BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The New Westminster Law Courts team is a diverse and collaborative group serving the largest integrated court location in the province. With over 52 regular full-time staff, this well-established team supports both courtroom and registry operations. Court Clerks play a vital role in providing access to justice and administrative support, working closely with the judiciary, Crown counsel, defence counsel, and other court users. We take pride in our close-knit and supportive environment, which encourages learning, teamwork, and growth across all areas of the court system, offering a wide range of opportunities to develop your skills.

The Role
This position will report to the In-Court Section and comprise of mainly Court Clerk duties. As a Court Clerk, you will support daily court operations through a combination of in-court responsibilities and registry responsibilities when not in active court. In-court duties include preparing the courtroom, managing attendance and court lists, operating courtroom technology, capturing data in the Court Clerk Desktop (CCD), recording proceedings, handling exhibits, and completing post-court tasks such as ordering transcripts. Registry work will focus mainly on processing filed documents and entering data into court software applications, amongst other related duties as assigned. You will interact regularly with the public, legal professionals, and justice partners to ensure efficient and effective client service.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED).

Related Experience may include:

• Minimum of two years' administrative support or customer service experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of one-year previous work experience in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, and working with standard computer applications and software programs (e.g., Windows, MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Keyboard speed of 40 word per minute.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience in court programs and applications (e.g., JUSTIN, CEIS, ARC, CTAS, CCD).
• Experience providing customer service.
• Experience as a Court Clerk and/or Registry Clerk.
• One year of previous work experience in a legal environment.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Caitlyn.White@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This competition is geographically restricted to New Westminster.
1 Position is available.
This position requires full-time, in-person work at one of the physical locations listed.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

Join the BC Public Service, a Canada’s Top 100 Employers award winner that offers diverse career opportunities in more than 200 occupations across 280 communities throughout British Columbia. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful work that supports your professional growth. Build your career in beautiful British Columbia.

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.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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.