Court Services Division (CSD) provides a modern and professional court service that supports an accessible, fair, timely and effective justice system.
CSD has legislated goals of:
• Maintain the independence of the judiciary as a separate branch of government
• Recognize the respective roles and responsibilities of the Attorney General and the judiciary in the administration of justice
• Encourage public access to the courts and public confidence in the administration of justice
• Further the provision of high-quality services to the public
• Promote the efficient use of public resources
Moreover, CSD has the business imperative of processing cases in a timely and efficient manner:
• Courtroom technology supports efficient case processing
• Electronic case tracking permits continuous monitoring of case volumes, case flow and dispositions
• Court filing and data entry are consistent, accurate and up-to-date at all court offices
• Court rules and procedures promote timely resolution of cases and reduce unnecessary appearances and costs
• The division works collaboratively with the judiciary, the bar and justice sector partners to eliminate case delays
Are you a highly-motivated, engaging, inclusive, transformational, politically astute leader that has the demonstrated experience leading in a complex environment in which relationships and front-line services are paramount to success? Are you invigorated by surmounting challenges? If so, consider applying to this exciting opportunity.
In addition to the invitation below to complete the voluntary survey, which collects socio-demographic information that will help address potential barriers and achieve equity in hiring, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application, including but not limited to individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups within the OPS.
Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-RacismThe OPS is an innovative, responsive, and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership teams is a top OPS priority with the goal to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most underrepresented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) in leadership positions. To advance this goal, the OPS is collecting socio-demographic information that will help to address potential barriers and achieve equity in hiring.
You are invited to complete the
voluntary survey and contribute to building a more diverse, inclusive and accessible OPS. If you have completed the survey since September 28th, 2020, you do not need to complete it again unless you would like to change your responses or consent.
The OPS is an accessible employer and offers accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As Director, Court Operations you will:
• Provide strategic leadership and coordination for delivering service-oriented court operations in a region of the province.
• Direct resource allocation, motivate large and diverse numbers of staff, and effectively manage key justice participant relationships.
• Lead, champion and encourage innovation and modernization initiatives within the justice system.
• Participate actively in divisional goal setting, and strategic and business planning while promoting efficient, effective, and consistent implementation of public policy goals.
• Support and promote a productive team environment, which reflects a culture of excellence and an inclusive, diverse, equitable, respectful and accessible work place.
Travel is required to the court locations within the region and occasionally across Ontario.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• Oral and written proficiency in English and in French at the superior level.
Senior and Inclusive Leadership
• You are a character leader and have senior level coordination to support strategic objectives.
• You are an inclusive leader and can foster a culture where new and diverse ideas are valued, and team members are empowered to be their best.
• You have demonstrated the ability to establish priorities, delegate projects, monitor progress, and motivate a group of professionals to deliver on key commitments.
• You have experience leading issues management and delivering recommendations that are appropriate and timely.
• You can create enthusiasm for a vision and use various communication strategies to generate commitment.
• You have demonstrated experience in creating a high-performance culture through effective performance management.
• You build a culture that values diversity, inclusion, equity and accessibility and have successfully fostered a respectful work environment.
Partner Management, Client Service and Political Acuity
• You have demonstrated the ability to promote and maintain a client-focused organization by developing and sustaining positive, productive relationships with justice participants, including but not limited to the judiciary, bar, police, media and public.
• You are adept at balancing competing demands between limited resources and high client-service expectations by making innovative decisions to maximize resource utilization.
• You have superior verbal and written communication skills allowing for effective stakeholder relations.
• Leading with a common purpose, you are able to find common themes in disparate agendas and can provide influence to lead partners to outcomes that can be accepted.
Technical Knowledge
• You have knowledge of government directions, priorities, and agenda related to the justice sector, particularly in the area of court operations.
• You have experience managing and directing physical, financial and human resources to ensure flexible, efficient, and effective delivery of services, particularly in a unionized environment.
• You have experience managing and operating significant budgets, monitoring and controlling major expenditures, evaluating progress, and making evidence-based decisions.
