Occupational Health Specialist

P7 Professional Officer 7

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Public Service Commission

Workforce Relations Division, Occupational Safety & Health Branch

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45024

Salary(s): P7 $84,163.00 - $105,062.00 per year

Closing Date: March 16, 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.

The Government of Manitoba is seeking a dedicated Occupational Health Specialist to join the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) branch. The OSH branch is responsible for providing strategic leadership, policy development, and oversight of occupational safety and health programs across all departments, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering a culture of safety and well-being in the public service.

Duties:

Reporting to the Manager of Employee Safety and Injury Prevention, the Occupational Health Specialist plays a key role in promoting and maintaining the health, safety and well-being of employees across the Manitoba public service. The Specialist provides professional assessment, advisory and consultation services related to functional abilities, workplace restrictions, accommodation needs and safe return¿to¿work options, applying clinical, functional or ergonomic expertise within their regulated scope of practice. The position contributes to health-informed components of the provincial Safety Management System (SMS), leads and supports the development and enhancement of occupational health programs and prevention initiatives, and provides guidance to departments on occupational health policies, safe work practices, and the interpretation of medical or functional information. The Specialist supports policy development and continuous improvement and analyzes occupational health data to identify trends, inform strategic decision¿making, and strengthen a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment. This role participates in health surveillance programs appropriate to professional scope, delivers education and training on health, well¿being, prevention and related topics, and collaborates with Human Resources, the Workers Compensation Board, unions and external partners on employee well¿being and injury prevention.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health, Nursing, Kinesiology, Ergonomics, Public Health, Occupational Therapy or related discipline
• Professional registration with applicable Manitoba regulatory body
• Experience in disability case management, program development, health surveillance programs, ergonomic assessment, occupational health, RTW, or accommodations
• Knowledge of the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act, regulations and related standards to workplace situations
• Knowledge of WCB processes (e.g., claims, restrictions, return to work) to support accommodation, RTW and disability management.
• Experience interpreting and applying occupational health regulatory frameworks (e.g., exposure requirements, health surveillance, professional practice standards) to workplace decisions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams

Desired

• Experience in community health, emergency, ambulatory care, or critical care
• Knowledge of respiratory protection, hearing conservation, psychological health and safety, and hazardous exposure monitoring
• Completion of a recognized Occupational Health Nursing Certificate program or Canadian Nursing Association certification in Occupational Health

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Internal Security Screening

• Must maintain registration and good standing with the applicable Manitoba regulatory body

• Must be able to travel throughout Manitoba and possess a valid driver’s licence

• Must be able to work overtime as required

Apply to:

Advertisement # 45024

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9

Phone: 204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: PSCJobs@gov.mb.ca

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.

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