Registry Clerk

Yukon Government; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yukon Government, Department of Justice, is seeking a casual, full-time court registries assistant in Whitehorse. You will support orderly proceedings by preparing court documents, recording payments, maintaining records, and assisting the public at the registry.

Working 75 hours biweekly, you will join DOJ professionals committed to reconciliation, strong teamwork, confidentiality, and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer software applications.
• Experience in court operations or records management is an asset.
• Experience applying legislation and regulations in a professional context is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court documents and input data into computer systems.
• Record and monitor payments and manage court records.
• Provide frontline customer service at the registry.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of court proceedings.

Skills

Computer skills

Court operations

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Government of Yukon -> Justice - Supreme & Territorial Courts

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Casual

End Date

30 April 2027

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR11

$37.98 - $43.97

Union

OTH

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This is to fill one casual, full-time position working 75 hours biweekly.

The Department of Justice is working to ensure Yukon remains a safe, secure, and healthy place to live and work. We build strong and healthy relationships with others to support good governance and to foster safe communities with opportunities for healing. The Department of Justice provides supportive and dynamic work environments comprised of teams of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Yukoners.

The principles that guide are:

Reconciliation with Yukon First Nations:Together as DOJ representatives we commit to embracing the spirit of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada entitled Honouring the Truth, Reconciling the Future , by conducting ourselves in our day-to-day business in a manner that embodies the purpose of reconciliation with our First Nations members in the Yukon. We recognize the importance of employee education on First Nations history and the encouragement of innovative thinking by all DOJ personnel on our ability to effect meaningful change towards true reconciliation.

Working as a Team:As DOJ employees we value working together as a team within branches and within the department as a whole, while respecting our respective roles in the administration of justice, to work as one entity to meet our collective objective to serve the public. We are mindful of the impact of our actions on the people around us both in proximity and in the larger department and strive to ensure that we maintain the best interests of the department in our approach to our work.

Identify and Meet our Clients' Needs:DOJ personnel have a wide variety of responsibilities and an equally diverse clientele, internal and external to government, and we are committed to ensuring that they know we work for them and that we treat them with empathy, inclusion, integrity, respect and professionalism.

Initiative and Innovation:Management will encourage DOJ staff at all levels to think innovatively and to take initiative that will improve the work we do and services that we provide to allow for positive change and creativity in the workplace. Management will encourage DOJ personnel to reconsider our approach to the services we provide and adapt to the changing environment.

Communications:We are committed to improving the way we communicate internally with one another and externally to the public in order to better perform as a DOJ Team, share information and ideas with each other, dispel negative myths about the department and to ensure that the public has an appreciation for the excellent work we do.

The Opportunity

This position supports the orderly proceedings of the courts by providing administrative and operational support to the Yukon court registries primarily in Whitehorse, including preparing court documents, generating and inputting computer entries, taking and recording payments, keeping and organizing court records and providing some frontline customer service by responding to inquiries from various sources including the judiciary. The incumbent performs these duties to standards established by legislation, court rules and directives, and policies and procedures that meet the goals and objectives of the judiciary, Court Services branch and the Yukon Government.

Essential Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer software applications;
• Experience in court operations or records management is considered an asset;
• Experience applying legislation and regulations in a professional context is considered an asset.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Interpersonal and written communication skills;
• Commitment to client service;
• Self-motivated and capable of working cooperatively with others;
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records by hand;
• Records Management Knowledge;
• Organization and multitasking skills;
• Ability to research and apply legislation, policies, and procedures;
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines;
• Ability to exercise tact and good judgment;
• Ability to learn from constructive feedback;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to perform under stress;
• Ability to process regular exposure to difficult subject matter through self-care;
• Understanding of judicial independence;
• Ability to learn to operate technology, such as software; and
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Additional Information

Condition of Employment

• Criminal Record Check

Job Requirements

• Working overtime with little or no notice, including coverage of weekend bail court;