Judges' Assistant

Job Summary And Requirements

1 full time permanent position

Judges’ Assistant – Territorial Court of Yukon

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Judges’ Assistant, this position provides a full range of executive and administrative assistance to the Senior Judges’ Assistant, three resident judges of the Territorial Court of Yukon, deputy judges and justices of the peace. 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 with minimal supervision and be able to manage a fluctuating workload with frequent interruptions while continuing to meet deadlines.

For more information on this position, please contact Tera LaBar, Senior Judges’ Assistant at tera. or

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Shannon Poelman at

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E-Recrui

Please do not email resumes to any of the above addresses; resumes will only be accepted through the E-Recruitment application system.

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your resume:

• Successful completion of an Office or Legal Administration program
• Significant executive and administrative support experience
• Extensive experience and proficiency with technology, software and applications, including Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook.

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 the following:

• High-level of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivation, work independently, and take initiative
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet critical, often short, deadlines
• Understanding of judicial independence
• Professionalism, including tact and diplomacy
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and research skills
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

The following knowledge and skills will be considered an asset:

• Bilingual (English/French)
• Legal experience
• Experience working with YG financial processes

Conditions of employment:
Criminal records check

This position is a confidential exclusion and therefore excluded from the bargaining unit.

Eligibility List

6 months