Job Description

Tribunal Hearing Officer
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CL4 Clerk 4 (Multiple Positions)


Regular/full-time


Municipal and Northern Relations


Municipal Board, Land Value Appraisal Commission and Disaster Assistance Appeal Board


Winnipeg MB


Advertisement Number: 43646


Salary(s): CL4 $53,864.00 - $62,886.00 per year


Closing Date: March 2, 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).


This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities. 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 12 months. This competition may also be used to source candidates to fill other positions.



Department of Municipal and Northern Relations is seeking to hire a qualified individual for Tribunal Hearing Officer position.



To be considered for this competition candidates are required to submit an Application Screening Form along with your resume, to the Public Service Commission by email at govjobs@gov.mb.ca, quoting the competition number and position title in the subject line.



Click here to access the Application Screening Form.


Conditions of Employment:


• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must be willing and able to travel within the City of Winnipeg and throughout Province of Manitoba with some occasional overnight stays, as required
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, as required
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds (23kg)
• Must have a valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's Licence
• Must be able to provide a satisfactory driver's abstract


Qualifications:


Essential:


• Post-secondary education or training in paralegal, court or office administration. A combination of education, training and related experience may be considered
• Experience interpreting, analyzing, and applying various legislation, regulations, policies and rules of procedure in an adjudicative environment
• Excellent written communication skills with experience drafting, reviewing and editing complex documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, and rules of procedure
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with experience prioritizing tasks effectively to meet statutory, departmental, and tribunal-imposed deadlines
• Ability to apply sound judgment and exercise problem-solving skills to handle non-routine issues
• Experience performing data entry
• Excellent verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and professionally with Tribunal members, stakeholders, and be comfortable speaking in front of a large audience
• Superior attention to detail to work efficiently with a high degree of quality and accuracy
• Ability to manage confidential and politically sensitive material in an appropriate and professional manner
• Extensive experience providing analytical and administrative support for quasi-judicial hearings in a busy, fast-paced office environment
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) or compatible programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and interact effectively with team members, clients, and the general public
• Experience working with and handling cash

Desired:
• Experience working with an adjudicative or quasi-judicial body, board, commission, or a legal firm or provincial or federal Department of Justice
• Experience interacting and liaising effectively with the public, legal professional, municipal officials, and other stakeholders


Duties:


Tribunal Hearing Officers attend hearings and/or proceedings (Tribunals) before the Municipal Board, Land Value Appraisal Commission (LVAC), and Disaster Assistance Appeal Board (DAAB). The Tribunals are collectively governed by over 27 different Provincial Acts of the Legislature, each with their own rules of procedure. The Hearing Officer will perform various adjudicative functions for the Tribunals both before, during and after a hearing to facilitate timely, reliable, and fair processes and decision-making. The incumbent must coordinate, organize, and manage all aspects of complex hearings conducted by the Tribunals, including management over large volumes of hearing materials and legal documents. Hearings are often multi-day and will require travel and overnight stays by staff and panel members.



Following a public hearing, a written Tribunal decision is issued that includes supportive reasons and analysis and are very comprehensive and time-consuming to write. These critical tasks require a high level of competency and skill to properly draft, review, proofread, and edit each decision in an efficient and timely manner.


### Apply to:

Advertisement # 43646
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.


Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resume and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.


Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.


We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.


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