Court Officer 1, Territorial Court

at  Government of the Northwest Territories

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

JOB INFORMATION

Under the direction of the Manager, Territorial Court, the Court Officer 1, Territorial Court (Court Officer 1) provides registry services and courtroom support for criminal and civil matters to the Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories and to the Youth Justice Court. Also provides registry support for Justice of the Peace Court.
The Court Officer 1 must have the ability to interpret and explain the Rules of Court and federal and territorial legislation that govern court actions is required in order to perform statutory duties such as reviewing, issuing and filing documents, answering court inquires, providing support to the judiciary in the courtroom and following through with court decisions; Ability to understand the role of an officer of the court and the independence of the judiciary is required to perform statutory duties; Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with clients; Ability to understand and follow the principles of court conduct and decorum; and Ability to write well and accurately record information. For more information on the required knowledge, skills and abilities please read the attached job description.

TYPICALLY, THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE ATTAINED BY:

Successful completion of grade 12 with 2 – 3 years’ experience working independently in a multi-faceted office environment involving dealing with the public and meeting deadlines.

Please refer the Job description for details