Job Description

Department:

Justice

Location:

DARTMOUTH

Type of Employment:

Permanent

Union Status:

NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date:

26-Aug-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

A notre sujet

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La Division des services judiciaires du ministere de la Justice de la Nouvelle-Ecosse se consacre a offrir d'excellents services et a assurer l'administration juste et accessible de la justice, y compris l'administration des tribunaux et de la securite.



La Division offre du soutien administratif aux tribunaux suivants : Cour d'appel de la Nouvelle-Ecosse; Cour supreme de Nouvelle-Ecosse (y compris la Division de la famille); Cour provinciale; Tribunal de la famille; Cour des petites creances; Tribunal des successions; Tribunal de la faillite. Pour aborder les cas individuels, les tribunaux agissent independamment du gouvernement.



Pour en savoir plus sur les Services judiciaires du ministere de la Justice, consultez notre site Web.

Au sujet de cet emploi

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A titre d'agent ou d'agente de justice, vous offrez une vaste gamme de services de soutien administratif et vous etes le premier contact pour le public et les clients du systeme judiciaire. Vous recevez l'argent verse aux tribunaux et vous entrez et recuperez des donnees dans les systemes automatises. De plus, vous enregistrez et traitez les documents, vous respectez les politiques et processus et vous maintenez les systemes de classement tout en travaillant en equipe.



Dans le cadre de vos fonctions, vous pourriez devoir participer au tribunal pour l'appel des causes, l'affirmation ou l'assermentation des temoins, des interpretes et des traducteurs. La personne choisie executera egalement des fonctions quasi judiciaires a titre de juge de paix, en fonction de la loi sur les juges de paix (Justice of the Peace Act).

A votre sujet

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Pour occuper ce poste, vous devez posseder quatre annees d'experience connexe. Une combinaison pertinente de formation et d'experience sera consideree. Une experience dans un environnement juridique est consideree comme un atout.



Pour occuper ce poste, de l'experience et des aptitudes dans un environnement automatise et des competences en matiere de dactylographie, de traitement de texte et de saisie de donnees sont requises. Vous devez avoir de l'experience en matiere d'adaptation aux technologies et aux procedures qui evoluent rapidement.



Vous possedez d'excellentes competences en matiere de communication et de service a la clientele et vous avez de l'experience avec des transactions en argent comptant et par carte de debit ou de credit.



Votre capacite de traiter efficacement avec le public dans un environnement stressant a multiples facettes, souvent dans des situations de conflit ou delicates, sera importante a votre succes dans ce role. Vos competences en matiere d'organisation et de gestion du temps et votre capacite a mener plusieurs taches de front seront importantes. Le souci du detail, le respect de la confidentialite et la capacite de travailler sous pression et de respecter les echeances font partie de vos competences cles.



Une bonne connaissance du systeme judiciaire et des services gouvernementaux pour effectuer les renvois est un atout. Des competences orales et ecrites en anglais et en francais seront egalement considerees comme un atout.



Nous evaluerons les qualites ci-dessus a l'aide d'un ou de plusieurs des outils suivants : examen ecrit, test standardise, presentation orale, entrevue et verification des references.

Autres considerations

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C'est un poste bilingue a temps plein situe a Dartmouth.

Vous serez expose a des problemes delicats et a forte charge emotive. Le fait de traiter avec des personnes difficiles ou desemparees creera un environnement stressant.



Vous devrez faire preuve d'une grande precision et d'un grand souci du detail tout en travaillant dans un secteur de services complexe et a volume eleve.



Il existe un risque de vol et de violence physique ou verbale de la part d'individus aux prises avec des situations familiales tendues ou des affaires civiles ou criminelles.



Peu importe la situation, vous devrez rester absolument neutre en tout temps.

About Us

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The Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is dedicated to excellent service and the provision of fair and accessible administration 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.



For more information on the Department of Justice Court Services please visit our website.

About Our Opportunity

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As a Justice Officer, you will provide a broad range of administrative support, as well as being the first point of contact for the public and clients of the Court system. You will receive and balance monies paid into the court and enter and retrieve data from automated systems. You will also record and process documentation, adhere to policies and processes and maintain filing systems--all while working as a team player.



In the role of Justice Officer, you may be required to attend Court to call cases and swear or affirm witnesses, interpreters, and translators. The incumbent will also perform quasi-judicial duties as a Staff Justice of the Peace as assigned and appointed under the Justice of the Peace Act.

About You

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As the successful Justice Officer, you will have four years related experience. A relevant combination of education and experience will be considered. Exposure to a legal environment is considered an asset.



For this position, your experience and competency in a computerized environment with proficient and accurate keyboarding and data entry skills is required. You will have experience adapting to rapidly evolving technologies and procedures.



You will possess strong communication and customer service skills and have experience handling cash and debit/credit card payment transactions.



Your ability to deal effectively with the public in a multifaceted and stressful environment, often in confrontational and sensitive situations will be important to your success in this role. The strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills you have developed will be important. Your key skills include attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work under pressure and deadlines.



Sound knowledge of the justice system and government services for referral are assets in this position. Bilingualism with oral and written skills in English and French will also be considered an asset.



We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Other Considerations:

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This is a bilingual full-time vacancy based in Dartmouth.

You will be exposed to emotional and sensitive issues, dealing with difficult or distraught individuals creates a stressful environment



There is a high demand for accuracy and attention to detail while working in a high volume and complex service area



There is a potential for robbery and physical violence/verbal abuse from individuals involved in tense family, civil or criminal matters



Regardless of the situation you must be able to display a completely impartial attitude at all times

Pay Grade:

CL 21

Salary Range:

$1,834.08 - $2,044.45 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 competitions@novascotia.ca.





This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:





Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.





External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing 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

Competitions@novascotia.ca.