ADMN O 15R - French Bilingual Registry Technician

Government of British Columbia; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public service organization is seeking a Bilingual Deputy District Registrar to support litigants in navigating the divorce process. This vital role involves ensuring equitable access to justice for both English and French speakers. You will work collaboratively with a dedicated team to facilitate court administration services and assist individuals in understanding filing procedures. The position requires strong bilingual communication skills and a commitment to helping the community. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions and offers rewarding career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Learning opportunities

Career development opportunities

Diverse workplace

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a legal environment or 1 year in Court Administration.
• Must qualify for signing authority as a Deputy District Registrar.

Responsibilities

• Support English and French-speaking litigants in the divorce process.
• Guide individuals through proper filing procedures.

Skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Typing speed of 40 wpm

Legal environment experience

Court Administration experience

Education

Secondary school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Windows

MS Word

Excel

Job description

The Team
Join our established and collaborative Bilingual and Deputy District Registrar (DDR) Teams, where we provide essential court administration services in both French and English, The Bilingual Team consists of seven professionals across three roles, while the DDR Team includes nine members who carry out important quasi-judicial responsibilities. Working closely with the judiciary, court clerks, and sheriffs, this team plays a key role in the processing of civil and family court matters.

The Role
As a Bilingual Deputy District Registrar, you’ll play a vital role in supporting both English and French-speaking litigants across the province as they navigate the divorce process in Supreme Court. This quasi-judicial role is essential to promoting equitable access to justice by guiding individuals through proper filing procedures, especially for those exercising their right to receive services in French.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (e.g. GED).
• 2 years recent experience working in a legal environment, or 1 year experience working in Court Administration.
• Experience using computers and software programs (e.g. Windows, MS Word, Excel).
• Must be able to qualify for signing authority as a Deputy District Registrar within 6 months of appointment to the position.
• Typing speed of 40 wpm
• Must be fluent in speaking, writing, and reading French and English

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Signing authority as a Deputy District Registrar.
• 1 year of experience working in Court Administration.
• Experience working in Civil Programs.
• Experience working in Civil Electronic Information System (CEIS).

Combinations of relevant experience, education and/or training may result in an applicant meeting these requirements.

PROVISO/WILLINGNESS STATEMENTS:

• Must be willing to complete relevant training programs.
• May be required 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.
• May be required to work flexible hours on short notice, including varied shifts.
• May be required to work overtime on short notice.
• May be required to work in other areas of Court Services Branch.
• Must pass enhanced security screening checks.
• Union membership is required.

For questions regarding this position, please [e-mail].

About this Position:
2 positions available.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
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 adiverse workplaceto 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.

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The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

Cover Letter: NO- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES- A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES- You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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