The Team
Vancouver Provincial Court is the largest criminal court in the Vancouver Coastal Region. It manages court administration for criminal matters in Vancouver and Burnaby, as well as circuit courts in Bella Bella, Bella Coola, and Klemtu. Downtown Community Court uses a model that brings justice, health, and social services together in one place. This approach supports more coordinated responses to community and justice needs.
The Role
This role provides essential court clerk services and administrative support to ensure court proceedings run smoothly and fairly. The position prepares and reviews court documents, records proceedings, and manages exhibits with care and accuracy, while working closely with the Judiciary, legal professionals, justice partners, and the public. With a focus on respectful communication and inclusive service, this position helps create a courtroom environment where everyone feels supported and treated equitably.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED).
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working in an office environment; OR 2 years combination of customer service, clerical duties, office experience and education.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, standard computer applications and software programs (e.g., Windows, MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
Minimum of 40 words per minute (WPM) in keyboarding/typing.
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Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Experience in Court Programs and Applications (JUSTIN, CEIS, ARC, CTAS, CCD).
- Experience with delivering Customer Service.
- Experience as a court clerk and/or registry clerk.
1 year of previous work experience in a legal environment.
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Provisos:
- Attendance and completion of relevant training is required
- 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
- Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].
About this Position:
There are 2 positions available.
These positions have full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on 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:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
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 the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
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.
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 the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
