Consider this challenging opportunity in the Ontario Court of Justice, where you will coordinate and schedule cases in criminal, family and civil courts and provide administrative services to the judiciary.
Court Services Division is committed to a diverse, respectful and professional workplace that reflects OPS values.
About the job
In this position, you will be responsible for:
• maintaining court lists utilizing established scheduling practices
• collecting and compiling statistical reports
• attending court to set dates and monitor case flow
• providing administrative services
What you bring to the team
Judgement and problem solving skills
You have:
• demonstrated analytical skills to assess data and provide recommendations
• proven ability to use effective organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, work under pressure and meet competing deadlines
Communication and interpersonal skills
You have:
• the ability to use tact and diplomacy effectively when liaising with stakeholders, including staff, professionals and the public
• demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Technical knowledge and skills:
• You possess knowledge of the functions and rules of the Superior or Ontario Court of Justice, relevant legislation and legal terminology
• You have experience with secretarial and office administrative practices
• You possess proficiency with computers and various software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, e-mail, Internet and management information systems
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
• We offer a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, working both in and out of the courtroom.
• You will be joining a team of more than 3,000 frontline staff members and managers across the province, committed to professionalism, collaboration and innovation.
• You will enjoy a friendly and cooperative work environment, career growth opportunities, and on-the-job training.
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
This role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling services