Investigator, Government, Government Agency

OF5 Investigator

Regular/full-time;
Term positions greater than 6 months/full-time

1 Regular Full-Time , 1 Term Full-Time - 2 years with the possibility of extension

Office of the Ombudsman

Ombudsman Act, Access and Privacy, Public Interest Disclosure Act

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45667

Salary(s): OF5 $ 79,189.00 - $98,386.00 per year

Closing Date:
September 27, 2026

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 Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be used to fill Investigator positions under other mandates of the Ombudsman’s Office.

The Manitoba Ombudsman is seeking a professional, energetic, responsive and forward-thinking individual to join our team as an Investigator, under Ombudsman, Access and Privacy, and/or Public Interest Disclosure. The successful incumbent will be dedicated to helping Manitobans and passionate about fairness, access to justice, accountability, transparency, promoting access to information, privacy, and improving public service. Our team members are provided with challenging and meaningful work, ongoing training and development and have the opportunity to participate in a Hybrid Work Program.

Join our team and help make a difference.

The Manitoba Ombudsman is an Independent Officer of the Legislative Assembly with oversight responsibilities under The Ombudsman Act , The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) , The Person al Health Information Act (PHIA) , and The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistle blower Protection) Act (PIDA) . The Ombudsman resolves or investigates complaints about administrative decisions of provincial departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, municipalities, trustees and other public bodies about matters of fairness, access to information, protection of privacy, and wrongdoing.

The Ombudsman has broad authority to investigate on her own initiative; to comment on privacy implications of proposed programs/services; to comment on the administration of the legislation and the policies and procedures to handle wrongdoing disclosures; to conduct audits and monitor compliance with FIPPA/PHIA; and to report publicly on matters in the public interest. The Ombudsman provides information and educational services about the Acts and the role of the office to public bodies, and the Legislative Assembly.

Under the authority of the Ombudsman, Investigators are delegated the authority to resolve serious problems by conducting impartial investigations. Investigators play a role in making recommendations to improve the delivery of public programs and services and promote compliance with legislative requirements.

Reporting to the Manager of Investigations, the Investigator will be assigned to work under one of the mandates of the Office to investigate complaints under The Ombudsman Act, The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), The Person al Health Information Act (PHIA) or The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistle blower Protection) Act (PIDA) . Depending upon the Investigator’s assigned mandate, duties may include conducting systemic investigations into matters of broad public importance or systemic maladministration;

reviewing, auditing, and monitoring…