Court Officer 1, Territorial Court - Yellowknife, Canada - Government of the Northwest Territories

Government of the Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories
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Yellowknife, Canada

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Department Information:


The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories.

This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.


Job Information:


The Court Officer (I) Examines and returns or accepts documents for filing and/or issuing on behalf of the Territorial Court and Youth Justice Court in order to determine compliance with legislative requirements (ex.

Rules of Court, numerous (approximately 25) territorial and federal Acts, Court policies, directives and procedures) so that the documents can form part of the official file within strict time constraints.

Must become familiar with and understand the legal implications/ramifications of issuing and/or filing the documents in compliance with legislative requirements and in a timely fashion in order to avoid potential lawsuits against the Courts, Court personnel or the GNWT, and the inherent financial and possible human implications.

Learns to interpret Rules of Court and legislation for members of the legal community, general public and other clients. Must at all times ensure that the independence of the judiciary is upheld. Regular contact with public, legal community, judiciary and other clients to provide and receive information. Courts travel to virtually all communities in the Northwest Territories while maintaining continuity of exhibits.


Ability to interpret and explain the Rules of Court and federal and territorial legislation that govern court actions is required in order to perform statutory duties such as reviewing, issuing and filing documents, answering court inquires, providing support to the judiciary in the courtroom and following through with court decisions.

Ability to understand the role of an officer of the court and the independence of the judiciary is required to perform statutory duties.

Must be self-motivated, detailed oriented, organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment that requires policies, procedures and protocol to be adhered to under strict time constraints.

Accurate data entry skills and computer knowledge and ability consistent with the need to operate in a computerized environment.

Good judgment, excellent interpersonal skills and initiative are required when making difficult decisions under the pressure of time constraints and public scrutiny.


Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by successful completion of grade 12 with - 3 years' experience working independently in a multi-faceted office environment involving dealing with the public and meeting deadlines.


GNWT Inquiries:


Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel Extension 14106
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