Registrar of Appeals

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 66637
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 5, 2025
Classification: Administation 2

**Salary**: $2,400.86 to $3,151.07 bi-weekly ($62,662 - $82,242/year)

We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.

**Role Responsibilities**:
The Registrar of Appeals is responsible for the case management associated with the appeal functions of two provincial tribunals, the Environmental Appeals Board and the Public Lands Appeal Board, involving complex land-use and environmental decisions including the Public Lands Act, Public Lands Administration Regulation, the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the Water Act, the Climate Change and Emissions Management Act, and Schedule 5 of the Government Organization Act. The position is required to handle a significant caseload, to case manage and coordinate appeals for the Public Lands Appeal Board and the Environmental Appeals Board, to finalize preliminary tribunal decisions and ensure the objectives of the tribunals are carried out. The position is expected to act independently in the majority of activities, to work as part of an interdisciplinary team of knowledge experts and board members. The Registrar of Appeals (Registrar) requires extensive knowledge of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the Water Act, the Public Lands Act, and the Public Lands Administration Regulation. Further, the position requires an extensive working knowledge of administrative law, natural justice, and procedural fairness.

This position is integral to the proper function of the quasi-judicial process, it has significant legal, financial, and political consequences for all parties involved including stakeholders, municipalities, and the Government of Alberta. Areas in which these parties may be affected directly include land use decisions, Water Act approvals, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act Approvals, enforcement orders, and road-use orders.

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**Qualifications**:

- Two-year diploma in Law, Public Administration, Public policy, Regulatory Compliance, Political science or a related field plus five years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described.

**Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of**:

- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

**Note: A valid Class 5 driver's license is required.**

**Skills and Experience Required**:

- Commitment to excellence in client service and teamwork.
- Strong leadership qualities.
- High level of writing proficiency, with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts in plain language. Experience in or familiarity with drafting decision documents is an asset.
- Strong organization, time management and prioritization skills in a sustained complex environment, to manage a significant workload.
- Demonstrated accountability for meeting time and quality performance measures.
- Experience chairing administrative hearings and leading discussions for consensus-based decision-making is preferred.
- Demonstrated skills at analyzing evidence, exercising judgment, solving problems, and working towards consensus.
- Demonstrated ability to articulate views and opinions while respectfully and inclusively working towards consensus in decision-making.
- A post-secondary education is required. Related experience and/or training in administrative law principles is an asset. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will also be considered.

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**Notes**:

- This is a full-time permanent opportunity in Edmonton.

This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM-4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week. Additional hours may be required from time to time with respect to hearings.

A written assessment will be conducted as part of the interview process.

**What we offer**:

- Working for the Alberta Public Service
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
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- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such