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Health Resource Specialist
Department: Human Resources, Planning, Property and Development and Assets and Project Management
Designated Work Location: Unit 56-81 Garry Street, Mezzanine Level - Hybrid with designated work location
Position Type: Temporary, Full-time until December 31, 2027
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Salary: $82,344.62 - $112,227.26 annually, Out of Scope Grade 3
Employee Group: Out of Scope
Posting No.: 127229
Closing Date: August 13, 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.
Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.
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.
For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers.
In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, consideration will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.
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.
As The Health Resource Specialist, You Will
- Provide 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.
- Manage and monitor claims with Third Party Benefit providers.
- Support City Wide Accommodation /RTW Practices and work collaboratively with other departments in the cross-department accommodation process.
- Provide assistance and support for Department wellness initiatives and other preventative programs.
- 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.
- The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate 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.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License.The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver’s notice in force document upon request.
- The successful applicant is required to provide a vehicle for transportation while on City business, subject to the terms and conditions of the City Transportation Policy.
APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:
- 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.*
Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .
Position Reports To: Manager of Human Resources
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
