JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 72945
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 3 Permanent positions and 1 Temporary position
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 13, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 - $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/year)
The Court and Justice Services (CJS) Division provides a wide range of resolution and court services for people involved in legal disputes. In collaboration with the courts of Alberta, Court and Justice Services provides various programs and services including educating and helping Albertans finding solutions for legal issues, navigating the court system, offering programs at no cost or a nominal charge, and administrative support to all courts in Alberta.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with the role’s responsibilities, used to assess writing and communication skills.
• A related university degree (i.e., Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline), supplemented by at least four (4) progressive experience in the following areas:
• decision writing
• analyzing evidence and factual disputes
• making findings of fact
• interpreting and applying legislation and policy in complex situations
• writing briefings that include setting out options and making recommendations

Assets & Preferences:

• Previous experience with SafeRoads adjudication or other tribunals.
• Experience writing formal adjudication decisions.
• Knowledge about tribunals and the administrative law process.
• Working experience analyzing evidence or research and providing recommended options.
• Working knowledge of Alberta’s traffic legislation and roadway laws.
• Interpretation and understanding of legislation, including the Traffic Safety Act and its regulations, the Provincial Administrative Penalties Act (PAPA) and its regulations and the Criminal Code (Canada).
• Working knowledge of information management systems and Office 365.

Equivalencies are:

• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of Albertans? Join Alberta Justice as a SafeRoads Adjudicator, where your decisions will help improve road safety, uphold justice, and protect communities from the dangers of impaired driving. Be part of a resolute team committed to fairness, accountability, and innovation.
As a SafeRoads Adjudicator, you will independently review administrative penalties, assess evidence, and issue well-reasoned decisions to promote road safety and justice. This role combines critical thinking, communication, and legal expertise in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Evaluating written and oral submissions to resolve factual disputes.
• Conducting teleconferences and video hearings with professionalism and impartiality.
• Drafting well-structured, legally sound written decisions.
• Staying informed on relevant legislation, case law, and regulatory changes.
• Ensuring adherence to procedural fairness and natural justice in every review.
• Collaborating with peers to maintain consistency and quality in decision-making.
• Contributing to program improvement through feedback and recommendations.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES CONT.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex legal and procedural matters.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities for interpreting evidence and legislation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines with precision and attention to detail.
• A respectful, fair, and calm demeanor when interacting with diverse and sometimes emotionally charged individuals.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Exceptional communication skills such as interviewing, written and oral, and active listening skills.
• Information gathering skills.
• Critical thinking, analytical and conceptual skills.
• Judgement and decision-making skills.
• Conflict resolution, negotiation and mediation.
• Sensitivity to confidentiality, respect and ethical behavior.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Report writing and recording skills.
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation skills.

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