Here is an opportunity for you to bring your leadership support skills to the daily operations of the Regional weekends and statutory holidays (WASH) Court in Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice.
Court Services Division is committed to a diverse, respectful and professional workplace that reflects OPS values.
About the job
In this role you will:
• oversee the daily administration and operation of court offices
• provide group leadership and technical guidance/advice to in-court and administrative staff Superior Court of Justice (SCJ), and Ontario Court of Justice (OCJ)
• provide guidance and information to public and legal profession on routine procedural questions and administrative processes relative to court operations
• provide administrative/back-up support to the manager
Work schedule
This position is part-time for hours scheduled on weekends and statutory holidays. You will be working 24 hours per week.
What you bring to the team
Leadership and organizational skills
You have:
• demonstrated leadership skills to generate teamwork, address issues, and provide orientation and training to staff to ensure support for the daily operations of the court
• demonstrated organization, multi-tasking and prioritization skills to schedule staff to work assignments, and ensure timelines are met in a high volume work environment
Computer and math skills
You have:
• the ability to effectively use technology and support staff in the delivery of services using technology (e.g. MS Teams, ZOOM)
• the ability to use a personal computer and related software (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, ICON, WIN)
• the ability to keyboard, use software to track data and produce workload/ scheduling reports and spreadsheets in a timely manner
• math and analytical skills required to work with, interpret and reconcile statistical data within specific timeframes
Court and asset inventory management knowledge
You have:
• the ability to interpret and apply the statutory requirements, legislation (i.e. Courts of Justice Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Youth Criminal Justice Act), policies, procedures, and practices of a court operation
• knowledge of court traditions and understanding the reasons, requirements and importance for court protocol
• knowledge of asset inventory management procedures, bookkeeping requirements and financial/cash controls
Communication skills
You have:
• demonstrated oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with, and provide information and procedural guidance to, stakeholders such as judiciary, crowns, general public, legal profession and staff
• the ability to draft correspondence, procedures with supporting forms and reports, meeting minutes and manuals
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 the option to participate in 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
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling services