Manager, Legal Aid Governance and Government Operations

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 74358
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary - with an expected end date of two (2) years
Scope: Open
Closing Date: August 25, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2

**Salary**: $3,339.00 to $4,493.32 bi-weekly ($87,147 - $117,275/year)

The Ministry of Alberta Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. To follow this link find out more about our department

The Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives division provides strategic and integrated policy and project services and functions for Justice. The division’s focus centers on cross-divisional and cross-ministry projects such as strategic policy initiatives and business transformations.

**Role Responsibilities**:
Do you thrive in fast paced and dynamic environments? Are you passionate about ensuring that decision makers have clear, compelling, and precise information? Do you have experience working in with financial reports and statements? If you have a sharp eye for detail, a talent for synthesizing complex information, a commitment to delivering high-quality content, and experience demonstrating your comprehensive financial acumen, we have an exciting opportunity for you Join the Justice Supports Branch, Legal Aid and Grants (LAAG) unit as the Manager of Legal Aid Governance and Government Operations, a pivotal role in advancing the branch’s strategic priorities.

As the Manager of Legal Aid Governance and Government Operations, reporting to the Director, Legal Aid and Grants, you will work closely with the LAAG team, the branch leadership team, staff in the Assistant Deputy Ministers’ Office and the Financial Services Division, other divisional staff, Legal Aid Alberta staff, and other justice system stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality information and analysis highlighting how the delivery of legal aid services impacts Albertan’s access to justice.

Your key responsibilities include:

- Working closely with the LAAG Director to manage, track, and respond to emerging issues and requests, ensuring responses are developed on time to meet short-timeline and external demands.
- Lead the development and implementation of a robust financial accountability framework for grant funding streams and drive the modernization of financial policies, tools, and reporting to enhance transparency, efficiency, and strategic decision-making across the branch and with key stakeholders.
- Lead cross-functional financial administration across multiple teams to support the branch’s grant programming, including coordinating budgeting processes, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring alignment with financial policies and funding agreements.
- Provide leadership and direction to staff, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture through effective supervision, clear expectations, and supportive coaching, including addressing performance gaps with professionalism and accountability.
- Managing and coordinating the resolution of complex and politically sensitive issues that often involve or impact multiple stakeholders (including other GoA departments).
- Strategically managing and coordinating departmental priorities.

**Role cont'd**:
What you’ll bring to the role:

- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and navigate sensitive communications effectively.
- Excellent time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, enabling you to analyze, synthesize, and refine complex information.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality, ensuring all material meets high standards.
- Ability to work independently while leading and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Adaptability and resilience in managing shifting priorities and high-pressure situations.

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**Qualifications**:
A related university degree (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, etc.), supplemented by at least four (4) years of related experience in finance or corporate performances.

**Equivalencies may be considered**:Master’s degree and a minimum two (2) years related experience, Diploma and a minimum of six (6) years related experience, one year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

**Requried**:

- Knowledge and experience of the operations/workings of public sector environments and/or government departments within the Alberta Public Service.
- Strong experience organi