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SalaryPosted:Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Job Number:PC-24-18
Job Type:Permanent Full-time, Union
Position Closing Date:Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 11:59pm
Choose Barrie
The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.
Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.
Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.
The Opportunity
The Legislative and Court Services Department is comprised of three branches; Legislative Services (which includes Council Secretariat, Corporate Mail and Print Services, Vital Statistics and Access and Privacy Services), Court Services (which is responsible for the administration of justice within two court service areas in compliance with the Provincial Offences Act, the Memorandum of Understanding and Inter-municipal Service Agreements) and Enforcement Services which is responsible for administering and enforcing several municipal by-laws including but not limited to regulations related to the parking of vehicles, pet controls, property maintenance, business licensing, and sign placement).
The Court Administration Clerk (CAC) is responsible to ensure processes regarding the administration of the Provincial Offences Courts are properly followed, legislated time frames are strictly adhered to and the integrity of the Ontario Court of Justice system is maintained. The position is responsible for the accurate processing and keying of charging documents in the Provincial Computer System (ICON) and trials are set within reasonable time frames by following a master court plan. The CAC position also provides a high degree of customer service to members of the general public, enforcement agencies and members of the Law Society of Upper Canada, as well as processing fine payments and ensuring court records are updated accurately. The position is also responsible to aid the Appeal Court in the appeal process for matters tried within the Provincial Offences Court.
Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job
Corporate Culture
- Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- One (1) year College Certificate in Legal Administration or related discipline
Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Procedure to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/JobOpps.
- Position Equivalency Code: B
Experience
- One (1) year of experience in a customer service, cash handling office environment
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to multi-task and problem solve.
- Accurate keyboarding skills of at least 40 words per minute.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
- Working knowledge of zoom for remote hosting.
- Excellent customer service skills to address all contacts in a courteous, friendly, and efficient manner to promote a high standard of public relations at all times.
- General awareness of statutes applicable to Court Administration including but not limited to: Provincial Offences Act, Highway Traffic Act, Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act, and the Courts of Justice Act.
- Ability to keep personal or situational information confidential.
- Working knowledge of general office equipment (computers, printer, various software applications, phone, adding machines, photocopier/scanner, debit/credit card POS terminals, etc.).
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
Other Important Information
Location: 45 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie, Ontario
Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2024 pay range:
- Pay Level: Level 4
- Yearly Salary: $52,798.20 to $63,226.80
- Hourly Pay Rate: $29.01 to $34.74
Benefits: This position includes a comprehensive union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS pension plan, discounted rate for City Fitness Memberships and much more.
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Disclaimer: The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this position. For full position details, please request a copy of the Job Description by emailing HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.
