COURT AND CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE - 67 UNILINGUAL AND 3 DESIGNATED BILINGUAL (ENGLISH-FRENCH) - Jobs in Barrie, ON

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Do you want an exciting career supporting an accessible, fair, timely and effective justice system for Ontarians Consider joining the Ministry of the Attorney General, Court Services Division where we offer an extensive training program to teach you everything you need to know to become a Court and Client Representative in the Superior Court of Justice and/or Ontario Court of Justice.NOTE: These are irregular on-call positions. The hours for these positions are irregularly scheduled and the hours can vary by court location with no minimum guarantee of hours. You may be scheduled up to 36.25 hours per week.OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.What can I expect to do in this roleIn a fast-paced team environment, you will perform a wide range of duties both in and out of the courtroom to support in-person and virtual hearings.You will:

• Prepare and maintain courtrooms for proceedings e.g., ensure court decorum; set-up open/close court; prepare dockets and files; facilitate communication between parties; speak publicly during court proceedings, support case flow; handle, mark and record all court-related documents; maintain logs and court exhibits
• Attend to juries and witnesses e.g., coordinate and assist jury panels; attend witness needs
• Provide customer service, respond to inquiries and resolve issues e.g., assist public, court personnel and justice participants to address questions and provide information on protocols and procedures; process filings; set court dates and notify parties; issue court related documents; save records; conduct and reconcile financial transactions
• Record proceedings and maintain court technology e.g., document and record proceedings; ensure all courtroom equipment and technology is maintained in working order
• Support court operations and services e.g., attention to detail to record statistical data; prepare and review reports from various systems; collaborate with staff on operational/procedural changes, address and resolve operational matters, client service issues, technology issues

NOTE: The successful candidate may be required to work out of satellite locations in Collingwood, Midland, Bradford, Huntsville, or other locations as needed,How do I qualifyMandatory

• Typing and fully programmable word processing skills to 30 words per minute (wpm)

Mandatory Requirement (For the 3 Bilingual Positions):

• You are proficient in English as well as in oral French at the advanced level, and written French at the advanced-minus level. Your level of proficiency will be tested

Please note, you will be required to:

• Undergo a security screening check under the Ontario Public Service (OPS) Employment Screening Check Policy, which includes a criminal record check (Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check)
• Become a Commissioner of Oaths
• Have a valid Drivers License within the Province of Ontario, where required
• Work on weekends and statutory holidays

Communication and Client Service Skills:You have:

• Knowledge and experience applying customer service principles to deliver high quality service
• Professionalism, oral communication and interpersonal skills, tact and good judgement
• Ability to write detailed, accurate and clear written reports and documentation

Technical Proficiency:You have:

• Basic technical skills and can learn to troubleshoot court equipment (e.g., digital recording, video equipment and display devices)
• Proficiency with computer software and case management systems (data base programs) to access and retrieve information

Planning and Organizational Skills:You have:

• Organizational skills, the ability to prioritize workload, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• The ability to work independently – within a court setting or from home – and in a team environment, proposing solutions for the optimal use of time and resources to ensure operational requirements are met

Problem-Solving and Judgement Skills:With little or no guidance/assistance from others, you can:

• Identify, address, and resolve problems
• Interpret and assess situations, make sound judgements, and diffuse difficult situations

Specialized Knowledge:You have:

• The ability to interpret/apply and explain legislation, regulations, policies, and practices

Administrative and Mathematical Skills:You have:

• Math skills to receive payments, calculate fees, collect and balance monies/accounts
• The ability to operate a cash register/financial management system including handling card transactions and cash
• The ability to manage active and archived files

Additional Information:Address:

• 3 Bilingual Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 12 months, 75 Mulcaster St, Barrie, Central Region or 3 Dominion St, Bracebridge, Central Region or 700 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
• 47 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 12 months, 75 Mulcaster St, Barrie, Central Region or 3 Dominion St, Bracebridge, Central Region or 700 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
• 20 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 12 months, 860 William St, Cobourg, East Region or 440 Kent St W, Lindsay, East Region or 70 Simcoe St, Peterborough, East Region or 470 Water St, Peterborough, East Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 3.7Category: Legal ServicesPosted on: Wednesday, August 31, 2022Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Development Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individuals employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

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