Family Court Counsellor

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Job Title:

Family Court Counsellor
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Justice

Location:

Calgary
Full or Part-Time:
Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
June 15, 2026
Classification:
Human Services Worker 5
Salary: $2,872.21 to $3,712.88 bi-weekly ($74,964 - $96,906/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. For more information, please visit:

The Court and Justice Services (CJS) Division provides a wide range of resolution and court services for people involved in legal disputes. In collaboration with the courts of Alberta, Court and Justice Services provide various programs and services including educating and helping Albertans finding 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.

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Within CJS, Family Court Counsellors provide Albertans with a wide range of service delivery expertise including safety screening, assessment, education, limited conflict resolution assistance, limited support inside and outside the courtroom, guidance, information, referrals, and resources in relation to parenting from two homes. For more information please visit: .

Are you a dedicated, hardworking, and compassionate individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of Alberta families? Alberta Justice has an opportunity for you!

As a Family Court Counsellor, you will work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues in your location and across the province to ensure seamless service delivery to Albertans. Building strong working relationships with Court Operations, the Judiciary, and the legal community will be essential in delivering exceptional service to clients and supporting the operations of the Alberta Court of Justice and/or King’s Bench Family Court.

Under the direction of Management and the Assessment Services Supervisor, you will conduct data collection and participate in program development initiatives to ensure services are delivered in a user-friendly and cost-effective manner.

Working within a team environment, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Screening, Assessment, and Referral

• Provide triage and intake services including safety screening, needs assessment, referrals as necessary, and limited assistance completing and filing Family Law Act court documents.
• Demonstrate dispute resolution skills to assist clients in resolving their disputes.
• Identify and outline options available for the client to decide on a course of action.
• Deliver ongoing assessments, information, support, guidance, and assistance to clients prior to, during and following court.

Case Management

• Negotiate and facilitate terms of consent with parties in attendance at court, for the courts review and endorsements.

In-Court Support

• Facilitate court appearances on legislated and specified Family Law Act applications, assisting parties towards resolution, educational resources, interventions and /or transferring parties to alternate court services.
• Assist families with their various concerns in the fast-paced environment of the Resolution Services office and the Provincial Family docket court, Court of King’s Bench Family Docket Court, and Court of King’s Bench Regular Chambers.
• Respond to actions, directions and requests from the judiciary that fall within the scope of the role.

Consultation and Public Relations

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external stakeholders (i.e., Lawyers, Legal Aid, Community Legal centres, women’s shelters, native counselling services and police services) to ensure information sharing and optimal client services.

Administration

• Complete timely and accurate entries on the Resolutions Services provincial database relating to client services and court activity in…