Court Reporters

• three temporary (up to 12 months)

 
Consider this unique opportunity working for the Ministry of Attorney General in the Superior and/or Ontario Court of Justice as a Court Reporter in a flexible part-time, 1000 annual hours category or irregular on-call category where you will provide certified verbatim recordings of all court proceedings.
 
What can I expect to do in this role?
 
You will:

• ensure the effective operation of ministry approved court recording devices
• make annotations to the court record in accordance with Ministry Annotation Standards for Digital Recordings
• ensure the security of the court recordings safeguarding against unauthorized access or copying
• ensure quality of audio recording to ascertain and verify all contents of recordings
• speak publically during court proceedings to seek clarification and ensure audio is being recorded clearly
• process documentation filed in court (e.g. factums, copies of exhibits)
• prepare and maintain courtroom for proceedings (e.g. posting dockets, providing court dates, opening and closing court, administering oaths)
• respond to inquires and provide instruction to clients via telephone, in person or via correspondence (e.g. e-mail) relating to the recording of proceedings

 
Location: 36 Wyndham Street South, Guelph, Ontario                     
 
Notes:

• This position will require you to attend court at both 36 Wyndham Street South, Guelph and 74 Woolwich Street, Guelph, Ontario.
• You must be available to work anytime during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday.

 
How do I qualify?
 
Technical Knowledge:

• you have an understanding of courtroom decorum and protocol as well as court practices, procedures and directives to prepare and maintain the courtroom for proceedings
• you have the ability to acquire knowledge of legal terminology
• you have the ability to interpret and apply relevant sections of federal and provincial legislation defining the recording of court proceedings and the types of proceedings (e.g. Criminal Code of Canada and Provincial Offences Act)
• you have the ability to acquire knowledge and apply understanding of manuals, policies, procedures, guidelines and standards (e.g. Courtroom Procedures Manual, Ministry Annotation Standards for Digital Recordings) pertaining to the recording of proceedings

 
Communication, Interpersonal and Client Service Skills:

• you have listening and comprehension skills to ensure an accurate and complete recording of proceedings
• you can provide professional, responsive and accessible customer and client service
• you can remain composed and provide information/instruction to a variety of stakeholders (e.g. judiciary, counsel, police, court staff and the general public) in a courteous and respectful manner
• you can address small to large groups of individuals in a public setting (e.g. opening and closing court, administering oaths)
• you can prepare a variety of written documents (e.g. routine correspondence to clients, forms and orders)

 
Organizational Skills and Attention to Detail:

• you have accurate keyboarding skills to annotate court proceedings
• you have the ability to organize and prioritize your workload and respond to unforeseen demands
• you have experience working independently and in a team environment

 
Problem-Solving and Judgment Skills:

• you have demonstrated problem-solving skills in order to  identify, address, resolve or refer clients' problems and concerns
• you can maintain confidentiality and security for all recordings
• you can use tact to interrupt and clarify court proceedings and to ensure an accurate and complete recording

 
Computer and Digital Recording Skills:

• you have the ability to operate and troubleshoot digital recording equipment and related software (e.g. Liberty Court Recorder, Liberty Court Player) to ensure the proper recording and annotation of court proceedings, provide playback upon request of the court and resolve operational and technical issues
• you have proficiency with word processing and e-mail software (e.g. MS Word, Outlook) to prepare correspondence and court papers as well as input and access information

 
Salary range: $20.72 – $24.29 per hour
 
Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 68201, by September 4, 2014. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you need employment accommodation, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
 
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