Department: Justice
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 3/22/2022 (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. Court Services administers court operations, delivers services to the public, and provides administrative and clerical support to the judiciary.
To know more visit: Department of Justice Court Services
About Our Opportunity
As Court Administrator, you are responsible for leading a team of professionals implementing Court Services at the Provincial Courts in the Halifax Regional Municipality. This includes developing and administering locally applicable court standards and guidelines, in consultation with the judiciary and consistent with province-wide strategic directions and court operations. You will contribute to the overall strategic and operational management of the Court Services Division by providing input, advice, and recommendations to the Divisional Management Team (DMT) regarding improvements to policies, procedures and guidelines. You will also develop and prepare procedures specific to local requirements, provide input to province-wide corporate policies and procedures, and assume a leadership role in the communication to staff of the division's business plan, strategic direction, and priorities.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity, you have a University degree with 5 years of progressive managerial experience.
As the successful candidate, you are familiar with all aspects and procedures of court systems, with a particular focus on provincial court, and have strong leadership skills with the proven ability to coach and develop others. You are able to demonstrate significant experience managing staff teams. You hold experience in policy development/implementation, as well as fiscal management. You deliver effective and efficient services to a diverse client group. A working knowledge of the nature and purpose of the justice system, and of legislation, regulations and court rules is required. The position requires you to be a self-starter who is results-oriented, demonstrating the ability to lead and achieve consensus and cooperation among staff and other justice stakeholders.
Furthermore, you have a strong strategic way of thinking and can link long-range visions and concepts to your daily work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically in relation to explaining ideas or concepts to staff and senior leadership, are required. Interpersonal skills and partnership and relationship building skills are also vital. The successful candidate must be able to make sound decisions in ambiguous or risky situations. You must demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences.
Experience within a justice related environment is required. A second language will be considered an asset.
Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Decisiveness, Strategic Orientation, Developing Others, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness and Personal Impact, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
Working Conditions
- Your office is located in both Halifax and Dartmouth provincial courts, which include busy direct service public counter operations and provincial courtrooms, where trials and other matters are held.
- May be required to work overtime.
- The position involves pressure to meet deadlines.
Additional Information
This competition is to fill one Term vacancy in Halifax with an anticipated end date of October 27, 2023. However, the position type (term/temporary/casual) is dependent on the start date of the candidate.
On October 6, 2021 the Government of Nova Scotia announced full vaccination will be a condition of employment for new staff being hired. View New Release
What We Offer
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: EC 12
Salary Range: $3,368.38 - $4,220.16 Bi-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 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.
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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 Competitions@novascotia.ca.