Yukon Government Looking for Clerk of the Court at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

This is to fill one 18 month, full-time term position, anticipatory perm working 75 hours biweekly. Additional term position may be filled using this competition.

Temporary assignments may be considered.

The Department of Justice is working to ensure Yukon remains a safe, secure, and healthy place to live and work. We build strong and healthy relationships with others to support good governance and to foster safe communities with opportunities for healing. The Department of Justice provides supportive and dynamic work environments comprised of teams of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Yukoners.

The principles that guide are:
Reconciliation with Yukon First Nations: Together as DOJ representatives we commit to embracing the spirit of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada entitled Honouring the Truth, Reconciling the Future, by conducting ourselves in our day-to-day business in a manner that embodies the purpose of reconciliation with our First Nations members in the Yukon. We recognize the importance of employee education on First Nations history and the encouragement of innovative thinking by all DOJ personnel on our ability to effect meaningful change towards true reconciliation.

Working as a Team: As DOJ employees we value working together as a team within branches and within the department as a whole, while respecting our respective roles in the administration of justice, to work as one entity to meet our collective objective to serve the public. We are mindful of the impact of our actions on the people around us both in proximity and in the larger department and strive to ensure that we maintain the best interests of the department in our approach to our work.

Identify and Meet our Clients’ Needs: DOJ personnel have a wide variety of responsibilities and an equally diverse clientele, internal and external to government, and we are committed to ensuring that they know we work for them and that we treat them with empathy, inclusion, integrity, respect and professionalism.

Initiative and Innovation: Management will encourage DOJ staff at all levels to think innovatively and to take initiative that will improve the work we do and services that we provide to allow for positive change and creativity in the workplace. Management will encourage DOJ personnel to reconsider our approach to the services we provide and adapt to the changing environment.

Communications: We are committed to improving the way we communicate internally with one another and externally to the public in order to better perform as a DOJ Team, share information and ideas with each other, dispel negative myths about the department and to ensure that the public has an appreciation for the excellent work we do.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Supervisor of Court Clerks, the Clerk of the Court provides operational support to the Whitehorse Court Registry and administrative support to the Territorial, Small Claims, Supreme, and Court of Appeal courts of Yukon. This position is primarily responsible keeping an accurate record of court proceedings, including digitally recording them. In addition to keeping the official record (writing down the results of the court proceedings), the incumbent is responsible for calling cases in court, preparing and signing court orders, preparing court records for judicial review, and filing and processing legal documents in accordance with court forms, practice directives, rules and applicable legislation. The position also provides legal information and assistance to court stakeholders with respect to criminal and civil court procedures. The incumbent handles a high volume of sensitive and confidential information and is expected to meet high standards of tact, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

We are looking for a professional individual who is organized, self-motivated, detail oriented, service-oriented, able to perform under pressure, and who excels in highly technical administrative work.

For more information about the position, please contact Karin Keeley-Eriksson, Supervisor, Court Clerks at (867) 667-3429 or [email protected] .

For more information the recruitment process, please contact Jason Biensch, Manager Human Resources Consultant at (867) 667-5105 or [email protected] .

If you need technical support submitting your application, please contact: (867) 667-9453 or [email protected] .

Please do not email resumes to any of the above addresses; resumes will only be accepted through the e-recruitment application system.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your resume.

• Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree program preferably with a legal component;
• Experience providing support to management, preferably in a legal setting;
• Experience performing court clerk responsibilities would be an asset; and
• Experience working in accordance with legislation and regulations would be an asset.

Candidates who have education, training and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Interpersonal and written communication skills;
• Commitment to client service;
• Self-motivated and capable of working cooperatively with others;
• Ability to speak effectively in public;
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records by hand;
• Organization and multitasking skills;
• Ability to research and apply legislation, policies, and procedures;
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines;
• Ability to exercise tact and good judgment;
• Ability to learn from constructive feedback;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to perform under stress;
• Ability to process regular exposure to difficult subject matter through self-care;
• Understanding of judicial independence;
• Ability to learn to operate technology, such as videoconferencing, audio recording equipment and software; and
• Computer skills and working-knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Additional information

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver’s Licence
• Security clearance to be submitted prior to start date and maintained throughout the term of employment

Job requirements:

• Frequent travel for court circuit by small plane and motor vehicle
• Working overtime with little or no notice
• Wearing court attire while in court

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

21 March 2022

Close Date

1 April 2022