BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Port Coquitlam Law Courts team is a well‑established, highly collaborative group that provides administrative support to both the Provincial and Supreme Courts. With 30 dedicated staff, the team delivers essential in‑court, registry, and accounting services while working closely with justice partners such as lawyers, police, community corrections, court participants, and judicial staff. This team plays a vital role in supporting access to justice, and we value the diverse perspectives and strengths each person brings to creating a fair and effective court system for the community.

The Role
As the Manager of Registry Operations, you will lead the delivery of Provincial and Supreme Court civil and criminal programs while guiding a skilled registry team and ensuring work is completed in line with legislation and Court Services policies. This role combines leadership, staff development, and specialized responsibilities—including Justice of the Peace duties and Deputy District Registrar functions—making you a key resource and subject matter expert. It’s a meaningful opportunity to support access to justice in a dynamic environment and contribute to a court system that serves the community with fairness and respect for diverse experiences.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, preferably supplemented with post-secondary courses in a related field. (this may include, but not limited to, business administration; public administration; criminology; general studies, etc.) or an equivalent combination of education and experience within the justice or legal system.
• Must have or be able to obtain an appointment as a Justice of the Peace in the Province of British Columbia
• Must have or be able to obtain certification as a District Registrar of Supreme Court of BC

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of one-year supervisory experience
• Experience in personnel management, financial management, policy and contractual interpretation, public administration principles and practices, program planning and project management.
• Experience in budget/FTE, resource management and risk management.
• Experience in building relationships with justice stakeholders
• Experience in issues management.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Work experience within the justice system, Court Services Branch and/or legal system
• Supervisory experience with Court Administration
•  Management experience with Court Administration
• A current Deputy District Registrar designation
• A current Justice of the Peace appointment

For questions regarding this position, please contact vickie.fullerton@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.