CRT CK 12R - Bilingual Court Clerk

The Team

The team at Victoria Law Courts is an established and diverse group of just over 50 people, including Registry Clerks, Court/Registry Clerks, Bilingual Court Clerks, Deputy District Registrars, Justices of the Peace, Supervisors, and Managers. The team works collaboratively to support both the Provincial Court and Supreme Court, ensuring proceedings run efficiently and accurately. Court Clerks interact regularly with the Judiciary, members of the legal profession, justice system partners, and the public, playing a key role in maintaining the integrity of the court record and supporting access to justice, including French‑language services across British Columbia.

The Role
As a Bilingual Court Clerk, you provide essential administrative and courtroom support, performing pre‑court, in‑court, and post‑court duties, as well as registry functions when required. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing legal documents for accuracy and completeness, recording court proceedings, maintaining custody of exhibits, interpreting court file documentation, and concluding files in accordance with legislation and court procedures. The role requires fluency in speaking, reading, and writing both French and English. There are two Bilingual Court Clerk positions that provide French‑language services for trials throughout the province, requiring travel-often on short notice. This is fast‑paced, highly responsible, and meaningful work that directly impacts the public’s experience of the justice system and contributes to fair and accessible court services for all British Columbians.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED).
• Two (2) years of experience working in an office environment OR two (2) years combination of customer service, clerical duties, office experience and education.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, standard computer applications and software programs (e.g., Windows, MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Minimum 40 WPM keyboarding/typing experience.
• Must be fluent in speaking, writing, and reading French and English.
• Must be able to travel throughout the Province of British Columbia.
  

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Experience in Court Programs and Applications (JUSTIN, CEIS, ARC, CTAS, CCD).
• Experience delivering customer service.
• Experience as a court clerk and/or registry clerk.
• One (1) year of work experience in a legal environment.
• Experience in accounting services.

Provisos:

• Successful completion of enhanced security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).
• Union membership is required.
• Attendance and completion of relevant training is required.
• May be required to work flexible hours, including varied shifts and overtime on short notice.
• May be required to travel, including travel in adverse weather conditions and work in other geographical areas, including circuit court locations. Must have reliable transportation and/or be willing to travel with others.
• Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jade.Allnutt@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
Currently there is one permanent opportunity available.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments*
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.