Court Services Officer; irregularly scheduled and on-call contracts

Court Services Officer (irregularly scheduled hours and on-call contracts)
4 Temporary (5.5 months with possible extension)

00036 - Usher and Messenger

$23.59 - $26.76 Per hour
* * Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Consider these challenging opportunities in the Superior and Ontario Court of Justice as a Court Services Officer, where you will provide support to the judiciary, juries and the overall administration of the courts.

Work schedule
You will work zero to 36.25 hours per week, depending on operational requirements, with no guaranteed hours.

Work site
You will be required to work on weekends and holidays and be able to travel to other court locations.

Court Services Division is committed to a diverse, respectful and professional workplace that reflects OPS values.

About the job
In this role, you will:

be responsible for ensuring courtroom readiness

maintain proper decorum in the court

conduct jury roll calls

call and escort witnesses into court

attend to juries

provide assistance to the public

provide assistance to the judiciary as required

Mandatory requirement

You have a valid Ontario driver's licence

Technical knowledge
You have:

knowledge of the Superior and Ontario Court of Justice or other adjudicative proceedings

awareness of legislative requirements as they pertain to juries

knowledge of courtroom decorum and confidentiality/impartiality

Clerical skills

You have clerical knowledge and keyboarding skills to ensure accurate completion of court documents

Communication and analytical skills

You have oral communication skills, public speaking skills and interpersonal skills

You are able to interact with the judiciary, the public and other stakeholders with tact and diplomacy

You possess judgement to maintain courtroom decorum

You are able to respond to inquiries and to deal with routine issues

Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

accessibility

Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer
We offer a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, working both in and out of the courtroom.

You will be joining a team of more than 3,000 frontline staff members and managers across the province, committed to professionalism, collaboration and innovation.

You will enjoy a friendly and cooperative work environment, career growth opportunities, and on-the-job training.

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

a career that can grow across ministries…