Job Requisition ID: 42414
Ministry: Alberta Justice
Location: Edmonton/Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 15, 2023
Classification: Legal Counsel 2-3
The Alberta Human Rights Commission is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B or J.D.), active member or eligible for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta and substantial related legal experience is required. Experience in Litigation and alternative dispute resolution is required. A strong understanding of Human Rights Law and administrative law, is required. Experience in written and oral advocacy, law of evidence, examination and cross examination of witnesses are essential. An understanding of current issues related to diversity, inclusion and systemic discrimination is an asset.
Competencies are behaviours 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. The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:
Creative Problem Solving: Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning.
Agility: Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals.
Drive for Results: Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives.
Building Collaborative Environment: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and Commission goals and objectives.
Developing Networks: Ability to interact positively, build relationships and work effectively with others.
Legal Counsel 2 (4 years to 13 years of related experience): $4,445.92 to $5,670.90 bi-weekly ($116,038 - $148,010/year)
Legal Counsel 3 (more than 11 years of related experience): $5,604.75 to $6,547.96 bi-weekly ($146,283 - $170,901/year)
Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (36.25/week).
Please note, this competition is for both Edmonton or Calgary. Please specify your preference on your application.
Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening.
What we offer:
This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies within Government of Alberta.
In your resume, please 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).
Please outline how your experience as it relates to the qualifications in detail in your cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
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,
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
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:
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 Veronica Noronha at Veronica.Noronha@gov.ab.ca.
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