About Us

The Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is dedicated to excellent service and the provision of fair and accessible administration of justice.
 

About Our Opportunity

As Court Administrator, you report tp the Director of Court Services and are a member of the Division's management team. You are responsible for the overall operation and management of the court and program delivery.
 

Primary Accountabilities

• implementing Court Services and Departmental strategies at the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division).
• This work includes developing and administering locally applicable court standards and guidelines consistent with province-wide strategic directions, and for operations within the courthouse.
• Motivate and provide strategic and operational direction to staff, and maintain close working relationships with staff, senior government officials, the judiciary and the legal community;
• Take the lead in developing and sustaining strong relationships with clients, and stakeholders with widely divergent interests;  
• You will contribute to the overall strategic and operational management of the Court Services Division by providing input, advice, and recommendations to the Divisional Management Team (DMT) regarding improvements to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• You will also develop and prepare procedures specific to the courthouse, provide input to province-wide corporate policies and procedures, and assume a leadership role in the communication to staff of the division's business plan, strategic direction and priorities.
• This position is responsible for the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division) in Halifax;

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you have a University degree with 5 years of progressive managerial and supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

As the successful candidate, you are familiar with all aspects and procedures of the court systems and have strong leadership skills with the proven ability to coach and develop others. You hold experience in policy development/implementation, as well as fiscal management. You deliver effective and efficient services to a diverse client group. A working knowledge of the nature and purpose of the justice system, and of legislation, regulations and court rules is required. The position requires you to be a self-starter who is result-oriented, demonstrating the ability to lead and achieve consensus and cooperation among staff and other justice stakeholders.

Furthermore, you have a strong strategic way of thinking and can link long-range visions and concepts to your daily work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills specifically in relation to explaining ideas or concepts to senior leadership are required. Interpersonal skills and partnership and relationship building skills are also vital. The successful candidate must be able to make sound decisions in ambiguous or risky situations and demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences.

Experience within a justice related environment will be considered an asset.

Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Decisiveness, Strategic Orientation, Developing Others, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness and Personal Impact, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
 

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
 

Benefits

Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
 

Working Conditions

• Majority of time is spent in a comfortable office setting.
• May be required to work overtime.
• The position involves pressure to meet deadlines.  
   

Additional Information

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Halifax, NS. 

A valid Nova Scotia drivers license is required. Travel to the other Justice Centres in the region will be required.

This position will require an enhanced level of security screening for external applicants.
 

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus