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Ministry: Ministry of the Attorney General
Division: Court Services Division
Position Title: COURT SERVICES OFFICER
Duration: 1 Irregular-On Call contract/assignment up to 12 months with the possibility of extension. Irregular hours of work; scheduled as required up to 36.25 hours per week
Location: 89 James Street, Parry Sound, P2A 1T7, North Region
Compensation Group: OPSEU
Salary: $685.66 - $754.50 per week*
Position Status: Open
Job Code: 00036 - Usher and Messenger
Schedule: 3-7
Category: Administrative and Support Services
Job ID: 22068



Consider this challenging opportunity in the Superior Court of Justice as a court services officer, where you will provide support to the judiciary, juries and the overall administration of the courts. You will be responsible for: ensuring courtroom readiness; maintaining proper decorum in the court; conducting jury roll calls; calling and escorting witnesses into court; attending to juries; providing assistance to the public; and providing assistance to the judiciary as required.
Qualifications:knowledge of the Superior Court of Justice or other adjudicative proceedings and awareness of legislative requirements as they pertain to juries; knowledge of courtroom decorum and confidentiality/impartiality; clerical knowledge and keyboarding skills to ensure accurate completion of court documents; oral communication skills, public speaking skills and interpersonal skills to interact with the judiciary, the public and other stakeholders with tact and diplomacy; judgement to maintain courtroom decorum, to respond to inquiries and to deal with routine issues; job requires attending to juries outside regular business hours; valid driver`s license to travel to locations not accessible by public transportation.

Posting Date:Thursday, October 29, 2009
Closing Date:Friday, November 13, 2009
Applications must be received by the end of the closing date with the Job ID number quoted.
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Applications are accepted online only. As an equal opportunity employer, the OPS will provide employment accommodation if required. Contact the Regional Recruitment Centre at
1-866-333-8491, Ontario, CANADA
Fax: Faxes are not being accepted at this time.

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying to positions.

The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.