The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

Manager, Courts Administration

Posting Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 12:00 NOON

Starting Rate: $103,635 annually

Salary Range: $103,635 - $121,238 annually

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Classification: Management, Class M3

Status: Permanent Full-Time

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

The District:
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about

protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and

build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation

package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. It’s what we do!

The Opportunity:
The Manager, Courts Administration is responsible for direction and leadership in operation of the Provincial

Offences Courts, including court administration, court support, prosecution/enforcement administrative

processes, and collections functions. Responsible for fulfillment of Muskoka’s obligations regarding

management and operation of the Ontario Court of Justice under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

with the Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG), including the supervision of administrative and court support

staff.

What you will do:
• Provide leadership and direction in the operation of the Provincial Offences Courts, ensuring appropriate

levels of business support & service to stakeholders in the judicial process.

• Develop program goals and objectives, and policies that are aligned with the overall corporate management

and MAG framework including responses to legislative change that ensure compliance and proper

legislative outcome.

• Direct the public service elements of court administration established by MAG, including receiving court

documents and fine payments, responding to telephone, electronic and in-person enquiries and complaints.

• Direct day-to-day business support functions of the courts, producing and mailing court notices, documents

and correspondence, enforcing the payment of fines, and maintaining the court record.

• Direct the organization of trials and hearings, schedule trials, prepare dockets, conduct trial sessions,

monitor or record trial proceedings, prepare transcripts, handle evidence and update records of the court.

• Identify opportunities for streamlining court processes that support delivery of court services in an efficient

manner and provincial objectives to preserve the independence of the judiciary, maintain public confidence

in the court system, and uphold the principles of fairness and natural justice.

• Act as an agent on behalf of the 6 local area municipalities, meeting the obligations set out in the MOU, the

Local Side Agreement, and the Inter-Municipal Agreement.

• Act as the staff liaison to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee for the Provincial Offences Court

including preparing and presenting reports to committees and Council.

• Establish process for intake court ensuring access to justice for the public, ensure staff have appropriate

training and resources to vet files for the intake court.

• Act as accessibility officer for the court. Receive requests, evaluate, communicate to judicial stakeholders

and implement.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you will need:
• Post-secondary degrees in Public Administration, Business Administration or Law or a combination of

education and experience equivalent.

• Minimum of 5 years progressive management experience within a unionized environment.

• Proven experience in managing or supervising court administration, court-related financial analyses and

processes, fine collections and coordinating in-court support functions.

• Working knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act, the Courts of Justice Act, the Employment Standards

Act, and the Ontario Labour Relations Act.

• Certification under the Ontario Municipal Management Institute as a Court Professional or Court Executive

is considered an asset.

• Proven ability to deal effectively with judiciary/ legal profession, enforcement agencies and general public.

• Demonstrated technological proficiency and highly developed written / oral communication skills.

What we are offering:
The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

• Health benefits

• Paid vacation

• Paid leaves

• OMERS pension

• Work-life flexibility

• Perks and discounts

• Wellness programs

• Fostering and fun environment

• Professional development and education opportunities

• Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

The Next Step
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE:

Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), submit your application using the apply now link below.

APPLY NOW or visit our careers page for other opportunities.

The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging applications from all

qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of

goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related

accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible.

Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the

Human Resources Department.