Job details : Permanent

Qualifications

• Communication skills
• Payroll
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word

Full job description

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the North West Regional Commander are seeking a qualified individual to join our Sioux Lookout Detachment. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will provide administrative, clerical and court support to Detachment personnel in the co-ordination and processing of administrative services.

What can I expect to do in this role?

To provide administrative, clerical and court support to Detachment personnel in the co-ordination and processing of administrative services.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of relevant sections of Federal and Provincial Statutes to communicate relevant information to the public, companies, agencies and ministry personnel. Knowledge of family, civil, provincial and criminal levels of judicial system, respective court processes and various court personnel, i.e. Judges, Justices of the Peace, Crown Attorneys and Defence Lawyers, in order to respond to court related enquiries and complete various court documents.

Knowledge of arithmetic and ministry purchasing, expense, payroll, inventory and petty cash practices including forms completion and coding to perform financial/accounting duties and maintain petty cash fund.

Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Act in order to process and track injury claims.

Knowledge of and skill in computer operation and software including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to produce court documents, type correspondence, prepare presentations and produce financial/statistical reports.

Knowledge of records management practices and Niche RMS technology to maintain an organized, up-to-date records system.

Oral communication skills to clarify the nature of requests from callers, relay messages, and respond to enquiries by providing detailed information, in person and by phone to agencies, companies, court and legal personnel, police services, and the public.

Written communication skills to compose correspondence, prepare court documents, proofread a variety of documents, compile reports and summarize information.

Exercises sensitivity, tact and diplomacy while greeting and responding to requests for information from individuals who are sometimes distraught, overly emotional or irate. Ability to work in a team environment.

Problem solving skills to identify and analyze the nature of enquiries or calls, some of which are confidential and/or sensitive in nature, gaining clarity of request, and determines how best to respond or whether to refer person to a uniformed officer or other personnel. Problem-solving to check and verify a variety of reports, forms, and documents for accuracy; follow-up and correct where appropriate.

Ability to plan and prioritize your own work on a daily basis.

Additional Information:

Ensure that you read the job description to make sure you understand this job. Even if you don't meet every requirement in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Effective October 1, 2021, the OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive requires all Ontario Public Service employees to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated' under the Directive and will be required to attend a vaccine education program and undergo regular rapid antigen testing. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program but must undergo regular rapid antigen testing.

Application Instructions:

Resume / cover letter must be received no later than 11:59 pm on 22-Feb-2022. Submit quoting WIN ID # (if applicable) and file # 22-034 showing how your qualifications, training and experience relate to the position to: S/Sgt Michael Kreisz - 62 Queen St E, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A4.

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Email: michael.kreisz@opp.ca

The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.

Additional Information: Address:

1 Permanent, 62 Queen St E, Sioux Lookout, North Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Provincial Police Association Civilians

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Category: Corrections and Enforcement

Posted on: Monday, January 31, 2022