This is to fill 1 – permanent full-time position.
Reporting to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Yukon and administratively to the Court’s Legal Counsel, this position is responsible for participating in the administration of the Court by performing administrative duties at an executive level to assist Judges, managing the day-to-day operation of the Judges’ Chambers and supervising the Judges’ Assistant in the performance of duties for the Court.
We are looking for a professional individual who is self-motivated and who exercises diplomacy and confidentiality in their day-to-day work. You must be able to work effectively alone or in a team environment and be able to manage a fluctuating workload with frequent interruptions while continuing to meet deadlines.
For more information about this position, please contact Anna Starks-Jacob, Legal Counsel at (867) 667-8637 or Anna.Starks-Jacob@yukoncourts.ca
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Honeylette Aton, a/Human Resources at (867) 667-8692 or Honeylette.aton@yukon.ca
Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes may only be accepted through E-Recruitment. If you need technical support submitting your application/resume, contact: E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca
Essential qualifications:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.
- Successful completion of an Office or Legal Administration program
- Experience providing administrative support to a senior-level executive
- Experience and proficiency with technology, software and applications including Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Experience in a supervisory role will be considered an asset
- Experience working with financial processes and systems will be considered an asset
- Bilingual – English and French will be considered an asset
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.
Desired knowledge, skills & suitability:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- High-level of organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Self-motivation, ability to work independently and take initiative;
- Understanding of judicial independence;
- Professionalism, including tact and diplomacy;
- Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality;
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment;
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Additional information:
Conditions of employment: Security clearance
