Director, Application Management and Data Services

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government in Edmonton seeks a Director of Application Management & Data Services to lead innovative technology initiatives. This role involves managing application services and enhancing court operations through advanced analytics. Candidates should possess a university degree and at least seven years of relevant experience, alongside strong leadership and strategic thinking skills. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and plays a vital role in Alberta's justice system.

Benefits

Management Employees Pension Plan

Professional learning and development support

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years’ related experience.
• Experience in supervision and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of integrated data management and analytics.
• Oversee data governance practices for court data.
• Manage application development and modernization projects.
• Build a Centre of Excellence in data and application services.
• Foster partnerships with court stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Expertise in data governance

Results-driven approach

Education

University degree in Business Administration, IT, or Computer Science

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Director, Application Management & Data Services

Job Requisition ID: 79512

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: February 24, 2026

Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2

Salary: $5,018.84 to $6,373.20 bi-weekly ($130,991 - $166,340 per year)

In collaboration with the Alberta Courts, Court and Justice Services provide various programs and services including educating and helping Albertans find solutions for legal issues, navigating the court system, offering programs at no cost or a nominal charge, and administrative support to all courts in Alberta.

The Ministry of Justice plays a vital role in ensuring a fair and effective justice system for Albertans. Within the Ministry, Court Technology Services (CTS) provides innovative Information Management and Technology (IMT) and data services to Alberta’s three courts: the Court of Appeal, the Court of King’s Bench, and the Court of Justice. CTS supports the digital transformation of court services, operational effectiveness, and the administration of justice through robust information systems, data platforms, and modern service delivery models.

Court Technology Services provides and supports the technology tools to power the court and justice system throughout Alberta.

For more information please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/family-court-assistance.aspx

Role Responsibilities

“Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving innovation and modernizing technology services? Join the Alberta Courts as the Director of Application Management & Data Services, where you’ll lead transformative initiatives that enhance Alberta’s justice system and make a real impact on the lives of Albertans.”

Reporting to the Executive Director, Court Technology Services, the Director, Application Management & Data Services is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving innovation, operational excellence, and modernization in court data and application services.

In this role, you will oversee end-to-end delivery of application services, including development, architecture, enhancement, and support for critical court systems. It also leads the design and implementation of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to support evidence-based decision-making and enhance court operations.

You will play a pivotal role in managing data governance, integration, and stewardship, ensuring that data is treated as a strategic asset across Alberta’s judiciary. By fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders, the Director ensures seamless, system-wide service delivery that supports public confidence in Alberta’s justice system.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of integrated data management, sharing, analytics, and AI capabilities to support evidence-informed decision-making.
• Oversee data governance practices to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient use of court data.
• Manage outsourced and in-house application development, maintenance, and modernization of legacy platforms.
• Build a Centre of Excellence in data and application services to provide responsive, client-focused service delivery.
• Foster strong partnerships with court stakeholders, technology teams, and service providers to ensure effective system-wide coordination.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strategic thinking with the ability to align technology solutions with organizational goals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to build consensus and foster collaboration.
• Expertise in data governance, integration, and stewardship.
• A results-driven approach to service delivery and operational excellence.

APS Competencies

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

AGILITY: You can anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

SYSTEMS THINKING: You consistently take a holistic and long-term view of challenges and opportunities at multiple levels across related areas.

DEVELOP NETWORKS: You proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS: You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: You are able to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS: You can determine what outcomes are important and maximize the use of resources.

DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS: Reflects on own and others, areas of strengths and opportunities and development.

Qualifications

Required

• University degree in a related field such as Business Administration and Information Technology, Computer Science supplemented by a minimum of seven years’ related experience is required.
• Experience in supervision, management & leadership roles are also required.

Equivalency

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.

Preference Will Be Given Based On Following

• Extensive experience in application management, data governance, and technology leadership, preferably within a public sector or judicial environment.
• Proven expertise in managing large-scale application development and modernization projects, including legacy system transformation.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams in an agile environment.
• Working knowledge of data analytics, AI, and emerging technologies is a significant asset.
• Experience with finance and procurement functions.
• Progressive management experience and adaptive to political environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Alberta legislation and governance systems.
• Knowledge of all areas of the court system, statutes, policies, and procedures is considered an asset.

Notes

• This is one full-time permanent position located in Edmonton.
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:

• 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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

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 Sonya Bartley-Wynter at [e-mail] .