Deceased Estates Clerk

Job summary

The Deceased Estates Clerk is responsible for administering the estates of adult clients who have passed away. This involves managing property and personal care affairs in accordance with The Public Guardian and Trustee Act and office policies.

Job details

ES2 Estates Officer 2 Regular/full-time Public Service Delivery Public Guardian and Trustee, Consumer Protection Winnipeg MB Advertisement Number: 45595 Salary(s): ES2 $60,730.00 - $74,385.00 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 women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities. An eligibility list may be created for future term and regular opportunities, subject to staffing approval, and may remain in effect until exhausted for 12 months. The Department of Public Service Delivery is seeking qualified individuals to fill the position of Deceased Estates Clerk within the Public Guardian and Trustee Branch under Consumer Protection Division. The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba (PGT) is a provincial government Special Operating Agency that manages the affairs of Manitobans who are unable to do so themselves and have no one else willing or able to act on their behalf, as well as administers the estates of individuals residing in Manitoba who have died and who have no one else to act as administrator or executor. The PGT also manages trust money on behalf of individuals under the age of 18 as well as those who are under a legal disability. In addition, the PGT manages the personal and financial affairs of individuals who are incompetent to make independent decisions or who live with intellectual disabilities. To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume. See below for further instructions. Duties: The Adult Services Section of the Public Guardian and Trustee’s Office is responsible for managing the personal care and property of adult clients who are assessed as mentally incapable due to mental illness or an intellectual disability. When an adult PGT client passes away, the Deceased Estates Clerk administers the client’s estate in accordance with the provisions of The Public Guardian and Trustee Act and in accordance with office policy and procedure. Qualifications: Essential: Experience administering the estates of deceased individuals. Experience interpreting and applying policies and legislation, including experience applying The Intestate Succession Act. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders including a variety of professionals and the public. Effective verbal communication skills to clearly and professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Effective written communication skills with experience drafting and editing correspondence or other communications to a diverse audience. Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively manage a high volume of work and competing demands. Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), or similar software applications. Conditions of Employment: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration. Why Work for Manitoba Government? The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance. Financial Security Attractive salaries Defined pension plan Life insurance coverage Long-Term Disability Plan Benefit Plan Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more Annual health spending account for eligible employees Commitment to Health and Wellness Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options Professional Growth & Development We want our employees to thrive and grow and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals. Organizational Culture and Values The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants. Impact on Manitoba’s Future By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations. Apply to: Advertisement # 45595 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, resumé 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. _

What you’ll do

The Deceased Estates Clerk is responsible for administering the estates of adult clients who have passed away. This involves managing property and personal care affairs in accordance with The Public Guardian and Trustee Act and office policies.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience administering deceased estates and applying legislation such as The Intestate Succession Act. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan • Life insurance coverage • Long-Term Disability Plan • Employer paid health care benefits • Dental and vision benefits • Extended health care • Annual health spending account • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Paid time-off • Wellness days • Family related leave days • Flexible work arrangements • Vacation entitlements • Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options • In-house training • Educational assistance • Leadership development programs

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Estate Administration
• Policy Interpretation
• Legislative Application
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Attention To Detail
• Independent Work
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Social Services