Provincial Offences Court Staff Justice of the Peace

CC3 Clerk of Court 3

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Justice

Provincial Offences Court, Courts Division

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44010

Salary(s): CC3 $54,129.00 - $65,855.00 per year

Closing Date: May 7, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

To be considered for this competition, candidates ARE REQUIRED to submit an Application Screening Form ALONG with their resume, to the Public Service Commission by email ( govjobs@gov.mb.ca ), quoting the advertisement number and the position title in the subject line.

Manitoba Justice is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Staff Justice of the Peace in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This position involves considerable public contact and assistance to the legal profession related to regulations or procedures and completion of court documents. Extensive training as well as coaching are provided for this position for you to succeed. Training will start by performing junior court office duties and courtroom functions to acquire basic working knowledge of court rules and procedures associated with any of the various courts functioning in the province.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide a satisfactory Enhanced Security Check- Level III
• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Ability to work overtime when required with little notice
• Must qualify for an appointment as a Staff Justice of the Peace pursuant to statutory requirements
  
  

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience performing clerical/administrative duties including data entry, handling inquiries on the phone or at the front counter, maintaining physical and electronic filing systems, maintaining statistical records and coordinating matters such as dispute hearing dates
• Experience in processing and preparing court or legal documentation
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to provide front-line service to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision while applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make sound decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute toward a respectful workplace
• Excellent English verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate legal or court related documentation and procedures in plain language
• Excellent English written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and One Note) or equivalent software
  
  

Desired:

• Completion of a recognized legal or administrative assistant program or equivalent post-secondary education may be considered
• Experience with Manitoba Justice related computerized court system applications including Common Offence Notice System (CON)
• Knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act
• Demonstrated commitment to and ability to uphold the values and mission statement of Manitoba Justice
  
  

Duties:

This position with Provincial Offences Court (POC) is twofold. (1) To provide customer service while triaging as POC Staff Justice of the Peace and (2) to provide Court Clerk Monitor duties as required at the POC. This position is a requirement as the number of tickets has increased over the past few years and the POC court requires a person to be able to perform all the duties of a Court Clerk/Monitor position as well as the duties of a POC Staff Justice of the Peace. Duties include the ability to clerk, monitor, log and maintain a record of proceedings for all matters before the Court and to prepare documents arising from proceedings and to provide front line triage/screening of all matters to be scheduled to appear before a Judicial Justice of the Peace and/or the Crown. The incumbent will provide the required administrative duties and responsibilities with limited staff Justice of the Peace authority. Provide back up to the court clerks, switchboard and other office administrative duties as required. Decisions must be made in accordance with existing policies, procedures and guidelines of Provincial Offences Court.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44010

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone: 204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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