ABOUT US

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.
At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.
We welcome all applicants! For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Niagara Region, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Niagara Region, Ontario or email related questions to diversity@niagararegion.ca. To send input on reducing barriers in the current hiring process, please email myhr@niagararegion.ca
For the Region’s full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

DON’T HAVE EVERY QUALIFICATION?

You may be hesitant to apply if you do not have every qualification listed in the posting. While specific qualifications are important for certain roles, we invite individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience and education to apply. Our recruiters will evaluate your suitability for the role.
Please note that for unionized roles, we must follow collective agreement requirements. However, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications. We believe success in a role can extend beyond meeting every single requirement.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide support and assistance as Clerk of the Court within Provincial Offences Act court sessions. Prepare and certify court transcripts. Provide administrative support to the Provincial Offences Court Administration program when court is not is session and backup to the Customer Service Representative as needed.

EDUCATION

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Two years post-secondary education in Law Office Administration, Law Clerk or related program or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a court or legal office following interacting with the public and providing exceptional customer service.
• Previous cash handling and reconciling experience considered an asset.
• Fluency in French (both written and verbal) considered an asset.
• Experience operating digital recording systems and typing transcripts will be considered an asset.

SKILLS

• Excellent knowledge of Provincial Offences Act and the Courts of Justice Act.
• Ability to interpret and apply court policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate electronic recording and transcribing equipment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of legal terms and procedures.
• Excellent keyboarding skills
• Strong computer skills in a Windows environment and knowledge of the Integrated Court Offences Network (ICON), Court Administration Management (CAMS) and Liberty systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal diplomatically with the public, colleagues, stakeholders and the judiciary.
• Excellent attention to detail/accuracy.
• Ability to multitask to complete all courtroom functions simultaneously

Please refer the Job description for details