Job Description

Job Information

Job Title: Receptionist

Job Requisition ID: 89094

Ministry: Justice

Location: Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: November 11, 2026

Classification: Administrative Support 3

Salary: ​$1,742.83 to $2,205.23 bi-weekly ($45,487 to $57,556/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 career opportunities.

The Ministry of 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.

The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) prosecutes people charged with Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and provincial statute offences. The ACPS promotes safe communities by vigorously prosecuting cases involving serious and violent crime and working with individuals and organizations in the community to identify and implement improved and alternative approaches to the administration of criminal justice. In addition, the ACPS develops criminal law policy for the province and supports criminal law consultation with other levels of government.

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a highly motived receptionist in their in the Calgary Crown Prosecutors’ Office to provide administrative support for the prosecution of criminal and provincial offences, including but not limited to the Criminal Code of Canada and the Traffic Safety Act.

Reporting to the Disclosure Unit Supervisor, the Receptionist plays a key role in supporting the operations of the Crown office. This position is essential to ensuring prosecutors are well-prepared for court proceedings. Responsibilities include processing incoming and outgoing mail, photocopying and document handling, and providing other administrative services that are required to ensure that branch goals and objectives are met.

To succeed in this role, you will be required to have excellent attendance and reliability, exercise a high level of professionalism and discretion, flexibility and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate high attention to detail. Candidates must have a genuine interest in or knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.

This is a public facing role and requires strong communication skills and the ability to remain professional when dealing with difficult situations.

Candidates must be comfortable handling large quantities of sensitive and confidential information and exposure to potentially disturbing subject matter within prosecution files.

The primary responsibilities for the Receptionist include, but are not limited to:

• Providing central services support including a centralized mail distribution/disclosure pick-up centre at the Calgary Crown Prosecutors’ Office.
• Providing administrative support to Crown Prosecutors and client services to approximately 130 staff members, Provincial Court, and General Public.
• Using tools such as Word, Outlook, Prosecutor Information System Manager (PRISM), Justice On-Line Information Network (JOIN), e-Crim and other resources as required.
• Working in a high volume, demanding environment and managing competing priorities in tight timelines.
• Maintaining professionalism when working with Crown Prosecutors, Defense Counsel or the General Public.

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.

Competencies essential for this role include:

• Agility: Prioritize multiple tasks and projects, with the ability to accommodate other priorities as they arise and maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and a changing environment.
• Drive for Results: Use exceptional organizational and prioritization skills to meet tight deadlines and deliver quality work.
• Creative Problem Solving: Focus on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight using innovative ideas or existing processes to address both new and past problems.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Actively engage with stakeholders and follow up on inquiries, requests, and concerns from stakeholders. Remain courteous and professional in stressful situations.
• Develop Networks: Maintain mutual internal and external networks with stakeholders and clients.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma.
• One year of related experience, preferably in a legal secretarial context.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Criminal Justice System.
• Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.

Preference will be given to those with a Legal Assistant diploma or other related diploma.

Assets:

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook), Prosecutor Information System Manager (PRISM), Justice On-Line Information Network (JOIN) and e-Crim.
• Knowledge of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), Criminal Code of Canada and Traffic Safety Act.

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

Notes

Please Note:

• There is one full-time permanent position available, this position works out of the Centrium Place building in Calgary.
• Hours of work, 36.25 per week, Monday to Friday.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
• 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.

With your application, please include a cover letter that outlines your legal administration experience as well as any experience or knowledge that you have with the criminal justice system. This cover letter will be used to evaluate your written communication skills.

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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 see Job Application Resources for 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) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

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 Ashley Crooks at Ashley.Crooks@gov.ab.ca.