BC Public Service Looking for CRT CK 13R – Court Clerk at Prince Rupert, BC Full Time

An eligibility list may be established.

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An excellent opportunity to contribute to the administration of justice in a fast paced, challenging and diverse legal environment

Court Services Branch is responsible for the delivery of all court administration services in BC. These consist of registry, trial support and Sheriff Services for all levels of court. The Registry provides the infrastructure to process documents that are required by the court to ensure timely and effective processing of court cases and support to the justice system.

As a Court Clerk you will provide effective and efficient administrative support to all levels of court (Supreme Court, Provincial Court) as well as registry duties when required. Flexibility and organization will be key in this role as you provide administrative services to the Court and Registry. Interacting with members of the public, the bar and the judiciary, you will be responsible for pre-/post- and in-court duties including preparing the courtroom and its equipment for court events. Your role will involve managing court files by reviewing them for accuracy; and completing, distributing and interpreting court documents while providing exceptional service to the public.

If you are a skilled administrator seeking a rewarding role in a fast-paced environment, we look forward to your application.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

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For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact [email protected]. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to [email protected], before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

Secondary school graduation or equivalent.

One-year clerical experience in an office environment.

One-year experience delivering customer service.

Experience/training in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, internet and other standard computer applications

Experience with MS Teams

Must be able to type 45 wpm.

Preference may be given to applicants with:
Post-secondary education in business administration or business courses

Experience with JUSTIN and/or CEIS.

Provisos:
Hold a valid class 5 BC Driver’s license

May be required to work overtime due to late court sittings and on short notice

May be required to work in other areas of Court Services

Travel is required which could include travel in adverse weather conditions

Must be flexible with working hours, hours of work vary depending on operational demands

Exposure to unpleasant dealings with upset public and clients

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Cover Letter: YES – A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire (STANDARD): YES – You will be required to answer a standard questionnaire.