Court And Client Representative (irregularly Scheduled Hours And On Call Contracts) Unilingual (english) And Bilingual (english/french)

Peterborough, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

Apply By: Friday, July 11, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Court and Client Representative (irregularly scheduled hours and on-call contracts) - Unilingual (English) and Bilingual (English/French)


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Job ID:


230394

Posting status:


Open

Organization:


Ministry of the Attorney General

Division:


Court Services

City:


Cobourg, Lindsay, Peterborough

Position(s) language:


Both English and bilingual

Job term:


2 Temporary - multiple vacancies for up to 6 months

Job code:


10OAD - Office Administration 10

Salary:


$29.53 - $34.75 Per hour
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Take pride in serving the public and delivering accessible, fair and timely court services


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Experience the justice system from the inside. You'll play a key role in ensuring the courts run smoothly and serve as an essential contact between the legal system and your community.



We regularly hire for on-call and irregularly scheduled positions for contracts lasting up to 6 months. After the contract, you can apply for longer-term employment in a similar role.





This job posting stays open based on what we need, so it might close at any time.



How to apply


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To apply,

do not follow

the "How to apply" section at the end of this posting. Instead:

1. Make sure you meet the job's requirements.

2. Fill out the Court Services Application form.



No resume or cover letter is needed right now. If you are selected to move forward, we'll contact you for more details.

Work schedule


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This position is for irregularly scheduled hours, and you may be called in as needed. You may work 0 to 36.25 hours per week. The average at many sites is 20-30 hours per week.

Work site


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This is an on-site (not remote) position. If you're not familiar with the location, please check a map to make sure you are okay with the commute.

About the job


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Working in court administration is dynamic and exciting - every day is different. You can expect to:

work with and support judges, lawyers, the public and justice system participants work both in the courtroom and at the court office manage court records, receive and draft court documents and review legal documents support online, hybrid, and in-person hearings and use court recording equipment guide the jury selection process and manage court materials


Visit our Become a court and client representative page for more information on the role.

How to apply


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To apply,

do not follow

the "How to apply" section at the end of this posting. Instead:

1. Make sure you meet the job's requirements.

2. Fill out the Court Services Application form.



No resume or cover letter is needed right now. If you are selected to move forward, we'll contact you for more details.

What you bring to the team


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Mandatory requirements



You can type at least 30 words per minute


Additional requirements

You may need to be:

available to work an irregular schedule, including on weekends and holidays willing to travel to different courts by air or car licensed to drive in Ontario
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Technical skills




You can:

apply guidelines, procedures, policy, legislation and regulations to your work adapt and learn new skills and digital processes troubleshoot basic issues with computer equipment and seek technical support when necessary host court proceedings using online meeting software search for information and enter data in computer programs and databases
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Communication and client service skills




You can:

apply guidelines, procedures, policy, legislation and regulations to your work adapt and learn new skills and digital processes troubleshoot basic issues with computer equipment and seek technical support when necessary host court proceedings using online meeting software search for information and enter data in computer programs and databases
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Problem solving and judgement skills




You can:

take initiative to identify issues and recommend or implement solutions apply good judgement in challenging situations be discreet and keep sensitive information private
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Planning and organizational skills




You can:

prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and adjust when plans change work on your own or with a team
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Cash/Payment skills




You can:

use a cash register to receive payments calculate fees, collect and balance daily transactions complete a daily record of received payments

Don't meet every qualification?


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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


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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


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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 and job functions flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups


This role comes with the option to participate in a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement) group health, dental, life and disability benefits an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling services


To apply,

do not follow

the "How to apply" section at the end of this posting. Instead:

1. Make sure you meet the job's requirements.

2. Fill out the Court Services Application form.



This job posting stays open based on what we need, so it might close at any time.

Additional information:


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Apply by:


Friday, July 11, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:


1 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 860 William St, Cobourg, East Region or 70 Simcoe St, Peterborough, East Region or 470 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 440 Kent St W, Lindsay, East Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 860 William St, Cobourg, East Region or 70 Simcoe St, Peterborough, East Region or 470 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 440 Kent St W, Lindsay, East Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check

Compensation group:


Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:


Schedule 3

Category:


Legal Services

Posted on:


Friday, May 23, 2025

Note:







This ad is also available in French.

About security checks:


A criminal or other federal offence record

does not automatically disqualify you

from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.

If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.

Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
This posting will be used to create a list of qualified candidates to fill ongoing, on-call opportunities.
o NOTE: this is not a competition under Article 6 of the OPSEU collective agreement and will only be used to fill short-term vacancies of less than 6 months in duration.

o Candidates who are interested in securing longer-term employment must apply as opportunities are posted.


How to apply:


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You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

Send application to:



https://forms.office.com/r/hypNNPqbPL



Language requirements and assessment:



All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.


Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:



Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.


Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.



All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.


Information collection notice


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We are collecting your personal information to assess how well you meet the qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for related recruitment purposes. The collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers, which is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25.



Please do not include any more personal information than is needed for your application (for example, do not include your photograph or social insurance number).



If you have any questions about how your information is collected, used, shared or saved, please contact us.


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  • Job Id
    JD2431334
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Peterborough, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned