Judicial Officer, Provincial Court

at  Government of Saskatchewan

Judicial Officer, Provincial Court - COU001771
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Location(s): SK-North Central-Prince Albert
Ministry: 003 Justice
Salary Range: $30.329-$38.009 Hourly
Grade: SGEU.08.
The Ministry of Justice is responsible for providing a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to assist government. The Court Services Division is seeking an assertive, respectful, culturally aware individual to support our mission and values by providing conscientious dependable support to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan in Prince Albert.
While Court is in session, as Chief Court Official, you will call court to order and maintain court protocols to uphold the dignity of the court. Being thorough, analytical, accurate and paying attention to detail are key attributes required in this position. You will be responsible for writing down the relevant appearance details and the disposition of each matter before the court which forms the official court record, as well as operating the digital recording sound system and closed-circuit television equipment. Your duties will also require you to administer oaths, receive, safeguard and maintain an accurate list of exhibits tendered in evidence as well as create accurate lists of witnesses.
Using the Criminal Justice Information Management System and other software programs you will produce and explain court documents in accordance with the order of the court and applicable legislation and coach clerical support in this regard.
The environment in which you will work is potentially hostile, therefore, you must be able to recognize volatile situations and react appropriately. The successful candidate must demonstrate good character in order to maintain the integrity of the justice system and the people it serves and ensure confidentiality within and outside of the place of work in accordance with your Oath of Office.
The successful candidate in this competition will have developed their knowledge and skills through a related diploma/degree such as a Human Justice Degree, Police Studies, paralegal course and/or have experience in a court/legal environment. Specifically, you must have knowledge of the justice system as it pertains to the various levels of court as well as legal terminology, Acts, regulations, policies, protocols and procedures as they apply to court processes.
You will be required to climb ladders to retrieve files and carry heavy boxes of up to 20 kg that contain files and documents.
The successful candidate must be eligible to hold an appointment as a Justice of the Peace and perform duties as described in the applicable legislation, go to http://www.justice.gov.sk.ca/Justices-of-the-Peace-Act-1988. You will be in possession of a valid driver’s license as you will be required to travel when covering circuit court (and may require flying in small aircraft to some locations and staying overnight).
Working overtime is a requirement of this position when court sittings run late (and for travelling). To learn more about the Courts of Saskatchewan go to http://www.sasklawcourts.ca/.
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Hours of Work: A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks
Number of Openings: 1
Closing Date: Nov 8, 2024, 11:59:00 P

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