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Judicial Clerk/Senior Judicial Clerk (Open Talent Pool)
Government of Alberta · no closing date given
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1 Check who can apply You are here
This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Canadian citizenship is required to obtain a Non-Presiding Justice of the Peace appointment, which may be needed for this role.
Education: High school diploma. Some experience or education may be considered, with 1 year of experience counting as 1 year of education.
Experience: Judicial Clerk: at least six months of workplace experience. Senior Judicial Clerk: 18 months of related experience, including 18 months as a Judicial Clerk and the departmental training program.
What they ask for:
- High school diploma.
- At least six months of workplace experience for Judicial Clerk.
- Senior level requires 18 months of related experience, including 18 months as a Judicial Clerk.
- Senior level requires completion of the departmental Judicial Clerk training program.
- Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute with 90% accuracy.
- Ability to lift files and exhibits up to 25 lbs.
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
No closing date given: the posting can close at any time, do not wait.
Apply online through the official Alberta job posting. Include a resume with month and year dates for all education and work, and answer the pre-screening questions.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
Good to know:
- Candidates are placed in a talent pool for their chosen location and may be contacted for future permanent, temporary or wage jobs. Applications stay active for 12 months from the interview.
- Final candidates must complete security screening, and the candidate pays for required checks and interview travel.
- A valid class 5 driver's licence and a reliable vehicle are needed for travel to regional circuit courts. Some sites require flying in small aircraft.
- Bilingual positions include a French test at the interview, and a typing test is part of the selection process. Some Provincial Hearing Office shifts run 24 hours, 365 days a year.
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