Regional Jury Officer

Government of Alberta; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A provincial government agency in Red Deer, Alberta seeks a Regional Jury Officer to facilitate jury trials. This part-time role requires bilingual communication in both French and English. Responsibilities include supporting jury selection, ensuring the safety of jury members, and providing necessary oversight during trials. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in professional settings, and a valid driver's license. This position will be scheduled as needed during jury trials with competitive hourly wages.

Qualifications

• High degree of professionalism and behavior.
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to travel to various court locations across the province.

Responsibilities

• Support jury trials and participate in jury selection.
• Ensure safety and security of jury members.
• Provide bilingual support during jury trials.

Skills

Bilingual communication in French and English

Agility in prioritizing tasks

Problem-solving skills

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Regional Jury Officer

Job Requisition ID: 77299

Ministry: Justice

Location: Red Deer

Full or Part-Time: Part-time

Hours of Work: Casual - as required during Jury Trials

Permanent/Temporary: Wage

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: December 9, 2025

Classification: Administrative Support 4

Salary: $25.69 to $32.51 per hour

Role Responsibilities

The Regional Jury Officer supports the Court of King’s Bench in the facilitation of jury trials. The Jury Officer participates in the jury selection process and in supporting selected members of the jury throughout the trial. This position is required to deal with multiple stakeholders, including the Judiciary, Counsel, Sheriffs, other law enforcement agencies and Court Operation employees.

The Jury Officer position is required to provide and maintain a safe and secure setting for all jury members within the various Court of King’s Bench locations and other locations as deemed appropriate by Court and Justice Services. Work is performed in an ever-changing environment, with a requirement to provide a specialized oversight necessary for the Court of King’s Bench. Additionally, new and ongoing training is essential in responding to the various aspects required in a jury trial.

A Jury Officer is required to follow specific guidelines for all jury members within the above-mentioned court facilities (and other court or inquiry venues) by providing a presence in courtrooms and in public areas outside of courtrooms. This is essential in ensuring that policies are adhered to, including escorting juries while sequestered.

This position requires a bilingual individual capable of fluently supporting jury trials in French, English, or both languages. The successful candidate will ensure seamless communication and procedural accuracy in either language during proceedings.

Flexibility is crucial in this role, as overtime may be required with little or no notice, to meet operational demands. The role also involves travel to court locations across Alberta to support jury trials. During deliberations, the jury may need continuous support from the jury officer, which could include overnight stays. A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are essential for fulfilling these responsibilities.

This position works on a part-time casual basis and only required during jury trials. Jury Trials can vary in length and frequency.

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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.

Competencies Essential For This Role Include

• Agility – to prioritize tasks while also being able to accommodate other priorities as they arise, and the ability to maintain resilience in times of uncertainty or change.
• Creative Problem Solving – demonstrated by gathering information from appropriate sources and assessing options to resolve challenges encountered in the course of your duties.
• Build Collaborative Environments – by effectively helping and following through on inquiries, requests, and concerns from jury members and stakeholders, as well as demonstrating the ability to remain courteous and professional in stressful situations.

This Link Will Assist You With Understanding Competencies

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Qualifications

• High school diploma and a minimum of two years of related experience.
• High degree of professionalism and behavior.
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive information and situations.
• Ability to travel to various court locations across the province is required.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.
• Proficiency in both French and English (oral and written) is mandatory. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills in both languages. Candidates who are not able to demonstrate this ability will be automatically disqualified from the competition.

Assets

• Previous experience with legal documents.
• Previous experience with legal proceedings.
• Previous experience in law enforcement.

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.

Notes

• Final candidate(s) will be asked to complete a French and English proficiency test.
• Final candidate(s) will be required to complete security screening.
• In this role, you may be eligible for travel, meal, and hospitality allowances and reimbursement as outlined in the Government of Alberta Travel, Meal, and Hospitality Policy. Any cost associated with obtaining the required documents and/or security checks as noted, or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.
• Part-time casual position and will be scheduled as needed during jury trials. Wages are paid on an hourly basis.

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.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.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.

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 candidate's 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 Connie Piosca at [e-mail].