Trial Coordinator

Job Summary And Requirements

This is to fill one full-time, 15 month term position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Temporary Assignments maybe considered with supervisor approval.

The Department of Justice is working to ensure Yukon remains a safe, secure, and healthy place to live and work. We build strong and healthy relationships with others to support good governance and to foster safe communities with opportunities for healing. The Department of Justice provides supportive and dynamic work environments comprised of teams of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Yukoners.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Trial Coordination, the primary function of the Trial Coordinator is to plan and coordinate the schedules for both the Supreme and Territorial Courts of Yukon to ensure that court resources are allocated in an efficient and cost effective manner and that the public has timely access to justice.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications. Selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

• Successful completion of a post-secondary program in Legal, Office or Business Administration or other related field
• Experience coordinating hearings or legal calendars
• Experience facilitating communication between judiciary, counsel, and the public
• Experience providing judicial support services would be 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:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to multi-task with tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, display tact and exercise good judgement
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Yukon Rules of Court, the Criminal Code of Canada and other Territorial legislation
• Understanding of Judicial Independence
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

For more information about this position, please contact Shauna Frizzell at ***email_hidden***

For more information about the hiring process, please contact Shannon Poelman at View email address on ca.workus.org

Additional Information

• Obtain and maintain Security Clearance
• Working conditions: Ability to occasionally work overtime on short notice

Eligibility List

12 months