Job InformationJob Title: Courts Privacy CounselJob Requisition ID: 78197Ministry: JusticeLocation: EdmontonFull or Part time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: March 12, 2026Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 3 (CCC3)Salary: CCC3: $7,275.46 to $8,067.13 biweekly ($189,889 – $210,552 per year)OverviewThe Ministry of Alberta Justice ensures safe, resilient communities and a fair justice system. The role supports the Court of King’s Bench, Court of Justice, and Court of Appeal as legal advisors on privacy, access, and information governance.Role ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice to judiciary, court lawyers and staff on privacy, access and related legal matters.Develop and implement legal information policies for all three courts’ judgments and records.Oversee implementation, maintenance and adherence to legal information policies.Champion excellence in legal information policy and information governance, improving operational effectiveness and public access.Report to the Chief Justices of Alberta, King’s Bench and Court of Justice, addressing needs of three independent judicial bodies.CompetenciesAgility : Anticipate, assess, and adapt to changing priorities and uncertainty.Develop Networks : Build networks and trust with stakeholders.Build Collaborative Environments : Lead collaborative conditions to achieve outcomes.Systems Thinking : Understand broader impacts across the APS.Creative Problem Solving :



Assess options and implications creatively to achieve solutions.Drive for Results : Determine important outcomes and maximize resources.Develop Self and Others : Commit to lifelong learning and development.QualificationsBachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) Degree.Minimum 11 years post-bar legal experience (Civil Crown Counsel 3).Membership in valuable standing with the Law Society of Alberta or eligibility for membership.Deep expertise in information law and governance.Knowledge of privacy and access legislation (Protection of Privacy Act, Access to Information Act, PIPEDA, etc.).Understanding of emerging privacy law applications and court technologies.Hours of Work36.25 hours per week.Term of EmploymentPermanent full‑time position.LocationEdmontonHow to ApplyApplicants must submit an online application, including education, experience, and competency examples. Include dates (month and year) for all education and work experience. For international credentials, obtain a credential assessment from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or a recognized Canadian evaluator.Applications: https://www.Alberta.Ca/job-application-resources#before (Recruitment Principles). For further information, contact Sonya Bartley‑Wynter at [email protected] StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Courts Advisory Counsel - C$189,889 - C$210,552 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Alberta Justice
📍 Toronto