Job Description

Posted: Friday, August 16, 2024Job Number: TC-24-34Job Type: Temporary Full-time, Up to 2.5 Years, UnionPosition Closing Date: Monday, September 2, 2024 at 11:59pmChoose BarrieThe City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.The OpportunityThe Legislative and Court Services Department is comprised of three branches; Legislative Services (which includes Council Secretariat, Corporate Mail and Print Services, Vital Statistics and Access and Privacy Services), Court Services (which is responsible for the administration of justice within two court service areas in compliance with the Provincial Offences Act, the Memorandum of Understanding and Inter-municipal Service Agreements) and Enforcement Services which is responsible for administering and enforcing several municipal by-laws including but not limited to regulations related to the parking of vehicles, pet controls, property maintenance, business licensing, and sign placement).Under the general guidance and direction of the Manager of Court Services, the Prosecution Clerk position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Prosecutions Section of the Court Services Branch. Specifically, this position receives, verifies, and responds to disclosure requests; receives and distributes disclosure and prosecution briefs; at the direction of a prosecutor, prepares, serves and files motions to request adjournments of matters before the Court; provides options to defendants who wish to explore a resolution of their matter(s); accepts service of documentation on behalf of the prosecutors; drafts monthly schedules; and responds to and/or resolves inquiries, requests, and minor complaints. Overall, this position plays an integral role in providing support to the Prosecutions Section of the Court Services Branch to enable
a comprehensive delivery of services to the general public, members of the Bar and area stakeholders.Our Culture and Qualifications of the JobCorporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable communityEducation (degree/diploma/certifications)

• One (1) year College Certificate in Office Administration - Legal, Law Clerk, or a related discipline

Don\xe2\x80\x99t meet the education credentials as outlined above but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City\xe2\x80\x99s to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at .

• Position Equivalency Code: B

Experience

• Two (2) years of cumulative part-time experience or one (1) year of full-time experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• General knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act, Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence Act, Trespass to Property Act, and other Provincial Legislation
• Demonstrated ability to:

• maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
• deal with difficult customers, diffuse emotionally-charged situations and resolve customer service issues in a diplomatic and professional manner
• maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, sensitive and/or controversial information
• work independently with minimal supervision in a team environment
• operate various office equipment such as telephone, printer, scanner, computer etc.
• keyboard at a minimum rate of 40 words per minute
• Intermediate skills include: attention to detail; customer service; interpersonal; organizational
• Intermediate computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*

*Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the . Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.Other Important InformationLocation: 45 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie, OntarioHours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective AgreementWage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2024 pay range:

• Pay Level: Level 4
• Yearly Salary: $52,798.20 to $63,226.80
• Hourly Pay Rate: $29.01 to $34.74

Benefits: This position includes health and dental benefits, optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment, and prorated vacation time based on calendar year and in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.How to Apply: Click the \xe2\x80\x98Apply Now\xe2\x80\x99 button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process.Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing .

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