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Recruitment is underway for a full-time Applications Judge position in Edmonton.

Lawyers with at least 10 years at the Bar can apply to become an Alberta Applications Judge. Applications will be considered first by the Applications Judge Interview Panel and if recommended, will be assessed by the Judicial Council.

Candidates recommended for appointment by the Judicial Council are placed on the final short list from which the Minister of Justice will select candidates to fill this position.

Note: Applications will only be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on May 4, 2026.

Job Information

Job Title: Applications Judge
Job Requisition ID: 80845
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: May 4, 2026
Classification: Applications Judge

Role Responsibilities

The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta and Alberta Justice welcome the interest of qualified lawyers who wish to be considered for appointment as a full-time Applications Judge.

Under the general direction of the Chief Justice and Associate Chief Justices of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, the Applications Judge is required to:

• preside in Chambers;
• preside in Bankruptcy Court as Registrar in Bankruptcy pursuant to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act including taxation of accounts;
• hear applications within their jurisdiction as defined in Sections 9 though 11 of the Court of King’s Bench Act; and
• preside in matters requiring direction related to practice and procedure.

Applicants must be a Canadian citizen and a member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta; have extensive knowledge and familiarity with the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, Rules of Court of Alberta and applicable Provincial Statutes including Business Corporations Act, Maintenance Enforcement Act, Builder’s Lien Act, Law of Property Act, Civil Enforcement Act, and must have a minimum of 10 years legal experience. Fluency in French is considered an asset.

To be considered eligible, applicants must go through a screening process and be recommended for appointment by the Judicial Council. Applications will be considered on the basis of criteria such as integrity, professional excellence, community and social awareness, cultural sensitivity, and personal suitability.