Apply By: Thursday, July 31, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Court Enforcement Officer (Irregular On-Call)

Job ID:

232489

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Attorney General

Division:

Court Services Division

City:

Windsor

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary (up to 6 months with possible extension)

Job code:

30604 - Sheriff's Officer 2A

Salary:

$1,189.93 - $1,425.85 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Are you looking for a challenging new opportunity? If you have what it takes to work in an enforcement environment, consider this opportunity as a Court Enforcement Officer.

Work schedule

This is an irregular on-call category position and you will work zero to 36.25 hours per week, depending on operational requirements, with no guaranteed hours

About the job

Working in the field, you will:

• execute writs, warrants and orders of the court ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations

• compile and receive goods and monetary amounts to satisfy judgment

• prepare reports and court documents

• attend at evictions and provide related services

• act as Process Server by receiving documents to be served and by effecting personal service as ordered by the court

Please note the following:

• there may be a requirement to work weekends and/or occasional evening shifts
• this position requires frequent travel
• the candidate is required to successfully complete training on self-defense and tactical communications for ministry certification on use of self-defense

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.

Specialized knowledge:

You have the ability to:

• interpret and apply enforcement procedures, relevant legislation and regulations
• understand functions of the Ontario court system, legal terminology and documentation
• acquire knowledge of investigative techniques
• ensure enforcement activities and related functions are in compliance with the law, rules and legislated timeframes, execute warrants, enforce judgements and orders

Analytical and organizational Skills:

• You have analytical, decision making and judgment skills to accurately assess and recognize escalating situations
• You have organizational and planning skills to determine priorities

Communication skills:

• You have interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with people in volatile situations and to provide clear explanations

Other essential skills:

• You are proficient with computer software to prepare reports and document activities
• You have mathematical skills to calculate the interest, principal and cost incurred in order to satisfy the enforcement of a writ order

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

• accessibility

• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

• We offer a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, working both in and out of the courtroom.

• You will be joining a team of more than 3,000 frontline staff members and managers across the province, committed to professionalism, collaboration and innovation.

• You will enjoy a friendly and cooperative work environment, career growth opportunities, and on-the-job training.

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, July 31, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 200 Chatham St E, Windsor, West Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3.7

Category:

Corrections and Enforcement

Posted on:

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• W-AG-218081/24

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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