Contribute to the administration of justice in a diverse legal environment.

At the Superior Courts Judiciary, staff support the work of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The Court of Appeal is the highest court in the province, while the Supreme Court is the province's superior trial court and can hear any type of case, civil or criminal.

This position will provide judicial support services to Justices, Masters and Registrars in the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Court of Appeal for British Columbia.

This role requires sound judgement and excellent organizational abilities. If you are a motivated, results oriented administrative professional wanting to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment; we look forward to your application

Job Requirements:

• Grade 12 graduation
• Legal courses or training focused on Canadian Law, or equivalent jurisdiction.
• Minimum three years of office experience, including one year of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in Canada or equivalent jurisdiction.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
  

Preference may be given to candidates with

• Successful completion of a Canadian equivalent Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Paralegal program.
• Written and/or verbal comprehension of the French language.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact competitions@bccourts.ca.

About this Position:
This position is excluded from union membership.
There is currently one (1) position available in Vancouver, and one (1) position available in Chilliwack.
An eligibility list may be established for future full/part-time, regular/temporary vacancies in Vancouver, New Westminster or Chilliwack.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Online Questionnaire: YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

The BC Public Service COVID-19 Vaccination Policy defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.