New Job Crt Ck 13R - Court/Registry/Accounting Clerk In British Columbia

Court/Registry/Accounting Clerk
Court Clerk 13

There is currently a temporary opportunity until approximately September 30th, 2022.
A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list for future temporary opportunities may be established.

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

The Ministry of Attorney General is responsible for government law reform, the administration of justice, and for providing legal services that ensure lawful public administration. The Ministry provides leadership to the justice sector and delivers justice services.

As a branch within the Ministry of Attorney General, Court Services employs approximately 1,300 staff to deliver programs and services at 89 court locations, in person, by telephone, via video and the Internet. The branch’s programs and services include case documentation and adjudication support (i.e. case initiation and processing, fee collection, file and exhibit management, court clerking, court records and transcripts, interpreter services, and the preparation and dissemination of court orders); court and courthouse security and court order enforcement including holding and transporting of prisoners by ground and air from police jails and from federal and provincial correctional facilities; the collection of court fines; and the civil bailiff process. The branch also manages and maintains all courthouse facilities.

The branch’s operational programs and services are managed and delivered through five regions (i.e. courthouses serving Vancouver Island, Vancouver Coastal, Fraser, Interior, and North).

As a Registry/Court/Accouting Clerk you will provide effective and efficient administrative support to all levels of court (Supreme Court, Provincial Court) as well as registry duties when required. Flexibility and organization will be key in this role as you provide administrative services to the Court and Registry. Interacting with members of the public, the bar and the judiciary, you will be responsible for pre-/post- and in-court duties including preparing the courtroom and its equipment for court events. Your role will involve managing court files by reviewing them for accuracy; and completing, distributing and interpreting court documents while providing exceptional service to the public.

Dawson Creek is a historical and beautiful town, with outdoor activities like bird watching and hiking past waterfalls in alpine meadows and mountains ridges. Camping and fishing spots can be found in the provincial parks of Swan Lake and Kiskatinaw. Downhill and cross-country skiing at the nearby Bear Mountain is popular with locals and those in nearby towns.

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.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: [email protected] or by phone: 778-698-1336.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact [email protected]. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to [email protected], before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Secondary School graduation or equivalent (e.g. GED) supplemented by post-secondary education in Business Administration or business courses
• Minimum of 1 year clerical experience in an office environment
• Experience or training in a cashier processing/ accounting environment
• Experience/training in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, internet and other standard compute applications
• Experience with MS Teams
• Experience with JUSTIN and/or CEIS preferred
• Experience/training in control and security of public monies and accounting documents in a Court Services Environment preferred
• Minimum of 40 words per minute (WPM) in keyboarding

PROVISOS:

• Hold a valid class 5 BC Driver’s license
• May be required to work overtime due to late court sittings and on short notice
• May be required to work in other areas of Court Services
• Travel is required which could include travel in adverse weather conditions
• Must be flexible with working hours, hours of work vary depending on operational demands
• Exposure to unpleasant dealings with upset public and clients
  

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 be required to answer a standard questionnaire.