Judicial Officer, Provincial Court - COU001852
Employment Type: SGEU Term 9 months or more
Location(s): SK-Rgna-Regina
Ministry: 003 Justice
Salary Range: $33.367-$41.812 Hourly
Grade: SGEU.09.
The Ministry of Justice and Attorney General 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 government.

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN A CHALLENGING LEGAL ENVIRONMENT.

The Courts and Community Justice Division is seeking an assertive, respectful, culturally aware individual to support our mission and values by providing conscientious, dependable support as Judicial Officer to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan in Regina. While Court is in session, as the Chief Court Official, you will call the court to order and maintain court protocols to uphold the dignity of the court.

• Upholding the dignity of the court by providing support and assistance to the Provincial Court Judges and sitting Justice of the Peace;
• Provide assistance to clients and information in response to general inquiries;
• Writing down the relevant appearance details and the disposition of each matter before the court, which forms the official court record;
• Operating the digital recording sound system and maintaining accurate lognotes;
• Operating closed-circuit television equipment and webex;
• Administering oaths;
• Receiving, safeguarding and maintaining an accurate list of exhibits tendered in evidence;
• Creating 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;
• Assisting with the public, lawyers and the judiciary;
• Climbing ladders to retrieve files and carry heavy boxes up to 20 kg that contain files and documents; and
• Working overtime when court sittings run late and for travelling to the circuit court.
  The environment in which you will work is potentially hostile, therefore, you must be able to recognize volatile situations and react appropriately.