CRT CK 12R (TMA) Bilingual Court Clerk (French English)

The Team The New Westminster Law Courts Team

Job Location:

New Westminster - Canada

Yearly Salary: $ 62482 - 70714

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Team

The New Westminster Law Courts team is a diverse and collaborative group serving the largest integrated court location in the province. With over 52 regular full-time staff this well-established team supports both courtroom and registry operations. Court and Registry Clerks play a vital role in providing access to justice and administrative support working closely with the judiciary Crown counsel defence counsel and other court users. We take pride in our close-knit and supportive environment which encourages learning teamwork and growth across all areas of the court system offering a wide range of opportunities to develop your skills.

The Role
As a Bilingual Court Clerk you will play a vital role in supporting the Provincial and Supreme Courts ensuring fairness and accessibility in legal processes. Your responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing legal documents recording court proceedings and managing exhibits while providing seamless administrative and registry support. This position values equity diversity and inclusion seeking candidates fluent in French and English who can serve diverse communities across British Columbia with professionalism and cultural sensitivity. Travel throughout the province is required to support French and bilingual trials making adaptability and collaboration essential.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED); preferably supplemented with courses in business or public administration OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Two (2) years office experience; OR one (1) year office experience and a minimum of one (1) year education/training in a legal related field.
Minimum one (1) year experience/training in keyboarding data entry word processing and standard computer applications.
Advanced experience speaking writing and reading French and English. Must be fluent in French and English.
Must have a minimum of 40 WPM typing speed.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

Courses in business or public administration.
Experience with Court Clerk Desktop (CCD) JUSTIN and/or CEIS.
Experience delivering customer service.
One (1) year experience/training in a court registry.

Note: Different combinations of relevant experience education and/or training may result in an applicant meeting these qualifications.

Provisos:

Must pass enhanced security screening checks
Union membership is required
Must be willing to attend and complete relevant training programs
Must be able to travel including travel in adverse weather conditions and work in other geographical areas including circuit court locations
Must have reliable transportation and/or be willing to travel with others.
Must be able to travel throughout the Province of British ColumbiaMust be able to travel throughout the Province of British Columbia including areas with no taxi/rideshare services.
May be required to work flexible hours including varied shifts and overtime on short notice

For questions regarding this position please contact .

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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 youve worked on or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit the Your Job Applicationpage of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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 theTechnical Assistancepage of MyHR.

DescriptionThe TeamThe New Westminster Law Courts team is a diverse and collaborative group serving the largest integrated court location in the province. With over 52 regular full-time staff this well-established team supports both courtroom and registry operations. Court and Registry Clerks play a...