Adjudicator, Impaired - Talent Pool

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Posting Date: Oct 14, 2026

Location

Edmonton, AB

Company

Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title: Adjudicator, Impaired

Job Requisition ID: 87690

Ministry: Justice

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full-time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary and/or permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: Open until Suitable candidate(s) found

Classification: Program Services 5

Salary: $3,361.54 - $4,428.89 bi-weekly ($87,736 - $115,594/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

SafeRoads is responsible for conducting reviews for individuals wanting to challenge an IRS penalty for an alcohol or drug-related driving contravention under the Traffic Safety Act within a 30-day legislated timeline.

Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of Albertans? Join Alberta Justice in an independent decision-making role where you will assess evidence, apply legislation, and issue fair, well-reasoned decisions that strengthen confidence in Alberta's administrative review process. Be part of a resolute team committed to fairness, accountability, and innovation.

As a SafeRoads Adjudicator, you will join a team dedicated to delivering accessible, timely, and impartial administrative justice. This role provides a unique opportunity to combine your critical thinking, communication, and legal expertise in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Your key responsibilities include

Evaluating submissions, evidence, and competing positions to determine relevant facts and reach impartial conclusions.

Conducting teleconference and video hearings with professionalism and impartiality.

Drafting clear, organized, legally defensible decisions that explain findings and reasoning.

Staying informed on relevant legislation, case law, and regulatory changes.

Ensuring adherence to procedural fairness and natural justice in every review.

Collaborating with peers to maintain consistency and quality in decision-making.

Contributing to program improvement through feedback and recommendations.

What you’ll bring to the role

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex decisions in plain language.

Strong analytical and decision-making skills, including the ability to assess evidence, identify material issues, and apply to legal authorities.

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines with precision and attention to detail.

A respectful, fair, and calm demeanor when interacting with diverse and sometimes emotionally charged individuals.

Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Exceptional communication skills such as interviewing, written and oral, and active listening skills.

Information gathering skills.

Critical thinking, analytical and conceptual skills.

Judgement and decision-making skills.

Ability to remain impartial, professional, and composed when dealing with contested matters and differing viewpoints.

Sensitivity to confidentiality, respect and ethical behavior.

Strong organizational skills.

Report writing and recording skills.

Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation skills.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

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.

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following behavioral competencies:

Systems Thinking: You consider the inter-relationships among various aspects of an approach including how they relate to other programs or areas.

Creative Problem Solving: You assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solution.

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

Drive for Results: You identify underlying causes for success or lack of success which may or may not involve self and takes action to ensure future success.

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

Qualifications

Required

A cover letter that clearly demonstrates, through specific examples, experience conducting evidence-based analysis, making decisions or recommendations, evaluating and resolving factual disputes, and interpreting and applying legislation, policy, or regulatory frameworks.

A related university degree (i.e., Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or related discipline), supplemented by at least six (6) progressive experience in the following areas:

Prepare clear, well-reasoned decisions, reports, recommendations, or findings supported by evidence and applicable authorities.

Assess the relevance, reliability, credibility, and weight of evidence; resolve factual disputes; and make supported findings of fact.

Interpret and apply legislation, regulation, policy, and legal principles to complex situations.

Prepare analytical briefings that identify key issues, evaluate options, and provide evidence-based recommendations.

Interpretation and understanding of legislation including the Traffic Safety Act and its regulations, the Provincial Administrative Penalties Act (PAPA) and its regulations and the Criminal Code (Canada).

Working knowledge in information management systems and Office 365.

As the successful candidate, you will be required to successfully complete the SafeRoads Adjudicator Training. Your employment is conditional upon the satisfactory performance of your duties and successful completion of this training. Successful completion of this training is required for delegation for vehicle seizure reviews, late applications and designation for Immediate Roadside Sanction Adjudication.

Assets and Preferences

Demonstrated experience making fair, impartial, evidence-based decisions in adjudicative settings (including SafeRoads), regulatory decision-making, investigations, appeals, compliance, policy, or comparable environments.

Experience writing formal adjudication decisions.

Demonstrated Knowledge about tribunals and the administrative law process.

Experience reviewing complex and potentially conflicting information and developing well-supported conclusions or recommendations.

Working knowledge with Alberta’s traffic legislation and roadway laws.

Equivalencies are considered on the basis of

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or

1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Additional Position Details

Temporary, full-time positions available for terms ranging from 18 to 24 months, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:15 am - 4:30 pm):

Location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Avenue, Edmonton, AB.

SafeRoads Alberta is open for regular hours of business between December 25 and January 01, (i.e. the days that are non-APS paid holidays). For a complete listing of Alberta Public Service paid holidays, please see the Paid Holidays Directive ( https://www.alberta.ca/paid-holidays-directive ).

Successful candidates are expected to begin employment on February 1, 2027. Mandatory Adjudicator Training will commence on February 2, 2027, and may continue for up to four (4) months. Candidates must be available to attend the entire training program, as attendance and successful completion are required conditions of employment and designation.

Recruitment Process

Pre-Employment checks