Competition # : 44961
Department: Justice
Location: YARMOUTH
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 05-Feb-25 (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.
About Our Opportunity
As Court Administrator, you are responsible for implementing Court Services and Departmental strategies at the Yarmouth and Digby Justice centres, as well as the Annapolis Royal Satellite court. This work includes developing and administering locally applicable court standards and guidelines consistent with province-wide strategic directions, and for operations within the Justice Centres. 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 the Justice Centers, 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 and supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
As the successful candidate, you are familiar with all aspects and procedures of the court systems and have strong leadership skills with the proven ability to coach and develop others. 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 result-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 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 and demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences.
Experience within a justice related environment 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
Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
- Majority of time is spent in a comfortable office setting.
- May be required to work overtime.
- The position involves pressure to meet deadlines.
Additional Information
This is a permanent, full-time position based in Yarmouth.
A valid Nova Scotia drivers license is required. Travel to the other Justice Centres in the region will be required.
This position will require an enhanced level of security screening for external applicants.
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
- A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus
Pay Grade: EC 12
Salary Range: $3,687.15 - $4,608.93 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.
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 [email protected].