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Job Requisition ID: 86998
Ministry: Justice
Location:Calgary or Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date: November 3, 2026
Classification:Manager – Zone 2
Salary: $3,920.66 - $5,276.07 biweekly ($102,329 – $137,705/yearly)

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.

The Ministry of Alberta Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and cutting-edge justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta.

The Alberta Court of Justice will recognize the importance of working collaboratively with First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities, and have a working knowledge around the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action. They also understand the importance of child and family involvement, connection, and collaboration to a large array of other cultures and communities.

The Alberta Court of Justice has an exciting new opportunity within the Office of the Chief Justice Reporting to the Director, as the Manager, Workforce Development, you will lead the people and talent strategy that powers Alberta’s Court of Justice (ACOJ). You are the strategic force behind workforce development across the province.



You will be a crucial point of contact within the Alberta Court of Justice, linking managers, personnel, human resources and the public to facilitate external recruitment, and operational opportunities to meet personnel resources, operational, and strategic requirements.

Establishing and leading a workforce development strategy

- Lead and implement a strategic workforce development framework aligned with GoA competencies and organizational priorities.
- Developing and maintaining a framework for ACOJ that supports management in workforce development planning and strategic decision-making.
- Support recruitment, retention, employee engagement, career development, succession planning, and onboarding.
- Partner with recruitment teams and hiring managers to improve recruitment strategies, candidate targeting, and hiring practices.
- Analyze workforce and recruitment data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead orientation, training, job-shadowing, practicum, and career development programs.
- Conduct exit interviews and provide advice on employee retention and engagement.
- Lead workforce initiatives such as classification reviews, staffing strategies, and career path planning.
- Represent the Alberta Court of Justice (ACJ) on workforce development committees and initiatives.

Leading Strategic Initiative and Court Services Expansion





- Providing leadership and support in the areas of planning, implementation, and coordination of strategic initiatives to ensure that business areas are supported and implementation work is completed.
- Expansion of specialized and indigenous courts; expansion of positions to support judiciary in locations there are currently no direct judicial support staff; to assist with the creation of a Business Services within the Alberta Court of Justice
- Ensuring that corporate activities are centralized and coordinated with appropriate planning, reporting, coordination, consultation, delivery and communication support.
- Assignment and allocation of resources in delivering ad hoc special projects and initiatives.
- Providing leadership, monitoring, and advice to staff and operational areas with respect to ad hoc special projects and initiatives.
- Liaising with corporate partners, stakeholders and subject matter experts to facilitate successful delivery of project outcomes.
- Maintaining an internal communications strategy to support employee engagement and effective flow of information.
- Providing expertise into common performance goals for groups that align with business plan goals and strategies. Lead projects that support communication and engagement in the performance management process.

Leading, coaching and development of staff

- Motivate and encourage direct reports and project team members to help them achieve success and exceed expectations while supporting employee learning needs and development opportunities.
- Mentor, coach and provide constructive feedback to direct reports and project team members through informal

📌 Manager, Workforce Development (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton