Admn O 21R - Administrator, Registry Operations

An excellent opportunity to provide high level administrative support

The scope of authority for this position is governed by legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures. This position leads or is part of a management team in the delivery of all court administration services, circuit court and some judicial functions to the Judiciary, Crown, members of the Bar, accused persons, litigants, and members of the public within the court location(s). The position is responsible for implementing and monitoring plans and is required to assess the delivery of services, make recommendations on operational, policy and resource issues and consult on sensitive public, political and media issues.

The Court Administrator is responsible for human resource management within the court location(s), including recruitment, training, deployment, performance planning and review and occupational health and safety issues. The position has the authority to reallocate resources and materials within the court locations(s) through effective management of FTEs, annual budgets, and other financial and material resources.

Job Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED)
• 3 years of recent experience working in a legal environment, or 2 years of experience working in Court Administration
• Must have 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)
• Must have or be eligible to obtain a commission as a Justice of the Peace in the Province of BC within 6 months
• Must have or be able to obtain certification as a Deputy District Registrar in the Supreme Court of British Columbia within 6 months (If a Supreme Court Location)

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Supervisory experience within Court Services
• Experience within the justice or legal system
• Experience in Court Programs and Applications (JUSTIN, CEIS, CCD, ARC, CTAS)
• Experience as a Court Clerk and/or Registry Clerk
• Experience as a Deputy District Registrar for Supreme Court
• Experience as a Justice of the Peace

Provisos:

• Must pass enhanced security screening checks.
• 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 be willing to travel with others
• Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs

For questions regarding this position, please contact Denis.Senecal@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
There is currently one (1) permanent opportunities..
An eligibility list may be established for current and future permanent opportunities.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

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.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.