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Competition # : 49972
Department: Justice
Location: YARMOUTH
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 04-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us The Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is dedicated to excellent service and the provision of fair and accessible administration of justice, including court administration and security.
The Division provides administrative support to the courts listed: Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (including Family Division), Provincial Court, Family Court, Small Claims Court, Probate Court and Bankruptcy Court. The courts act independently from the government to address individual cases.

About Our Opportunity As the Court Officer 1-2 - Judicial Support, you will coordinate and manage court hearings held in all levels of Court, provide support to the Judiciary, and act as the liaison between the Judiciary, and members of law enforcement agencies, the legal profession, and the public. You will also act in the role of the clerk of the Court in all courts, including jury sitting and performs judicial and quasi-judicial duties as a Justice of the Peace. You will perform your duties in accordance with, and as assigned under, the Court Officials Act.

About You As the successful Court Officer 1-2 - Judicial Support , you will have two years of post-secondary education in a related discipline plus five years related experience in a legal workplace; an equivalent combination of training and experience with exposure to the justice system will be acceptable. This position is designated bilingual so requires fluency in English and French. For this position, your experience and competency in keyboarding, word processing, transcribing, and other standard computer applications are required.You will also possess excellent proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills, and have a knowledge of general accounting principles.Your superior organizational abilities, detail-oriented, strong prioritizations skills, with a combination of speed and accuracy,



assist with your attention to detail for a variety of tasks while meeting tight deadlines.You’re able to work independently and as part of a team. You must be fair and impartial to all clients using a high degree of confidentiality while exercising your excellent interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with difficult people in complex, sensitive and stressful situations. Tact and discretion are essential.
You must demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the Rules and Statutes that govern the courts as well as a sound working knowledge of legal documents, forms, court procedures and legal terminology.In conjunction with legal research skills, you will demonstrate a high level of initiative and problem-solving abilities and readily accept responsibilities.
Training and/or experience in mediation and non-conflict resolution would be considered an asset.
We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, typing test, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks

Other Considerations: This is a permanent ful-time position based in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

Candidates may be required to obtain training in Firearms Safety in relation to handling evidence and will be required to successfully complete the Nova Scotia Certified Transcribers qualification.
This position will require an enhanced level of security screening for an external application.
Recruitment activities for Judicial Support opportunities will include a typing and grammar assessment.

Pay Grade: TE 18- TE 22
Salary Range: $2,046.28- $2,826.01Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy,



and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act.If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates.PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to [email protected].

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📌 Court Officer - Judicial Support (Bilingual) / Agent(e) de la cour/Soutien judiciaire (bilingue)
🏢 The Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Nova Scotia