Summary
Description
The Team
At Victoria Law Courts we are a dedicated and collaborative team responsible for managing both Provincial and Supreme Court matters in British Columbia. Our team of just over 50 people, including Court/Registry Clerks, Registry Technicians, Justices of the Peace, Deputy District Registrars, Supervisors and Managers, plays a critical role in ensuring access to justice through a strong partnership with the judiciary and other justice partners. We value teamwork, diversity, and the unique contributions of each member in supporting a fair and effective court system for the community.
The Role
As the Court Clerk Supervisor, you will oversee technical, administrative, financial, and court recording services for Provincial and Supreme Court matters. This position is one of two Court Clerk Supervisors, who collectively support a team of 12-15 people. You will manage daily operations, performance expectations, leave coordination, and staff training. Working closely with the Manager, Court Administration, and the leadership team in Victoria, you’ll ensure smooth court operations and effective integration with the registry while supporting access to justice for the community.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
• Secondary school graduation or equivalent, preferably supplemented by courses in business and/or public administration.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ recent (within the last five (5) years) administrative experience and/or customer service experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year recent (within the last five (5) years) experience as a Court Clerk at the Supreme and/or Provincial Court level.
• Minimum of one (1) year recent (within the last five (5) years) experience or education in court/legal administration.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, database, spreadsheet, internet and other standard computer applications.
Different combinations of relevant experience, education and/or training may result in an applicant meeting these qualifications.
Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:
• Experience working with the Court Clerk Desktop (CCD).
• Two (2) or more years’ recent experience as a Court Clerk.
• Experience working with the Justice Information System (JUSTIN) and/or the Civil Electronic System (CEIS).
• Recent supervisory experience.
• Experience as a Provincial Instructor.
Provisos /Willingness statements
• May be required to work overtime due to early or late court sittings.
• May be required to work in other areas of Court Services and may be required to travel.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Jade.Allnutt@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Currently there is one (1) permanent opportunity available in Victoria.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
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