Account Executive (Calgary), IT & Non-IT Staffing

Job Description

Judicial Assistant (Legal Assistant) (Inventory)

Reference number: CAJ25J-023539-000170

Selection process number: 25-CAJ-EA-384

Locations: Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Halifax, Hamilton, Ottawa, Toronto, Montréal Island

Position type: AS-03

Salary: $73,798 to $79,511

Closing date: 29 May 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Update

We no longer have employment opportunities in Hamilton.

We have recently modified the pre‑screening question #6 “Are you interested in a position in Hamilton (Ontario)?” to ‘Are you interested in being considered for positions with bilingual linguistic profiles (Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBB/CBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, CCB/CCB)?’

Please note that the majority of positions to be filled through this inventory are bilingual imperative.

We kindly ask that you return to your application and respond to this question as soon as possible so that your job application may be included in a future extraction.

Important Messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. We will not respond to unsolicited inquiries or direct questions outside of the Public Service Resourcing System.

Work Environment

CAS is a distinctive organization in the Government of Canada serving to support access to justice nationwide, and facilitate coordination and support among the four courts; serving the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court and the Tax Court of Canada.

General purposes:

• Facilitate coordination and cooperation among the four courts for the purpose of ensuring the effective and efficient provision of administrative services.


• Enhance judicial independence by placing administrative services at arm’s length from the Government of Canada and by affirming the roles of chief justices and judges in the management of the courts.


• Enhance accountability for the use of public money in support of court administration while safeguarding the independence of the judiciary.

Intent of the Process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions with various tenure, linguistic profiles and security requirements within the Courts Administration Service.

Candidates may be evaluated further, for specific opportunities, on qualifications (including conditions of employment and operational requirements) that are deemed necessary, whether or not these qualifications have been listed on the job advertisement.

Qualifications

• Education: Successful completion of a post‑secondary program, certificate, or diploma relevant to the position, such as paralegal studies or legal studies OR an acceptable combination of education, training, or experience (at least high school graduation plus two years of work experience in a judicial/quasi‑judicial/legal environment).


• Experience: Experience working in a judicial or quasi‑judicial or legal environment.


• Other qualifications (asset):
  
  
  
  • Experience as a judicial or legal assistant or legal secretary.
  
  
  • Experience in preparing documents (typing, formatting and editing, identifying and collecting relevant details).
  
  
  • Experience transcribing information from voice recordings, handwritten notes, electronic legal text transmissions or digital audio recordings.
  
  
  • Experience working for several members of the judiciary or lawyers at once.
  
  
  • Experience in scheduling travel and accommodation arrangements, including the preparation of itineraries and agendas.
  
  
  • Experience working at Courts Administration Service.
  
  
  
  


• Operational Requirements:
  
  
  
  • Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
  
  
  • Willing and able to work between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
  
  
  • Willing and able to work at the designated workplace – For some positions, up to 5 (five) days per week.
  
  
  
  


• Language requirements: Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBB/CBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, CCB/CCB, English essential, English or French essential.


• Abilities:
  
  
  
  • Ability to edit and proofread legal documents.
  
  
  • Ability to plan, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
  
  
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally.
  
  
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
  
  
  
  


• Competencies and personal suitability:
  
  
  
  • Adaptability.
  
  
  • Attention to detail.
  
  
  • Initiative.
  
  
  • Judgment.
  
  
  • Working effectively with others.
  
  
  • Reliability.
  
  
  
  

Employment Equity

The Courts Administration Service is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of Canadian society. Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity Designated groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities. Applicants are encouraged to indicate affiliation.

Conditions of Employment

Secret security clearance required.

Other Information

Retest period for re‑assessment within this inventory: 6 months from the date of elimination. Applicants must not resubmit during this period. Applicants must indicate preferred official language. Candidates must meet essential qualifications. Assessment may include written tests, interviews, reference checks. Asset qualification may be applied.