Job requirements Court Clerk in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a court clerk in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Court clerks (NOC 14103).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • On-the-job training is provided for court officers, court clerks, and court liaison officers.
  • Special Constable Certification may be required for court officers and court liaison officers.
  • Court clerks and court officers may require a 1-2 year post-secondary diploma in office administration or equivalent.
  • Court administrators usually require a 1-2 year post-secondary diploma, or may require a university degree in law, business administration, judicial administration, or related field.
  • Some experience as a court clerks may be required for Court administrators.
  • Experience in clerical services, administration and management, and personnel information systems may be required for court administrators.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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