Justice Of The Peace

Job InformationJob Title:Justice of the PeaceJob Requisition ID:46435Ministry:JusticeLocation: Various locations including a vacancy in Grande PrairieFull or Part-Time: Full-time and Part-timeHours of Work: Shift work is requiredRegular/Temporary: Term appointmentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: Open until suitable candidate(s) selected.Classification: JusticeRole 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:Shift 2024/25
(a)weekday evening shift59.88(b)weekday night shift148.67(c)weekend day shift59.87(d)weekend evening shift91.01(e)weekend night shift208.54(f)holiday day shift91.01(g)holiday evening shift119.75(h)holiday night shift268.42Shift work is a requirement of these positionsInterview and relocation expenses will not be grantedThis competition will be used to fill current and future vacanciesApplicants for these positions will be asked to undergo a security screeningSubmitting 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.
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