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Justice of the Peace

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Temporary
  • Alberta
  • 100 - 125

Government of Alberta



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Job Information

Job Title: Justice of the Peace

Job Requisition ID: 46435

Ministry: Justice

Location: Various Locations

Full or Part-Time: Full-time and Part-time

Hours of Work: Shift work is required

Regular/Temporary: Term appointment

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate(s) selected.

Classification: Justice

Role Responsibilities

The Alberta Court of Justice and Alberta Justice welcome the interest of qualified lawyers who wish to be considered for appointment as a full-time or part-time Justice of the Peace. Applications are being sought for various locations across the province on an on-going basis.

Applicants must be a Canadian citizen and a member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta, with a minimum of five years of related experience at the Bar. To be considered eligible, applicants must go through a screening process and be recommended for appointment by the Judicial Council and the Alberta Judicial Nominating Committee.

Applicants will be considered on the basis of criteria such as integrity, professional excellence, community and social awareness, cultural sensitivity, and personal suitability. Appointments are for a ten-year term.

Restrictions on other Employment

Successful full-time applicants, unless otherwise authorized by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, will not be able to practice law. Successful part-time applicants will not be able to practice criminal law or family law, appear as counsel on any matters in the Alberta Court of Justice, represent any client in any proceeding involving the Government of Alberta or the Government of Canada, or represent the Government of Alberta or the Government of Canada in any proceeding.

Notes



  • Remuneration for full-time Justice of the Peace has increased to $175,588 per year effective December 2024.
  • The per diem rate for part-time and ad hoc Justice of the Peace has increased to $1109 effective December 2024.
  • The shift differential rates effective December 2024 are:


Shift2024/25


weekday evening shift 59.88

  • weekday night shift 148.67
  • weekend day shift 59.87
  • weekend evening shift 91.01
  • weekend night shift 208.54
  • holiday day shift 91.01
  • holiday evening shift 119.75
  • holiday night shift 268.42
  • Shift work is a requirement of these positions
  • Interview and relocation expenses will not be granted
  • This competition will be used to fill current and future vacancies
  • Applicants for these positions will be asked to undergo a security screening
  • Submitting a resume through the government job board will not be accepted. An application form must be completed and submitted by mail or email as outlined below.


How To Apply



The application form is available on the Alberta Court of Justice’s website: https://albertacourts.ca/pc/about-the-court/judicial-information/judicial-appointments

Completed Applications Must Be Mailed Or Emailed To

Carole Yarrow, Judicial Selection and Appointments Coordinator

Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives Division

Alberta Justice

4th Floor, Oxbridge Place

9820 – 106 Street NW

Edmonton, AB T5K 2J6

Telephone: 780-722-5718

Email: Carole.Yarrow@gov.ab.ca

Closing Statement

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting, please contact Carole Yarrow, Judicial Selection and Appointments Coordinator at 780-722-5718 or Carole.Yarrow@gov.ab.ca

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