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Competition # : 47751 Department: Justice Location: DIGBY Type of Employment: Term Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 27-Jan-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) notre sujet La Division des services judiciaires du ministre de la Justice de la Nouvelle-cosse se consacre offrir d''excellents services et assurer l''administration juste et accessible de la justice, y compris l''administration des tribunaux et de la scurit. La Division offre du soutien administratif aux tribunaux suivants : Cour d''appel de la Nouvelle-cosse; Cour suprme de Nouvelle-cosse (y compris la Division de la famille); Cour provinciale; Tribunal de la famille; Cour des petites crances; Tribunal des successions; Tribunal de la faillite. Pour aborder les cas individuels, les tribunaux agissent indpendamment du gouvernement. Pour en savoir plus sur les Services judiciaires du ministre de la Justice, consultez notre site Web. Au sujet de cet emploi titre d''agent ou d''agente de justice, vous offrez une vaste gamme de services de soutien administratif et vous tes le premier contact pour le public et les clients du systme judiciaire. Vous recevez l''argent vers aux tribunaux et vous entrez et rcuprez des donnes dans les systmes automatiss. De plus, vous enregistrez et traitez les documents, vous respectez les politiques et processus et vous maintenez les systmes de classement tout en travaillant en quipe. Dans le cadre de vos fonctions, vous pourriez devoir participer au tribunal pour l''appel des causes, l''affirmation ou l''assermentation des tmoins, des interprtes et des traducteurs. La personne choisie excutera galement des fonctions quasi judiciaires titre de juge de paix, en fonction de la loi sur les juges de paix (Justice of the Peace Act). votre sujet Pour occuper ce poste, vous devez possder quatre annes d''exprience connexe. Une combinaison pertinente de formation et d''exprience sera considre. Une exprience dans un environnement juridique est considre comme un atout. Pour occuper ce poste, de l''exprience et des aptitudes dans un environnement automatis et des comptences en matire de dactylographie, de traitement de texte et de saisie de donnes sont requises. Vous devez avoir de l''exprience en matire d''adaptation aux technologies et aux procdures qui voluent rapidement. Vous possdez d''excellentes comptences en matire de communication et de service la clientle et vous avez de l''exprience avec des transactions en argent comptant et par carte de dbit ou de crdit. Votre capacit de traiter efficacement avec le public dans un environnement stressant multiples facettes, souvent dans des situations de conflit ou dlicates, sera importante votre succs dans ce rle. Vos comptences en matire d''organisation et de gestion du temps et votre capacit mener plusieurs tches de front seront importantes. Le souci du dtail, le respect de la confidentialit et la capacit de travailler sous pression et de respecter les chances font partie de vos comptences cls. Une bonne connaissance du systme judiciaire et des services gouvernementaux pour effectuer les renvois est un atout. Des comptences orales et crites en anglais et en franais seront galement considres comme un atout. Nous valuerons les qualits ci-dessus l''aide d''un ou de plusieurs des outils suivants : examen crit, test standardis, prsentation orale, entrevue et vrification des rfrences. Autres considrations Il s''agit d''un poste bilingue temps plein bas Digby, avec une date de fin prvue le 6 novembre 2026. Le type de poste (terme ou temporaire ou occasionnel) dpend de la date de dbut du candidat retenu et de la dure totale du poste vacant conformment la convention collective. Vous serez expos des problmes dlicats et forte charge motive. Le fait de traiter avec des personnes difficiles ou dsempares crera un environnement stressant. Vous devrez faire preuve d''une grande prcision et d''un grand souci du dtail tout en travaillant dans un secteur de services complexe et volume lev. Il existe un risque de vol et de violence physique ou verbale de la part d''individus aux prises avec des situations familiales tendues ou des affaires civiles ou criminelles. Peu importe la situation, vous devrez rester absolument neutre en tout temps. 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. For more information on the Department of Justice Court Services please visit our website. About Our Opportunity As a Justice Officer, you will provide a broad range of administrative support, as well as being the first point of contact for the public and clients of the Court system. You will receive and balance monies paid into the court and enter and retrieve data from automated systems. You will also record and process documentation, adhere to policies and processes and maintain filing systemsall while working as a team player. In the role of Justice Officer, you may be required to attend Court to call cases and swear or affirm witnesses, interpreters, and translators. The incumbent will also perform quasi-judicial duties as a Staff Justice of the Peace as assigned and appointed under the Justice of the Peace Act. About You As the successful Justice Officer, you will have four years related experience. A relevant combination of education and experience will be considered. Exposure to a legal environment is considered an asset. For this position, your experience and competency in a computerized environment with proficient and accurate keyboarding and data entry skills is required. You will have experience adapting to rapidly evolving technologies and procedures. You will possess strong communication and customer service skills and have experience handling cash and debit/credit card payment transactions. Your ability to deal effectively with the public in a multifaceted and stressful environment, often in confrontational and sensitive situations will be important to your success in this role. The strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills you have developed will be important. Your key skills include attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work under pressure and deadlines. Sound knowledge of the justice system and government services for referral are assets in this position. Bilingualism with oral and written skills in English and French will also be considered an asset. We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Other Considerations This is a bilingual term, full-time vacancy based in Digby with a projected end date of November 6, 2026. The status of the vacancy (term, temp or casual) is dependent on the start date and the overall duration of the vacancy, in accordance with the collective agreement. You will be exposed to emotional and sensitive issues, dealing with difficult or distraught individuals creates a stressful environment There is a high demand for accuracy and attention to detail while working in a high volume and complex service area There is a potential for robbery and physical violence/verbal abuse from individuals involved in tense family, civil or criminal matters Regardless of the situation you must be able to display a completely impartial attitude at all times Pay Grade: CL 21 Salary Range: $ $31.43 Hourly Note: The salary rates shown reflect the new Civil Service Agreement, effective April 1, 2025. Implementation in our HR system will occur on February 5, 2026. Until then, the current rates will apply. Employees hired during this period will receive retroactive pay adjustments in accordance with the new agreement and applicable policies. 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 and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities 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 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. 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 concerns may be directed to