Trial Coordinator

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Salary Range: $32.11 – $38.34 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Division: Court Services Division

Job code: 11OAD – Office Administration 11

Posting Closes: February 19, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Consider this challenging opportunity in the Ontario Court of Justice, where you will coordinate and schedule cases in criminal, family and civil courts and provide administrative services to the judiciary.

Court Services Division is committed to a diverse, respectful and professional workplace that reflects OPS values.

About the job

In this position, you will be responsible for:

  • Maintaining court lists utilizing established scheduling practices
  • Collecting and compiling statistical reports
  • Attending court to set dates and monitor case flow
  • Providing administrative services

What you bring to the team

Judgement and problem solving skills

You have:

  • Demonstrated analytical skills to assess data and provide recommendations
  • Proven ability to use effective organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, work under pressure and meet competing deadlines

Communication and interpersonal skills

You have:

  • The ability to use tact and diplomacy effectively when liaising with stakeholders, including staff, professionals and the public
  • Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Technical knowledge and skills:

  • You possess knowledge of the functions and rules of the Superior or Ontario Court of Justice, relevant legislation and legal terminology
  • You have experience with secretarial and office administrative practices
  • You possess proficiency with computers and various software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, e-mail, Internet and management information systems

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!

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

This role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

  • A defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
  • Group health, dental, life and disability benefits
  • A range of vacation and leave options
  • An Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling services

How to apply:

  1. You must apply online.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
  6. 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.

For more information, please visit www.gojobs.gov.on.ca//Trial Coordinator