Department: Justice
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 23-Jun-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is dedicated to excellent service and the provision of fair and accessible system of justice, including court administration and security.
The Division provides administrative support to the courts listed: Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (including Family Division), Provincial Court, Family Court, Small Claims Court, Probate Court and Bankruptcy Court. The courts act independently from the government to address individual cases.
Sheriff Services is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice. Our employees contribute to the maintenance of a just, peaceful, and safe society by maintaining responsibility for Court security, the transportation of prisoners, and service of civil documents in the Province. For more information on the Department of Justice Court Services please visit our website.
As Sheriff, you are accountable for the performance and delivery of Sheriff Services (both operationally and managerially) to all levels of court. This includes managing human, financial and technical resources.
Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Managing risk relating to the operational functions of Sheriff Services.
- Ensuring policies and operating procedures are applied and adhered to by the Sheriff’s office to effect Court security, prisoner management and transportation.
- Facilitating staff compliance with legislation such as the Civil Procedures Rules and other related Acts and regulations.
- Performing accounting and banking procedures related to the Sheriff Trust Account.
- Serving, administering, and executing various Court documents and orders.
In this position, you provide support for and deliver excellent customer service to the Judiciary, while maintaining effective working relationships with the legal community, other government departments, senior Court officials, and the public.
To be considered for this opportunity, you hold a university degree and several years of management experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, or experience may be considered.
Through your experience, you are familiar with Court systems, and understand Safety, Court security and transportation of prisoners in custody.
In addition, you possess the following skills/qualifications:
- Administrative, management and human resources skills.
- Proven ability to manage change within a unionized environment.
- Experience leading and building a team, achieving consensus and cooperation among staff.
- Excellent communication and public relations skills.
- Talent in liaising and developing professional relationships with stakeholders.
- Ability to develop, plan and implement policy, procedures, and training programs.
- Understanding of accounting and fiscal management practices.
- Experience in the administration of a Use of Force program.
- Working knowledge of relevant Federal and Provincial Acts, regulations, and rules including the Civil Procedure Rules.
The following would be considered assets: An operational understanding of weapons systems in a law enforcement environment, including critical incident management. A background in Justice, policing, security, or civil enforcement related environments.
The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation. Please follow LEADS (novascotia.ca) for more information.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
- Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
- Regular overtime work required
- Travel throughout the province is required
- Must be able to work in urgent, crisis situations
- Will work under time pressure and with competing priorities
- Will work in a dynamic continuously evolving environment
This is a permanent position based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths.
A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
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Pay Grade: EC 10
Salary Range: $3,247.28 - $4,059.12 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].
