Child and Youth Advocate, Province of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking applications for the position of Child and
Youth Advocate.
The Child and Youth Advocate is mandated through the Child and Youth Advocate Act to: ensure the
rights and interests of children and youth are protected and advanced and their views are heard
and considered; ensure that children and youth have access to services and that their complaints
relating to the provision of those services receive appropriate attention; provide information and
advice to government and communities about the availability, effectiveness, responsiveness
and relevance of services to children and youth; and generally act as an advocate for the rights
and interests of children and youth. While the Advocate’s primary responsibility is to provide
advocacy services, the Advocate may conduct an investigation should mediation not resolve the
situation or if the nature of the matter requires such action. Responsibility also includes managing
the staff and processes that are required to fulfill the mandate of the office, operating within the
administrative requirements as set out in the House of Assembly Accountability, Integrity and
Administration Act.
