Injury Investigator

Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth

Serious Injury Unit

Advertisement Number: 45724

Closing Date:
October 22, 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).

This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) is an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly and is independent of government. The Manitoba Advocate’s statutory mandate includes representing the rights, interests, and viewpoints of children, youth, and young adults receiving any designated or reviewable services as described under The Advocate for Children and Youth Act. The Manitoba Advocate also reviews and reports upon the standards and quality of those reviewable and designated services provided to children, youth, and young adults who have died, to educate the public and to enhance the safety and well-being of Manitoba children, youth, and young adults.

Duties:
Reporting to the Program Manager, Serious Injury Reviews and Investigations, as designated by the Manitoba Advocate, the incumbent acts as an Investigator, completing reviews and/or investigations on behalf of seriously injured children, youth, or young adults who, at the time of their injury or in the year that preceded the injury, received services from any reviewable services as described under The Advocate for Children and Youth Act.

Advocacy services include investigative actions sanctioned under The Advocate for Children and Youth Act. As directed, the Investigator prepares a confidential, comprehensive review or investigation of services which were delivered to the child, youth, young adult, or their family, and the circumstances surrounding the injury. The incumbent may recommend formal changes to the standards, policies, regulations, or practices relating to the services to reduce the likelihood of serious injuries occurring in similar circumstances.

Based on the nature of the concerns, the investigator may carry out brief advocacy services on behalf of the injured child, youth, or young adult to ensure they are receiving public services that meet their needs. In addition, the incumbent participates in public education, outreach, and community development activities to increase awareness of MACY’s mandate.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Degree in Social Sciences, Health, Social Work, Law, or a related discipline, and several years of experience providing services to children, youth, or young adults. An equivalent combination of education and extensive experience may also be considered.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of provincial child and youth-serving public systems, including child and family, youth justice, addictions, disabilities, mental health, education, and/or victim supports services/systems, and associated legislation, regulations, policies and standards.
• Demonstrated experience conducting complex, difficult and sensitive investigations, including gathering evidence, conducting interviews, drafting recommendations and writing comprehensive reports with sensitivity, confidentiality and sound judgment.
• Excellent…