Advertisement Number: 42861

Salary(s):  LFS $5,846.40 - $7,262.33 bi-weekly

Closing Date: July 2, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Candidates must provide a sample of their writing to be considered. The writing sample should be a legal opinion, substantive letter or report that demonstrates the candidate’s writing skills in no more than 5 pages.

In order to be eligible for consideration for this level, a lawyer must have demonstrated consistently superior performance, possess an advanced degree of expertise and have a minimum of (10) years experience at the Manitoba bar or an equivalent bar. In cases where there are no qualified candidates with 10 years of experience the Department may agree to waive the requirement of ten (10) years experience.  

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience practicing as a lawyer.
• Experience providing supervision, direction, and instructions to staff, including legal counsel and administrative staff.
• Extensive understanding and knowledge of The Public Trustee Act, The Mental Health Act, The Adults Living with an Intellectual Disability Act, the Trustee Act and The Intestate Succession Act.
• Leadership skills with the ability to promote and support diversity, equity, professionalism and respect in the workplace.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to promote a positive public profile and develop and maintain good relationships with other government agencies, professionals, and the public.
• Superior verbal communication skills.
• Superior written communication skills demonstrated by preparing a wide range of materials including reports, submissions, policies and procedures and legal opinions.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to arrive at resolutions that consider the best interests of the client while also ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Experience auditing legal files, providing legal interpretation and advice.
• Experience with policy development and strategic planning.

Desired:

• Knowledge of the roles and duties of a trustee.

Duties:

The Deputy Public Guardian and Trustee, Adult Services is responsible for managing the Adult Services Section (AS) of the PGT comprised of 34 staff.  This position is responsible for providing supervision, direction and oversight to staff in AS who are responsible for managing client files where the PGT has been appointed for individuals assessed as mentally incapable of managing their own affairs due to mental illness or intellectual disability.  This position is also responsible for providing direction and instructions to Legal Counsel in relation to legal matters related to client files.  In addition, the position is responsible for managing the sale of real property, fostering relationships with service providers and stakeholders, providing education and to helping guide operations related to AS. 

Apply Now:

WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.