Executive Director, Justice Supports
Apply NowCompany: Government of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1
Description:
Job Information
Job Title: Executive Director, Justice Supports
Job Requisition ID: 69589
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 11, 2025
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 works to ensure a fair and accessible justice system for all Albertans. It also provides a broad range of justice services and covers legal aid, grants and specialized court and restorative justice to improve access to justice by sharing information to help those in need. It is also responsible for providing legal and strategic services to government by representing ministries in matters before the courts and tribunals as well as drafting public government bills, regulations, and Orders in Council.
To find out more information about our department: https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-justice.
Role
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives Division, The Executive Director, Justice Supports, provide strategic leadership and oversight to senior management team of five directors. This role ensures the branch's operations and services align with the ministry's business and strategic objectives. The Executive Director is responsible for shaping program policy and legislative development to support the effective delivery of branch programs, policies, and services. Advice will be provided to the ministry executives and elected officials while proactively monitoring community safety and access to justice issues. This ensures that programs and services remain responsive to evolving stakeholder needs and external pressures and government priorities. A key responsibility of this role is overseeing the administration of Alberta's legal aid plan, serving as the Ministers representative to the governance agreement, and managing the ministries financial commitments, including the annual grant to legal aid. The Executive Director ensures that all branch initiatives are integrated, coordinated, and compliant with relevant legislation and policies. Success in this role requires strong relationships with senior representatives from governance government ministries, law enforcement agencies, Indigenous leaders and groups, and community stakeholders. The Executive Director collaborates with senior justice officials to develop, coordinate, and implement new legislative and operational policy initiatives that enhance justice system effectiveness and accessibility. Key areas of responsibility for the role include: Community Safety Initiatives (including: Specialised Courts, Restorative Justice, Youth Justice Committees, other access to justice initiatives, etc.); Indigenous Policy and Services (Indigenous Court Work Program, Gladue Report Program, etc.); Legal Aid and Grants; Official Documents and Appointments (Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths, etc.); the Alberta Law Libraries; and general support of other ministry of Justice programs and services.
Qualifications
You are a highly skilled communicator and your background includes related senior leadership experience with strengths in project management and a proven ability to direct programs in a complex multi-stakeholder environment. You are a recognized leader who is agile, politically astute and service oriented, with exceptional financial acumen, interpersonal, and analytical skills. You have experience working with the court systems and you have well established policy experience. With your consultative approach you have developed trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders. Experience working in government would be an asset. A bachelor's degree combined with related experience in the government sector is preferred; a master's degree would be an asset.
Salary
$5,234.94- $6,879.68 bi-weekly ($136,631 - $179,559 yearly)
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. Search Profile
How to Apply
Click on the "Apply Now" button.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta's online application system.
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 http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.
Job Title: Executive Director, Justice Supports
Job Requisition ID: 69589
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 11, 2025
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 works to ensure a fair and accessible justice system for all Albertans. It also provides a broad range of justice services and covers legal aid, grants and specialized court and restorative justice to improve access to justice by sharing information to help those in need. It is also responsible for providing legal and strategic services to government by representing ministries in matters before the courts and tribunals as well as drafting public government bills, regulations, and Orders in Council.
To find out more information about our department: https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-justice.
Role
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives Division, The Executive Director, Justice Supports, provide strategic leadership and oversight to senior management team of five directors. This role ensures the branch's operations and services align with the ministry's business and strategic objectives. The Executive Director is responsible for shaping program policy and legislative development to support the effective delivery of branch programs, policies, and services. Advice will be provided to the ministry executives and elected officials while proactively monitoring community safety and access to justice issues. This ensures that programs and services remain responsive to evolving stakeholder needs and external pressures and government priorities. A key responsibility of this role is overseeing the administration of Alberta's legal aid plan, serving as the Ministers representative to the governance agreement, and managing the ministries financial commitments, including the annual grant to legal aid. The Executive Director ensures that all branch initiatives are integrated, coordinated, and compliant with relevant legislation and policies. Success in this role requires strong relationships with senior representatives from governance government ministries, law enforcement agencies, Indigenous leaders and groups, and community stakeholders. The Executive Director collaborates with senior justice officials to develop, coordinate, and implement new legislative and operational policy initiatives that enhance justice system effectiveness and accessibility. Key areas of responsibility for the role include: Community Safety Initiatives (including: Specialised Courts, Restorative Justice, Youth Justice Committees, other access to justice initiatives, etc.); Indigenous Policy and Services (Indigenous Court Work Program, Gladue Report Program, etc.); Legal Aid and Grants; Official Documents and Appointments (Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths, etc.); the Alberta Law Libraries; and general support of other ministry of Justice programs and services.
Qualifications
You are a highly skilled communicator and your background includes related senior leadership experience with strengths in project management and a proven ability to direct programs in a complex multi-stakeholder environment. You are a recognized leader who is agile, politically astute and service oriented, with exceptional financial acumen, interpersonal, and analytical skills. You have experience working with the court systems and you have well established policy experience. With your consultative approach you have developed trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders. Experience working in government would be an asset. A bachelor's degree combined with related experience in the government sector is preferred; a master's degree would be an asset.
Salary
$5,234.94- $6,879.68 bi-weekly ($136,631 - $179,559 yearly)
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/careers
- Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
- Pension plan:
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- 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.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta's online application system.
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 http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.