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.
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.
Want to learn more about this opportunity?
Join us for an information session on
July 28th, 2026 at 1:00pm/12:00pm EST/CST where you will have a chance to find out more about the job, the team and the Branch.
Be sure to add this event to your calendar so you don't miss out!
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 258 401 268 819 020
Passcode: fr3BC2n4
If you can't make it – no problem. Attendance at the session is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions.
Open House at the Courthouse!
Join us for an in-person Open House to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Meet court staff, explore the courthouse environment, and gain insight into the day-to-day responsibilities, career paths, and impact of the Court and Client Representative role.
This is your chance to ask questions, and discover what it's like to support the delivery of justice services in Ontario.
Date: August 5th, 2026
Time: 2:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Location: 216 Water Street, Kenora, Ontario, P9N 1S4
Register for the event here!
- You can type at least 30 words per minute
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're 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! Once in the position, you will receive comprehensive training.
- 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 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
- a range of vacation and leave options
- an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling services
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
