Occupational Health Nurse
About the role
Occupational Health Nurse
NN2 Nurse 2
Regular/full-time
Manitoba Public Service Commission
Workforce Relations, Occupational Safety and Health Branch
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 44636
Salary(s): NN2 $84,974.00 - $104,504.00 per year
Closing Date: October 8, 2025
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 Nurse (OHN) 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.
Conditions of Employment:
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Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
-
Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
-
Must complete and maintain an enhanced security screening
-
Must be able to work overtime as required
-
Must maintain registration and good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
- Completion of a recognized Occupational Health Nursing Certificate program or Canadian Nursing Association certification in Occupational Health (preferred)
- Knowledge of Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health Act, Workers Compensation Board processes and infection control processes
- Experience with disability case management, health surveillance programs, medical accommodations and return-to-work planning
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, counselling and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in community health, emergency, ambulatory care, or critical care (desired)
- Knowledge of respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and hazardous exposure monitoring (desired).
Duties:
Reporting to the Manager of Employee Safety and Injury Prevention, this vital role focuses on promoting and maintaining the health, safety, and well-being of public service employees across the Manitoba public service. The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) delivers a broad range of occupational health services, including conducting pre-placement, periodic, and return-to-work health assessments; supporting workplace injury management and return-to-work planning; and leading prevention-focused programs such as wellness education and chronic illness prevention. The OHN also oversees health surveillance initiatives related to hearing conservation, respiratory protection, communicable disease exposure, and hazardous materials. In collaboration with staff, unions, management, and external partners, the OHN contributes to policy development, ensures compliance with health and safety legislation, and provides health education and counseling. This position plays a key role in fostering a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment through data-informed decision-making, continuous improvement, and the development of effective occupational health policies and procedures.
Apply to:
Advertisement # 44636
PSC-HRO
Human Resource Services
935-155 Carlton Street
Winnipeg MB , R3C 3H8
Phone: 204-945-2332
Fax: 204-945-1486
Email: pscjobs@gov.mb.ca
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
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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About Province of Manitoba
If you want to work in an organization where employee trust, integrity, respect, skill and dedication is valued, then a career with the Manitoba government may be right for you.
The Manitoba government offers rewarding careers to its employees who deliver hundreds of programs and services to the public. The government has a wide variety of departments, reflecting over 700 different types of jobs, located in communities across the province.
We are an employer that has a commitment to integrity, respect, diversity, inclusion and advancing reconciliation.
It is an exciting time to be a public servant in Manitoba. We are in a period of profound technological, environmental, and socioeconomic change that compels us to evaluate the nature of our work and the essence of our culture.
The province of Manitoba is home to almost 1.3 million people who have a well-deserved reputation for being among the friendliest in Canada.
Occupational Health Nurse
About the role
Occupational Health Nurse
NN2 Nurse 2
Regular/full-time
Manitoba Public Service Commission
Workforce Relations, Occupational Safety and Health Branch
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 44636
Salary(s): NN2 $84,974.00 - $104,504.00 per year
Closing Date: October 8, 2025
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 Nurse (OHN) 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.
Conditions of Employment:
-
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
-
Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
-
Must complete and maintain an enhanced security screening
-
Must be able to work overtime as required
-
Must maintain registration and good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
- Completion of a recognized Occupational Health Nursing Certificate program or Canadian Nursing Association certification in Occupational Health (preferred)
- Knowledge of Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health Act, Workers Compensation Board processes and infection control processes
- Experience with disability case management, health surveillance programs, medical accommodations and return-to-work planning
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, counselling and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in community health, emergency, ambulatory care, or critical care (desired)
- Knowledge of respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and hazardous exposure monitoring (desired).
Duties:
Reporting to the Manager of Employee Safety and Injury Prevention, this vital role focuses on promoting and maintaining the health, safety, and well-being of public service employees across the Manitoba public service. The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) delivers a broad range of occupational health services, including conducting pre-placement, periodic, and return-to-work health assessments; supporting workplace injury management and return-to-work planning; and leading prevention-focused programs such as wellness education and chronic illness prevention. The OHN also oversees health surveillance initiatives related to hearing conservation, respiratory protection, communicable disease exposure, and hazardous materials. In collaboration with staff, unions, management, and external partners, the OHN contributes to policy development, ensures compliance with health and safety legislation, and provides health education and counseling. This position plays a key role in fostering a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment through data-informed decision-making, continuous improvement, and the development of effective occupational health policies and procedures.
Apply to:
Advertisement # 44636
PSC-HRO
Human Resource Services
935-155 Carlton Street
Winnipeg MB , R3C 3H8
Phone: 204-945-2332
Fax: 204-945-1486
Email: pscjobs@gov.mb.ca
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
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.
_
About Province of Manitoba
If you want to work in an organization where employee trust, integrity, respect, skill and dedication is valued, then a career with the Manitoba government may be right for you.
The Manitoba government offers rewarding careers to its employees who deliver hundreds of programs and services to the public. The government has a wide variety of departments, reflecting over 700 different types of jobs, located in communities across the province.
We are an employer that has a commitment to integrity, respect, diversity, inclusion and advancing reconciliation.
It is an exciting time to be a public servant in Manitoba. We are in a period of profound technological, environmental, and socioeconomic change that compels us to evaluate the nature of our work and the essence of our culture.
The province of Manitoba is home to almost 1.3 million people who have a well-deserved reputation for being among the friendliest in Canada.