings framework.

The Deputy Registrar receives strategic and operational direction from the Minister-appointed Registrar and reports to the Executive Director of Corporate Services. This is a full-time operational leadership role responsible for supporting the functions of the Registrar under the Police Act, as delegated. The Deputy Registrar also leads the development and maintenance of the Police Review Commission’s (PRC) Hearing Guideline.

While the Registrar is a part-time, appointed role with statutory authority, the Deputy Registrar is responsible for managing the daily operations of the hearings function.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Maintain and update the list of presiding officers.
•    Schedule and assign presiding officers for hearings.
•    Arrange and coordinate pre-hearing conferences.
•    Publish hearing decisions in accordance with established guidelines.
•    Oversee all logistics related to hearings.
•    Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of the PRC’s Hearing Guideline.
•    Carry out any additional functions delegated by the Registrar under the Police Act.

Ultimately, The Deputy Registrar plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and transparency of the PRC’s disciplinary hearings. This includes managing timelines, interpreting legal and procedural requirements, and coordinating complex hearings. The role demands sound legal judgment and discretion, as poor decisions can lead to delays, appeals, or legal challenges that may damage the PRC’s credibility and public trust.

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.

• Develop Networks - Works closely with police services, presiding officers, presenting officers, and community partners. These relationships build trust in the PRC and impact public trust is policing.
• Develop Self and Others - Provides expert legal advice to improve and maintain the PRC's disciplinary process.This includes maintain the hearing guidelines, supporting policy development and identifying gaps within the hearing secretariat.
• Drive for Results -  Prepares disciplinary hearing outcome reports. These circumstances are complex, and the Deputy Registrar must consider complex factors in their recommendations.

Qualifications

A university degree in Law or a Juris Doctor (JD) along with eleven plus (11+) years of assessed legal experience specialized in criminal or administrative law.

Must be an active member of the Law Society of Alberta in good standing OR eligible for immediate membership.

For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required.

Assets:

•    Experience in criminal law and/or administrative law, with general familiarity with police-related matters and use of force under the Criminal Code and Police Act, including awareness of relevant case law.
•    Comprehensive knowledge of investigative processes and techniques, and familiarity with police tactics, training, and policy.
•    Experience interpreting legislation, developing legal arguments, and identifying procedural risks.
•    Superior legal writing skills and the ability to produce accessible materials for diverse audiences, such as technical, legal, public, and media audiences.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal and provincial statutes (i.e., Criminal Code of Canada; Police Act; Canada Evidence Act; Jury Act; provincial and federal Victims of Crime Acts).

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 position works Monday to Friday from 8:15am to 4:30pm (36.25 hours weekly)

Security Screening level 1 is required:

•    Successful completion of security screening requirements including the appropriate enhanced security screening check.

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 has 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.