Ministry: Justice Full or Part-Time: Full Time Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary for 1 year (with the possibility for extension) Salary: $2,935.39 – $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,614 – $100,493/year) The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) prosecutes persons charged with Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and provincial statute offences. The ACPS promotes safe communities by vigorously prosecuting cases involving serious and violent crime and working with individuals and organizations in the community to identify and implement improved and alternative approaches to the administration of criminal justice. Role ResponsibilitiesAre you a talented writer and editor looking for an prospect to make an impact in public service?

The Alberta Crown Prosecution

Service is seeking a skilled Writer/Editor to join its Strategic Policy and Community Engagement team. In this role, you will develop, edit, and coordinate high-quality communications that support the administration of justice in Alberta, ensuring complex information is transformed into clear, accurate, and effective messaging for a variety of audiences. If you excel at producing polished written products, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and delivering work that informs decision-making, this role is for you.

Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Policy and Community Engagement, you will work collaboratively with ACPS Business Strategists and other ministry partners. You will ensure written materials meet applicable industry, Government of Alberta, ministry, division and branch standards. Drafts, edits, formats and reviews correspondence and written materials.

Drafts and edits routine to complex correspondence, letters, memos, briefing materials, meeting notes, issue summaries, key messages and administrative documents. Ensures each written product is accurate, responsive, readable, audience-appropriate and consistent with approved messages, tone, templates and Government of Alberta and ministry standards. Prepares final document packages with the required background materials, previous correspondence, approvals, references and supporting information.

Reviews and refines written materials so they communicate the intended meaning clearly, accurately and appropriately for the intended audience Applies approved templates and style guides to maintain consistency in writing style, spacing, headings, colour, graphics, layout and other editorial requirements. Identifies factual inconsistencies, unclear wording,



missing information and other content concerns; Provides clear editing direction and reviews revisions throughout production to ensure requested changes are accurately incorporated. Uses digital presentation strategies, tone and language appropriate to the intended audience.

Searches internal records, previous correspondence, background documents, policy materials, public information and approved sources to support draft responses. Compiles and summarizes information from multiple sources for use in correspondence, briefing materials and issue summaries. Consults program areas, subject matter experts and other ministries to verify information, address gaps or inconsistencies and obtain clarification before materials are finalized.

Flags sensitive issues, trends, risks or matters requiring additional review to the manager or senior staff. Maintains current knowledge of legislation, policies, emerging issues, programs and services affecting the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service and Alberta Justice, including relevant services delivered by other ministries. Suggests any changes that will contribute to improved quality of content and/or appearance.

Adheres to established processes and provides input and recommendations for continuous improvement of the processes. Works independently within defined division and ministry objectives as well as collaboratively as a member of project teams. Participates in branch and unit meetings to provide and receive updates regarding ongoing work activities, projects, division Ministry partnerships, and other branch and division Ministry business.

Coordinates response preparation with appropriate program areas and reviews drafts for style, tone, clarity, conciseness and accuracy. Provides consultation and guidance on written communications materials. Works closely with the Justice Ministerial Correspondence Unit to ensure procedures are followed and routing is accurate.

APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. Collaborate with functional and project team members with the end-result in mind.

Creative Problem Solving:



Understand and challenge processes with an eye to continuous improvement.

Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborate within functional and project teams, as well as with internal stakeholders within the branch and division and across the department. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. QualificationsA University graduation in a related field plus 2 years of progressively responsible related experience, A two-year diploma in a related field, plus 4 years of progressively responsible related experience.

Related education may include English, Journalism, Political Science or Communications. Writing and editing experience within a complex or multi‑faceted organization. Proficiency working with project management and tracking software, such as the Government of Alberta’s Action Request Tracking System (ARTS).

Assets Excellent

English verbal and writing skills. Excellent computer skills, knowledge of appropriate software and ability to organize data logically. Creative problem solving. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals. Strong ability to think critically about issues that may impact the organization or the public at large.

Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm). This position is on‑site 5 days per week in an office located in downtown Edmonton Selected candidates will be asked to complete an in‑person written assessment in the form of a writing test. Final candidates will be required to undergo an academic verification and security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. This competition may be used to fill future permanent, temporary, full time and part‑time vacancies.

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StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Cindy V Zaiffdeen at cindy.Full-time Government Administration #

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