Court Services Summer Student

Position: Court Services Summer Student Start Date: May 4, 2026 Employment Status: Summer Student (up to 16 weeks) Reporting To: Manager of Court Services Union Affiliation: Non-union Posting Date: February 3, 2026 Closing Date February 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm Contract Duration: May 4, 2026 – September 4, 2026 Position Summary: Perth County is recruiting for a Court Services Summer Student to assist in the Provincial Offences Administration division. This Summer Student position will provide the opportunity to learn from the experience of the Court Services Clerks and assist in providing administrative support service to the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court, judiciary, other court offices, general public, enforcement agencies and legal profession.  Primary Responsibilities: Administration: Inputs all certificates of offence, parking certificates and information into the CAMS system for upload into the provincial ICON (Integrated Court Offences Network) computer system Receives incoming mail, process and distribute as appropriate Balance daily cash receipts and prepare bank deposit Assist in the preparation and distribution of notices of trial, early resolution notices, and requests to reschedule court dates and file in applicable dates Receive, review and prepare for the judiciary notices of motion, re-opening requests and extension applications Providing back up duties for central reception Once the student has the knowledge base to do so, answers enquiries and responds to requests from the general public at the counter and over the telephone Court Monitoring: Prepare and distribute court docket, set up court room, keep record of court proceedings and administer proper procedural declarations Update all dispositions from court including fail to responds, extensions and re-openings, prepare and input courtroom utilization and update trial coordinator’s diary   Qualifications: A Student in Business/ Legal Administration/Criminal Degree/Diploma program Sound knowledge of Provincial Offences legislation as acquired through post-secondary education Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Office software. The ability to learn to operate the provincial ICON computer system Ability to learn to operate CAMS (Court Administration Management System) Excellent verbal and written skills Sound knowledge of Provincial Offences legislation as acquired through post-secondary education Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Office software. The ability to learn to operate the provincial ICON computer system Ability to learn to operate CAMS (Court Administration Management System) Excellent verbal and written skills Requires a high degree of professionalism, empathy, sensitivity, tact and excellent judgment Ability to maintain the decorum of the court, and to remain impartial during exchanges with challenging clients Ability to interact with the judiciary in a professional manner   Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (35 hours per week)   Hourly Rate: $18.73   Those interested may submit their application online at www.perthcounty.ca/employment by February 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm. Interviews may commence as qualified applications are received. Interviews may be conducted virtually. No artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. This posting reflects an existing summer student vacancy that we are seeking to fill. To be eligible for summer student employment, applicants must meet the Canada Summer Jobs program requirements: Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period; Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the  Immigration and Refugee Protection Act  for the duration of the employment; and Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under MFIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The County of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.  Powered by JazzHR