Apply By: Monday, August 10, :59 pm EDT

Office of the Chief Justice - Superior Court of Justice

City: Newmarket

Job term: 1 Temporary contract for up to 12 months, with possibility of extension

Job code: 09OAD - Office Administration 09

$28.14 - $32.82 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Consider this challenging opportunity in the Superior Court of Justice, where you will assist in coordinating and scheduling cases in criminal, civil and family courts.

About the job

Your responsibilities will include:

- assisting the Trial Coordinator in maintaining court lists utilizing established scheduling practices
- liaising with Trial Coordinators, judiciary, counsel, other staff, and the public regarding the scheduling of matters
- identifying and bringing issues that may affect the schedule to the attention of the Trial Coordinator(s)
- assisting in the preparation of statistical information

What you bring to the team

Qualifications:

- You have organizational, coordination and planning skills to assist with the scheduling of court sittings
- You have the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
- You have judgement and problem-solving skills
- You have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- You have analytical skills to assist with the compilation of statistical data
- You have communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with tact and diplomacy with judges, staff, counsel and the public
- You have knowledge of the functions and rules of the Superior and/or Ontario Court of Justice, relevant legislation and legal terminology




- You are proficient with computer applications (word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, email, Internet and management information systems)

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer





- We offer a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, working both in and out of the courtroom.
- You will be joining a team of more than 3,000 frontline staff members and managers across the province, committed to professionalism, collaboration and innovation.
- You will enjoy a friendly and cooperative work environment, growth opportunities opportunities, and on-the-job training.

Additional information:

- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 50 Eagle St W, Newmarket, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
- About security checks:
A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

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📌 Assistant Trial Coordinator (Newmarket)
🏢 Fonction publique de l'Ontario
📍 Newmarket