Deputy Public Guardian and Trustee, Adult Services

Introduction

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 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 years experience.
Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Member in good standing with the Law Society of Manitoba 

Ability to work on call for medical consents once every four to five weeks

Provide and maintain a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search

Satisfactory Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks

Willing and able to travel

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.