Experience the justice system from the inside. You'll play a key role in ensuring the courts run smoothly and serve as an essential contact between the legal system and your community.
We regularly hire for on-call and irregularly scheduled positions for contracts lasting up to 6 months. After the contract, you can apply for longer-term employment in a similar role.
This job posting stays open based on what we need, so it might close at any time.
To apply,
do not follow the “How to apply” section at the end of this posting. Instead:
1. Make sure you meet the job's requirements.
2. Fill out the Court Services Application form.
No resume or cover letter is needed right now. If you are selected to move forward, we'll contact you for more details.
This position is for irregularly scheduled hours, and you may be called in as needed. You may work 0 to 36.25 hours per week. The average at many sites is 20-30 hours per week.
This is an on-site (not remote) position. If you're not familiar with the location, please check a map to make sure you are okay with the commute.
Working in court administration is dynamic and exciting – every day is different. You can expect to:
- work with and support judges, lawyers, the public and justice system participants
- work both in the courtroom and at the court office
- manage court records, receive and draft court documents and review legal documents
- support online, hybrid, and in-person hearings and use court recording equipment
- guide the jury selection process and manage court materials
Visit our Become a court and client representative page for more information on the role.
To apply,
do not follow the “How to apply” section at the end of this posting. Instead:
1. Make sure you meet the job's requirements.
2. Fill out the Court Services Application form.
No resume or cover letter is needed right now. If you are selected to move forward, we'll contact you for more details.
- You can type at least 30 words per minute
- You must possess oral French language skills at the advanced level and written French at the advanced-minus level. Your proficiency will be confirmed before hire (for bilingual vacancy only).
Additional requirements
You may need to be:
- available to work an irregular schedule, including on weekends and holidays
- willing to travel to different courts by air or car
- licensed to drive in Ontario
You can:
- apply guidelines, procedures, policy, legislation and regulations to your work
- adapt and learn new skills and digital processes
- troubleshoot basic issues with computer equipment and seek technical support when necessary
- host court proceedings using online meeting software
- search for information and enter data in computer programs and databases
You can:
- provide exceptional customer service
- communicate confidently and effectively when you write and speak
- work with complex information and explain it clearly to the public
- pay close attention to detail when completing written tasks
You can:
- take initiative to identify issues and recommend or implement solutions
- apply good judgement in challenging situations
- be discreet and keep sensitive information private
You can:
- prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and adjust when plans change
- work on your own or with a team
You can:
- use a cash register to receive payments
- calculate fees, collect and balance daily transactions
- complete a daily record of received payments
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!
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.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
- 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, career growth opportunities, and on-the-job training.
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
- many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
This role comes with the option to participate in a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
- group health, dental, life and disability benefits
- an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling services
To apply,
do not follow the “How to apply” section at the end of this posting. Instead:
1. Make sure you meet the job's requirements.
2. Fill out the Court Services Application form.
This job posting stays open based on what we need, so it might close at any time.
