French Judicial Officer

Cecs Sk; Regina; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and leave

Inclusive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking a French Judicial Officer to support the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan in Regina. The role requires fluency in both French and English and involves maintaining court records, administering oaths, and coordinating exhibits and witnesses.

Candidates should have a related diploma/degree and strong legal knowledge, with the ability to travel for circuit court sessions and work flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Fluently speak, read and write in English and French.
• Diploma/degree in Human Justice, Police studies or paralegal course.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, acts, regulations and court procedures.
• Thorough, analytical and accurate with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the dignity of the court and support provincial court judges and sitting justices of the peace.
• Document appearance details and official court records.
• Operate digital recording and lognotes; manage CCTV and Webex.
• Administer oaths and maintain lists of exhibits and witnesses.
• Use CJIMS and other software to prepare court documents; coach clerical staff.
• Assist the public, lawyers and judiciary with inquiries.
• Travel for circuit court; carry and retrieve court files and materials.

Skills

Bilingual French & English

Strong communication

Public service excellence

Accountability

Ownership

Collaborative

Inclusive

Adaptable

Innovative mindset

Education

Diploma/degree in Human Justice or related field

Job description

• Employment TypeSGEU Term 9 months or more
• Salary Range33.367 - 41.812
• Hours of WorkA - SGEU Office 36 – one date off every two weeks
• Workplace DiversityWe are committed to workplace diversity.
• Occupation CodeRJO
• GradeSGEU.09.
• Organization003 Justice and Attorney General
• Number of Openings1

About Us

The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.

About the Team

The Ministry of Justice and Attorney General contributes to strong communities in Saskatchewan by protecting their rights and safety and ensuring fair and timely access to justice. The ministry provides a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to government. The ministry vision is to ensure all Saskatchewan residents thrive in safe and fair communities.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Justice and Attorney General provides a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to government. Court Services is seeking an assertive, respectful, culturally aware individual to support our mission and values by providing conscientious dependable support to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan in Regina. This position requires the individual to fluently speak, read and write in French and English.

The Courts and Community Justice Division is seeking an assertive, respectful, culturally aware individual to support our mission and values by providing conscientious dependable support as a French Judicial Officer to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan in Regina, as well as other court locations throughout the province, if needed. While Court is in session, as the Chief Court Official,you will call court to order and maintain court protocols to uphold the dignity of the court.

Your duties will also require you to administer oaths, receive, safeguard and maintain an accurate list of exhibits tendered in evidence, as well as create accurate lists of witnesses.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the dignity of the court by providing support and assistance to the Provincial Court Judges and sitting Justice of the Peace.
• Write down the relevant appearance details and the disposition of each matter before the court which forms the official court record.
• Operate the digital recording sound system and maintain accurate lognotes.
• Operate closed circuit television equipment and Webex.
• Administer oaths.
• Receive, safeguard and maintain an accurate list of exhibits tendered in evidence.
• Create accurate lists of witnesses.
• Use the Criminal Justice Information Management System (CJIMS) and other software programs to produce and explain court documents in accordance with the order of the court and applicable legislation and coach clerical support in this regard.
• Assist the public, lawyers and the judiciary and provide information and assistance to clients in response to general inquiries.
• Climb ladders to retrieve files and carry heavy boxes up to 20 kg's that contain files and documents.
• Work overtime when court sittings run late and for travelling to circuit court.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

The environment in which you will work is potentially hostile, therefore, you must be able to recognize volatile situations and react appropriately.

Qualifications

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• A related diploma/degree such as a Human Justice Degree, Police studies, paralegal course and have experience in a court/legal environment or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Fluently speak, read and write in the French and English language.
• The justice system as it pertains to the various levels of court.
• Legal terminology, Acts, regulations, policies, protocols and court procedures as they apply to Provincial Court.
• Legal procedures and documentation as it relates to court matters.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and positivity while enjoying a fast-paced, challenging environment with diverse job expectations.
• Thorough, analytical and accurate with the ability to pay close attention to detail as accuracy is paramount in this position.
• Culturally aware in order to respectfully assist clients and colleagues of various cultures.
• A valid driver's license as you will be required to travel when covering circuit court (and may require flying in small aircraft to some locations and staying overnight).
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level A)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level B)

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Vacation, earned days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.