Manager, Criminal Registry and Court Operations

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Manager, Criminal Registry and Court Operations Community :  IqaluitReference number :  05-507974Type of employment :  Type of Employment 2 :  This employment opportunity is restricted to Government of Nunavut employees residing in Iqaluit onlyUnion Status :  Salary :  $117,746 to $133,647 per year, 37.5 hours / weekNorthern Allowance :  $16,008 per yearClosing Date :  Friday, September 22, 2023 - 11 : 59pm

This employment opportunity is restricted to Government of Nunavut employees residing in Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Director, Court Services, the Manager, Criminal Registry and Court Operations (Manager) is accountable for planning, organizing and managing the Nunavut Court of Justice (the "NCJ") Court Criminal Registry, all criminal court sittings and for providing courtroom support services to the judges of the NCJ.

The Manager provides leadership for strategic initiatives affecting court services delivery of all Criminal court operations and is responsible for efficiently and pro-actively managing stakeholder relationships in achieving program results. The Manager has spending authority on a delegated budget and is responsible for hiring, supervising, training and evaluating criminal section employees within the operation. This position is also assists with taxations as assigned by the Clerk of the Court. The Manager may hold statutory appointments as (1) Deputy Registrar, Court of Appeal, (2) Deputy Clerk of the Nunavut Court of Justice, (3) Deputy Clerk of the Youth Court, and (4) Administrative Justice of the Peace. Each such appointment requires the exercise of powers, functions and duties in accordance with the law and judicially established practices and procedures.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a diploma in business administration or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution, along with six (6) years’ experience in court administration and one (1) year of progressively responsible management / supervisor experience, preferably in a criminal registry of a Superior court in Canada. Significant experience with and a sound working knowledge of Criminal Court practices and procedures and the ability to communicate effectively is required for this position. Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, the Financial Administration Act and other legislation relating to human resource management is an asset. This is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.