City of Winnipeg
Health Resource Specialist
City of WinnipegCanada1 day ago
Full-timeManagement, Manufacturing
Recruitment Details

Health Resource Specialist

 Department: Winnipeg Transit

Designated Work Location: 421 Osborne Street On-site

Position Type: Temporary full time

Salary: $82,344.61 - $ 112,227.26 annually

Posting No: 126806

Closing Date: March 10, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Manager of Human Resources, the Health Resource Specialist (HRS) is responsible for providing disability case management services including the oversight and delivery of proactive case management services for employees on prolonged or complex absences from the workplace as well as those requiring support/accommodations in the workplace or returning to the workplace due to disability and/or occupational injuries.

The HRS provides expertise, guidance to all levels of management and staff in the areas of disability management. This includes providing high quality case management services and coordinating the return-to-work process of injured and disabled employees in accordance with the City of Winnipeg Return to Work Standard and best practices in the field of disability management services. The Specialist will work closely with the employee, and the stakeholders in the process including but not limited to the Occupational Health Unit, Medical Practitioners, Winnipeg Civic Employee Benefits Program (WCEBP), Workers Compensation Board (WCB), Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), Union representatives, and Supervisors/Managers to identify the options to maintain employee’s in the workplace, reduce time off of work, and/or facilitate the earliest possible return of employees to productive employment either in full or accommodated duties.

Duties

 As the Health Resource Specialist, your duties will include:

  • Provides Case Management services to the Department that aligns with the Health Resource Framework, the City’s Reasonable Accommodation and Return to Work Standards, and applicable legislation.
  • Manages and monitors claims with Third Party Benefit providers.
  • Supports City Wide Accommodation /RTW Practices and works collaboratively with other departments in the cross-department accommodation process.
  • Provides assistance and support for Department wellness initiatives and other preventative programs.

Qualifications

 Your education and qualifications include:

  • Post-secondary education and experience in a related field (Nursing, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Athletic Therapy) or specializing in disability management (Certified Return to Work Coordinator or Disability Management Professional designation). An equivalent combination of related education, training and work-related experience may be considered.
  • Minimum three (3) years prior related experience providing consultative and case management services to management, employees and human resources on disability management and accommodation-related matters, in a unionized environment.
  • Experience with the interpretation and application of medical documentation for returning to work.
  • Experience working with confidential documents and information while exercising discretion in providing information to others.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Experience using PeopleSoft or another related Human Resource Information System (HRIS).
  • Ability to assess or identify suitable alternate positions within the organization, outside the employee’s home Department.
  • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to maintain composure and work in an efficient and professional manner while dealing with sensitive situations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships in a collaborative team environment.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills conveying information in a clear and concise manner to others.
  • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and effective documents and correspondence.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions demonstrating good judgement.
  • Knowledge of current case law regarding Duty to Accommodation, provision of medical information, Human Rights and Protection of Privacy and applicable collective agreements.
  • Knowledge of available community resources in health, safety and wellness.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a high paced, deadline driven environment.
  • IMPORTANT : Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

  • The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
  • A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate at their expense. For information on obtaining a Police Information Check, please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.
  • The successful candidate will be required to have and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License.
  • The successful applicant will be required to provide a vehicle for transportation while on City business, subject to the terms and conditions of the City’s Transportation Policy.

How To Apply

 APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

  • Current cover letter (Required).
  • Current resume (Required).
  • Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
  • Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Notes

Online applications can be submitted in Peoplesoft through the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service homepage.

Hours of Work: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*Flexible work arrangements may be available under Administrative Standard AS-1-018-Flexible Workplace.*

Employee Group: Out of Scope

Contact Person: Jett Miller, Manager of Human Resources

Phone No.: 204-806-6491

Position Reports To: Manager of Human Resources

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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