BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Courtenay Court Administration team is an established and supportive group of dedicated Court and Registry professionals who work together to support both Provincial and Supreme Court matters. With a strong focus on teamwork and respectful partnerships with the judiciary and other justice sector partners, the team plays an important role in delivering accessible court services and supporting access to justice for people and communities with diverse needs and backgrounds.

The Role
As a Justice of the Peace/Deputy District Registrar, you will make independent judicial decisions, review court orders, provide information to the public, and deliver specialized registry and court services and support to the Judiciary, Registry staff and Court Clerks. Working in person and electronically, you will help ensure court processes are accurate, fair and accessible while providing respectful service to people with diverse needs and backgrounds.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED).
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working in Court Administration as a court clerk or registry clerk.
• A minimum of 2 years of related clerical experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, standard computer applications and software programs (ex: Windows, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams).
• Must have or be eligible to obtain certification as a Deputy District Registrar for Supreme Court within 6 months.
• Must have or be eligible to qualify for an appointment as a Justice of the Peace in the Province of British Columbia within 6 months.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience in Court Programs and Applications (JUSTIN, CEIS, CCD, ARC, CTAS).
• Certification as a Deputy District Registrar for Supreme Court.
• Appointment as a Justice of the Peace in the Province of British Columbia.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lisa.Souch@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
1 Position is available.
This position requires full-time, in-person work at the physical location listed.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or 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.

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 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.