BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Abbotsford Law Courts, Court Administration team supports one of the Fraser Valley’s Integrated Court locations in British Columbia, delivering services across criminal, youth, family, child protection, small claims, and traffic matters. With approx. 45 staff working across registry, accounting, and in‑court program delivery, this established and highly collaborative team supports access to justice through dedicated expertise, strong customer service, and productive partnerships with justice system stakeholders.

The Role
The Accounting Supervisor oversees the daily financial operations of the Abbotsford Law Courts, including the receipt and disbursement of revenue and trust monies, interpreter and witness management programs, and compliance with financial policies and procedures. Reporting to the Senior Manager, this role provides leadership, training, and supervision to the accounting team while offering technical and administrative support to a wide range of court users, ensuring accurate record‑keeping, effective service delivery, and smooth operational functioning. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (e.g. GED)
• Two (2) years of recent (within the last 5 years) clerical experience working in a legal environment OR one (1) year experience working in Court Administration
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, standard computer application and software programs (e.g. Windows, MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• A combination of relevant experience, education and training will be considered when assessing required qualifications.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Accounting experience within Court Services Branch and/or bookkeeping/accounting courses.
• Experience of Court Registry accounting practices, policies, and procedures
• Experience with Courts Programs and Applications (CTAS, ARC, JUSTIN, CCD)
• Recent supervisory experience.

Willingness Statements/Proviso

• Attendance and completion of relevant training is required
• May be required to work flexible hours, including varied shifts and overtime on short notice
• May be required to travel, including travel in adverse weather conditions and work in other geographical areas, including circuit court locations. Must have reliable transportation and/or willing to travel with others

For questions regarding this position, please contact Natalie.Vaneyk@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is full time temporary opportunity until December 10, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position requires full-time, in-person work at the physical location listed.
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.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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.