CRT CK 12R (TMA) - Court Clerk

Government of British Columbia; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Burns Lake is seeking a part-time Court Clerk to provide administrative support to the Provincial Court. Responsibilities include managing court files, preparing courtrooms, and ensuring smooth court operations. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation or equivalent, two years of administrative support experience, and proficiency in standard computer applications. This role offers an opportunity to contribute positively to the justice system.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ administrative support or customer service experience.
• Previous work experience in keyboarding, data entry, word processing.
• Keyboard speed of 40 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical administrative support to the Burns Lake Provincial Court.
• Prepare courtrooms and specialized equipment for hearings.
• Manage exhibits and maintain accurate court files.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Keyboarding

Data entry

Word processing

Education

Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Windows

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Team

The Burns Lake Court Registry is a small, established team that works closely with the Smithers Law Court team, combining in-person and virtual collaboration. You’ll join a close-knit group that includes this part time clerk position and one full-time Court Administrator in Burns Lake as well as the Smithers team that includes clerks, registry technicians, one supervisor and the manager. You’ll also interact with a wide range of justice partners such as the Judiciary, Sheriffs, RCMP, and Community Corrections. This team values respect, inclusion, and continuous learning, ensuring everyone feels supported while delivering timely, accurate work that helps provide safe and impartial access to justice for all.

The Role

As a Court Clerk, you will provide critical administrative support to the Burns Lake Provincial Court as well as other provincial courts, ensuring the smooth operation of court processes. Your responsibilities will include preparing courtrooms and specialized equipment for hearings, managing exhibits, maintaining accurate court files, and interpreting and distributing court documents. You will also operate computerized case tracking systems and deliver exceptional service to the public and court users. This dynamic and engaging role supports access to justice and makes a meaningful impact on the justice system, with occasional overtime or travel required to support circuit court locations.

Qualifications:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of two years’ administrative support or customer service experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of one-year previous work experience in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, and working with standard computer applications and software programs (e.g., Windows, MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Keyboard speed of 40 words per minute.
• Valid B.C. drivers’ licence.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience in court programs and applications (e.g., JUSTIN, CEIS, ARC, CTAS, CCD).
• Experience as a Court Clerk and/or Registry Clerk.
• One year of previous work experience in a legal environment.

Provisos:

• May be required to work flexible hours, including varied shifts and overtime on short notice.
• 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.

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

About this Position:

This position is part time (0.5 FTE, 35 hours biweekly). This position has full time on-site requirements. An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies. Burns Lake is located close to the middle of the province, with 4,828 km of lake shoreline. The region is home to some of the province's largest freshwater lakes, activities like fishing and boating are very popular, as well as hiking, biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Located near Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, Burns Lake hosts the province's second-largest Aboriginal Day event annually. Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments. 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:

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

1. Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
2. 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.
3. Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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 Technical Assistance page of MyHR.