Court Services Officer (irregularly scheduled hours and ON-call Contracts)

There is an ongoing need to recruit for irregularly scheduled and on-call contracts for a duration of up to 6 months, with the possibility of longer-term employment based on operational needs.

This is a continuous posting based on operational needs and may be extended or closed at any time without notice. Please only submit your completed application ONCE under this Job ID.

At this time, a resume and cover letter is not required. If you are interested and demonstrate the qualifications outlined below, CLICK HERE to complete an application.

Based on your application, you may be contacted for a resume and further assessments.


Consider these challenging opportunities in the Superior and Ontario Court of Justice as a Court Services Officer, where you will provide support to the judiciary, juries and the overall administration of the courts.

Please note you will work zero to 36.25 hours per week, depending on operational requirements, with no guaranteed hours. You will also be required to work on weekends and holidays and be able to travel to other court locations.

In your application, please indicate all the location(s) you are interested in.

Court Services Division is committed to a diverse, respectful and professional workplace that reflects OPS values.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• Be responsible for ensuring courtroom readiness
• Maintain proper decorum in the court
• Conduct jury roll calls
• Call and escort witnesses into court
• Attend to juries
• Provide assistance to the public
• Provide assistance to the judiciary as required

At this time, a resume or cover letter is not required. If you are interested and demonstrate the qualifications outlined below,CLICK HERE to submit an application.

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of the Superior and Ontario Court of Justice or other adjudicative proceedings
• You have awareness of legislative requirements as they pertain to juries
• You have knowledge of courtroom decorum and confidentiality/impartiality

Clerical Skills:

• You have clerical knowledge and keyboarding skills to ensure accurate completion of court documents

Communication and Analytical Skills:

• You have oral communication skills, public speaking skills and interpersonal skills
• You are able to interact with the judiciary, the public and other stakeholders with tact and diplomacy
• You possess judgement to maintain courtroom decorum
• You are able to respond to inquiries and to deal with routine issues

TO APPLY

At this time, a cover letter or resume is not required. If you are interested and demonstrate the qualifications outlined above,CLICK HERE to submit an application.

NOTE: This is a continuous posting based on operational needs. This posting may be extended but could close at any time without notice. Please only submit your application ONCE under this Job ID.