Job Information
Job Title: Court-Ordered Interpreter Co-Ordinator
Job Requisition ID: 70871
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 1 Permanent and 1 Temporary (1 year)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 12, 2025
Classification: Legal Administration 3
Salary: $2218.33 to $2732.47 bi-weekly ($57,898 - $71,317 per year)
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We are seeking a detail-oriented Court-Ordered Interpreter Coordinator to manage the scheduling and oversight of interpreters in legal proceedings. This pivotal role ensures that all individuals receive fair and accurate representation in compliance with court mandates.
As a Court Ordered Interpreter co ordinator, you are a paralegal professional that supports the work of the Judiciary, court administration, counsel, and the public in the Alberta Justice system before, during and after court proceedings.
You will hold a key responsibility for arranging and managing all court ordered interpreters, for the three levels of court within Alberta: Court of Appeal, Court of Queen’s Bench and Provincial Court, in Edmonton and Calgary, pursuant to the Fees and Expenses for Witnesses and Interpreters Regulation AR123/1984. You will be a senior representative of Alberta Justice and represents the administrations of courts in a responsible and professional manner, which reflects the fair and equitable delivery of justice in Alberta.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The ideal candidate will:
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. 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. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment
Required:
Equivalency: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of:
Assets & Preferences will be considered as follows:
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
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How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Sonya Bartley-Wynter at Sonya.Bartley-Wynter@gov.ab.ca.
For any questions or interest regarding this employer and the application process, please contact:
Mohammad Haidar
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.