Registrar

Job description

The Supreme Court of Canada is Canada’s final court of appeal. It serves Canadians by deciding legal issues of public importance, thereby contributing to the development of all branches of law applicable within Canada. The independence of the Court, the quality of its work and the esteem in which it is held both in Canada and abroad contribute significantly as foundations for a secure, strong and democratic country founded on the Rule of Law. In accordance with the Supreme Court Act, the Supreme Court of Canada consists of nine judges, including the Chief Justice of Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada is an important national institution that is positioned at the pinnacle of the judicial branch of Canada’s government.

The Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada is the administrative arm of the Supreme Court of Canada. The Registrar answers directly to the Chief Justice, and is responsible for the management of the Court, exercises the quasi-judicial powers conferred by the Supreme Court Act and the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada. The Registrar’s management responsibilities include the administration of the Judges Act for the judges of the Court, the appointment and supervision of Court staff, management of the Library and the Registry, and publication of the Canada Supreme Court Reports.