The Team
The Courtenay Court Administration team is an established and collaborative group that supports both Provincial and Supreme Court operations, helping ensure access to justice for the communities they serve. Working alongside dedicated Court and Registry professionals, the successful candidate will build strong partnerships with colleagues across Court Administration, the judiciary, and other justice sector partners while contributing to the effective delivery of court services. The team is known for its supportive work environment, commitment to teamwork, and shared dedication to public service.
The Role
As a Court/Registry Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting the administration of justice by providing both court clerk services and administrative support within the court registry. This position is responsible for a variety of pre-court, in-court, and post-court duties, including preparing and reviewing court documents, recording court proceedings, maintaining exhibits, and ensuring the accurate processing of court files. Working closely with the judiciary, legal professionals, justice system partners, and members of the public, you will help ensure court operations run smoothly while delivering respectful, professional, and accessible service to diverse communities.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED).
- 1 year of experience working in an office environment; OR
- A combination of 1 year of customer service, clerical duties, office experience and education.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, standard computer applications and software programs (e.g., Windows, MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Must have 40 WPM keyboarding/typing
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Experience in Court Programs and Applications (JUSTIN, CEIS, ARC, CTAS, CCD).
- Experience as a court clerk and/or registry clerk.
- 1 year of previous work experience in a court or legal environment.
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].
About this Position:
This position is a part-time position in Courtenay. You will work up to full time for the training period then adjust to a set part-time schedule following the training.
This position has on-site requirements.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future 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:
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.
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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 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.
