Administrative Assistant

**Administrative Assistant (3 positions available)**:
AY3 Administrative Secretary 3

Regular/full-time

Public Service Delivery

Public Guardian and Trustee, Consumer Protection

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44551

Salary(s): AY3 $47,150.00 - $55,264.00 per year

Closing Date: September 21, 2025

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 and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.

The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba (PGT) is a provincial government Special Operating Agency that is appointed as a last resort to provide a number of services to Manitobans. The Adult Services Section of the PGT is responsible for managing the personal care and property of Manitobans when the PGT has been appointed as committee or substitute decision maker for Manitobans who have been assessed as incapable due to a mental illness or an intellectual disability and there is no one else willing, able or suitable to act on behalf of the person.

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Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Satisfactory Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

Qualifications:
Essential:

- Successful completion of a secretarial assistant training program and/or a combination of relevant experience and training in performing comprehensive secretarial duties. These may include composing, editing, and handling correspondence; managing a scheduling or diarization system; formal training in touch typing; maintaining both electronic and manual filing systems; and performing reception-related tasks.
- Ability and genuine interest in supporting adults living with mental illness, dementia, or those who are vulnerable due to a mental disability.
- Experience entering data and retrieving information from computerized systems and databases.
- Effective verbal communication skills.
- Effective written communication skills.
- Experience handling and maintaining sensitive material in a confidential manner.
- Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with departmental staff.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.

**Duties**:
The incumbent will be required to support two or more Case Managers who manage adult client files where the PGT has been appointed committee or substitute decision maker. The incumbent will work independently and perform a variety of secretarial, administrative, and clerical duties such as composing correspondence, responding to queries from clients and external agencies in person or by telephone politely and efficiently, and providing accurate and efficient typing/word processing services. In addition, they will be responsible for all duties related to opening, maintaining and closing client files which may include typing correspondence, monitoring responses to correspondence, updating client data, requisitioning cheques, paying bills and debts as directed. The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining a daily diary, a variety of client records, and perform other duties as required such as a back-up to reception.
- Advertisement # 44551
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601

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