Description:
The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA) regulates the province’s liquor, gaming, cannabis, and horse racing industries. We license liquor sales, service and manufacturing; gaming employees, products, events and operations; retail cannabis stores and cannabis distributors; liquor and/or cannabis delivery companies; and horse racing participants and horse racetrack operators. We strive to serve the public interest by regulating these industries in a respectful, impartial and balanced manner.
The LGCA is seeking a highly motivated individual to work within the Commercial Licensing Department, which is part of the Operations Unit. The investigator is responsible for a variety of complex investigations across the LGCA’s regulated industries.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have:
- A degree in criminology, psychology, sociology, investigation, law enforcement and/ or Canadian law, and 5 to 10 years of experience conducting complex, diverse, in-depth and confidential investigations. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge and training in conflict resolution and investigative techniques including mediation, interviewing and interrogation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with staff, clients and stakeholders.
- Attention to detail, impartiality and sound judgment, with demonstrated problem-solving, decision- making and analytical skills.
- Excellent research skills and the ability to gather facts and data.
- Strong written communication skills to prepare specialized reports, briefings and recommendations that can withstand scrutiny in a fact-finding environment.
- Demonstrated political acumen and respect for others to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
- Knowledge and experience interpreting and applying policies, legislation and regulatory standards and requirements.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan, balance and manage multiple work demands and deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and specialized databases [e.g., the Regulatory Management System (RMS)].
The following qualifications are desired:
- Knowledge and understanding of the LGCA’s regulated industries, business structures, regulatory environments, corporate documentation, basic accounting and financial investigations.
- Proficiency in French.