On May 22, 2015, Rivaolen took over as Associate Chief Justice of the Family Division of the Court of Queen's Bench of Manitoba.
She then went on to work for the Federal Department of Justice's regional office in Winnipeg where she was senior counsel for the Aboriginal Law Services Group and the Indian residential schools litigation team.
[3] During this time she also extensively volunteered with various community organizations such as the Law Society of Manitoba and the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund.
"[4] She was appointed to the family division of Court of Queen's Bench of Manitoba on February 2, 2005 and was elevated to Associate Chief Justice in 2015.
"[5] In June 2023, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced her appointment as the Chief Justice of Manitoba.