Senior Advisor, Unclaimed Decedent Services & Data Analytics

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined pension plan

Health benefits

Annual health spending account

Flexible work arrangements

Generous vacation entitlements

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Winnipeg, invites applications for the Senior Advisor, Unclaimed Decedent Services and Data Analytics. You will provide strategic leadership for estate investigations, next-of-kin identification, and data analytics, reporting to the Executive Director.

Essential qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and proven experience in program management, policy development, and complex investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences, Statistics, Health Administration, Data Science, or related field.
• Experience leading program management, policy development, organizational improvement, or performance measurement initiatives.
• Experience conducting or directing complex investigations including next-of-kin, estate, assets or records research.
• Experience interpreting legislation, regulations, privacy requirements, and standards.
• Experience providing strategic advice to senior executives on sensitive matters.
• Strong analytical, data analysis, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction for unclaimed decedent services and data analytics.
• Oversee estate investigations, next-of-kin identification, and final disposition processes.
• Provide senior-level advice on operational, statutory, and financial matters.
• Drive program development, modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy development

Data analytics

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Administration / Public Policy / Business / or related

Job description

PM3 Planning Prog An 3

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Justice

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Corporate and Strategic Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45721

Salary(s): PM3 $77,090.00 - $99,331.00 per year

Closing Date: October 30, 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 and persons with disabilities.

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

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) plays a vital role in Manitoba's public safety and justice system by investigating unexpected, unexplained, and violent deaths under the authority of the Fatality Inquiries Act. Working collaboratively with Medical Examiners, investigators, law enforcement, health care providers, and community partners across the province, OCME supports thorough death investigations while serving families with professionalism, compassion, and respect. OCME is also responsible for ensuring that individuals who die without an identified or available next of kin are treated with dignity and that final disposition is carried out lawfully, ethically, and respectfully.

Duties

The Senior Advisor, Unclaimed Decedent Services and Data Analytics provides strategic leadership, oversight, and expert advice for Manitoba’s unclaimed decedent services program, including estate investigations, next-of-kin identification, final disposition, data analytics, performance measurement, reporting, and policy. Reporting to the Executive Director, the position provides senior-level advice on complex operational, statutory, financial, and public-interest matters and leads program development, modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences, Statistics, Health Administration, Data Science, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Experience leading program management, policy development, organizational improvement, or performance measurement initiatives.
• Experience conducting or directing complex investigations, including but not limited to next-of-kin, estate, asset, property, and/or records research.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies, privacy requirements, and operational standards.
• Experience providing strategic advice to senior executives on complex, sensitive, or high-profile matters.
• Strong analytical, data analysis, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience reviewing financial information, estate assets, expenditures, funding, or recoveries.
• Experience building relationships with government, law enforcement, health-care, Indigenous, and community stakeholders.
• Strong verbal communication, interviewing, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Desired

• Knowledge of public-sector governance, financial stewardship, case management, privacy, and records management.

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 and Adult Abuse Registry Check.
• Enhanced Internal Security Check

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.