Records Administration

**Competition #**: 42571

**Department**: Public Prosecution Service

**Location**: HALIFAX and DARTMOUTH

**Type of Employment**: Term

**Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**: 02-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service (PPS) was established in 1990 as the first statutorily based independent prosecution service in Canada. The Public Prosecution Service is responsible for all prosecutions and appeals within the jurisdiction of the Attorney General.

With the guiding mission of providing fair and equal treatment in the prosecution of offences, the PPS prosecutes charges laid under the Criminal Code and under Nova Scotia statutes such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Head Office is in Halifax and there are regional offices located throughout the province.

The core functions of the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service are to:
Represent the Crown in the conduct of criminal trials and quasi criminal appeals before all levels of courts.
Participate in the development of criminal law and criminal prosecutions policy.
Provide advice to police in respect of prosecutions generally or in respect of specific investigations

For more information on the Public Prosecution Service please visit the following link:
About Our Opportunity

The Records Administrator works under limited supervision through case management, records management, and file management within the Public Prosecution Service on a daily basis.

In this extremely busy office, you would be responsible for creating, managing and tracking all Public Prosecution Service criminal files and creating linkages between charges in the Justice Enterprise Information Network (JEIN) data base and the Prosecution Information Composite System (PICS). Updating offender history reports to assist Crown Attorney decision making and links PPS case files with court processes.

Primary Accountabilities

**The Records Administrator is responsible for**:
Accurate case file management including liaising with court administration staff to verify file endorsements
Interacting with Crown Attorneys, support staff, other Justice partners, law enforcement agencies, court administrative staff, the criminal defense bar, general public, victims, witnesses and accused persons to provide information and assistance

Qualifications and Experience

**The following are considered assets in this role**:
Exposure to the justice system and government services
Experience with JEIN and PICS
Working knowledge and understanding of the STAR/STOR central file management system or other central file management systems
Working knowledge of the justice system, including the Criminal Code and other relevant legislation
Experience working with legal documents and forms

Lifting of heavy boxes, weighing approximately 25 - 30 pounds, is a requirement in this role.

We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

**Includes, but not limited to**:
A two year office administration diploma in a related field plus two years of related experience

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees

Working Conditions

Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
May be required to work overtime on occasion
Extensive keyboarding
Lifting heavy boxes weighing approximately 25 to 30 pounds
Exposure to emotionally disturbing and graphic materials, e.g. photographic materials involving victims of crime

Additional Information

One (1) position is based in Halifax and one (1) in Dartmouth.

What We Offer

Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
**Engaging workplace**: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
Countless career paths
Department specific flexible working schedules

**Pay Grade**: CL 18

**Salary Range**: $1,684.00 - $1,884.17 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**: