COURT CLERK AND REGISTRAR (2) in Sarnia, ON

Overview

Ministry of the Attorney General

Branch Sarnia ON CA

Position:
COURT CLERK AND REGISTRAR (2)
Location:
Sarnia, ON

processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, Internet and management information systems); • technical knowledge to use audio and video equipment…

Consider this challenging opportunity in the Superior and/or Ontario Court of Justice as an irregular on-call category court clerk and registrar, where you will perform clerical work supporting the operation of criminal, family, civil and other courts.

Hours of Work:
• irregular on-call = 0 to 36.25 hours per week

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will complete pre-court, in-court, and post-court work, including preparing the courtroom, administering oaths, recording endorsements and exhibits, and ensuring that courtroom protocol is followed at all times.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory
• valid G2 Driver’s Licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario to travel to satellite court locations

Qualifications
• Organizational skills to prepare and maintain the courtroom, files and exhibits, and to prioritize and plan work effectively;
• flexibility to accommodate constant shifts in focus and changing priorities and work under pressure;
• communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with tact and diplomacy with judiciary, counsel and other stakeholders;
• ability to speak publicly in a courtroom setting; knowledge of the functions and rules of the Court or Justice, relevant legislation and legal terminology;
• attention to detail to verify and endorse court documents; proficiency with computer applications (word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, Internet and management information systems);
• technical knowledge to use audio and video equipment.

Additional information:

Address:

• 2 Temporary – Irregular On-Call, duration up to 12 months, 700 Christina St N, Sarnia, West Region, General Screening Requirement

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Schedule:

3.7

Category:

Administrative and Support Services

Posted on:

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.

  A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.

  A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual’s screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.

How to apply:

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from applying and/or accepting a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from applying and/or accepting a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 23, 2014 11:59 pm EDT . Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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