Job Information
Job Title: Barrister & Solicitor - Jobs and Immigration Team
Job Requisition ID: 80987
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 7, 2026
Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 1 – Civil Crown Counsel 3
Salary:
Justice, Legal Services Division, is responsible for providing quality legal advice to the Government of Alberta. The work is fast-paced and provided in a collaborative team environment. Our lawyers are involved in a wide range of legal work that is challenging, interesting, important, and ever-changing.
The Jobs and Immigration Team (J&I) Legal Team provides legal and strategic advice to the departments of Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration, and Advanced Education (respecting professional governance).
It advises on statutory interpretation, policy development, and legislative changes for numerous pieces of legislation regulating Alberta’s workplaces, including labour relations, employment standards, occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation legislation, and legislation governing non-health professional regulators.
J&I Legal Team lawyers also provide legal advice on a wide variety of other matters within the scope of its client departments, including:
To learn more about Alberta Justice, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/justice
Are you interested in providing legal advice on high-impact files that require strong legal acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate novel legal issues?
Alberta Justice - Legal Services Division - has an opportunity for a lawyer to join the Jobs and Immigration (J&I) Legal Team in Edmonton and be part of an experienced, collaborative group.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is capable of providing high quality legal and strategic advice on immigration and on workplace matters spanning both public and private sectors.
The position will advise on legal matters within the scope of the J&I Legal Team as circumstances require.
In this role, you will provide client-focused legal and strategic advice to support decision-making on issues such as:
You may also draft and review legal documents such as contracts, grants, statutory instruments, orders and administrative penalties.
This work includes:
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.
It is required to have a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required.
Experience considered:
Requirement
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:
As an ideal candidate you are capable of forming robust client relationships and managing complexities in client responsibilities and functions, and you possess:
Assets:
Assets include:
Candidates will also have a strong commitment to the Vision and Values of the Alberta Public Service.
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.
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (36.25 /week).
Positions Currently available: One Permanent Salaried position available. This competition may be used to fill the same or lower classification.
Location: This opportunity is located on the 5th Floor of the Bowker Building, 9833 - 109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta.
Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
What we offer:
Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
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.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
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 Opeyemi Asama at Opeyemi.Asama@gov.ab.ca.
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.