Placement Specialist

P6 Qualified Officer 6

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Public Service Commission

Occupational Safety & Health, Workforce Relations

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45542

Salary(s): P6 $81,043.00 - $100,769.00 per year

Closing Date: November 5, 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.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

The Government of Manitoba is seeking a skilled and collaborative Placement Specialist to join the Return to Work and Accommodation Services Unit (RASU) within the Workforce Relations Division of the Public Service Commission. RASU provides centralized return-to-work and accommodation services across the Manitoba Public Service. The Placement Specialist plays a critical role in supporting employees who require accommodation, workplace placement, or re-employment when return to the home position is not feasible.

Duties

Reporting to the Director, RASU,



the Placement Specialist leads the placement phase of return-to-work and accommodation files following formal transfer from a RASU Case Manager. The position provides specialized accommodation, placement, and re-employment services for employees who cannot be accommodated in their home position, supporting consistent, legally defensible, and employee-centered outcomes across government.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing expert advice to management and senior leadership on the Reasonable Accommodation Policy, collective agreements, applicable legislation, and related accommodation, placement, and re-employment processes.
- Conducting transferable skills analyses and collaborating with employees, departments, unions, and other stakeholders to develop individualized accommodation, placement, return-to-work, and re-employment plans based on medical documentation and functional abilities information.
- Independently managing medical-related requirements following case transfer, including preparing and issuing medical information requests, determining the information required, interpreting medical and functional abilities information, and applying findings to accommodation, placement, and re-employment planning in accordance with PHIA, FIPPA, legislation, and policy.
- Facilitating accommodation and re-employment by identifying suitable opportunities,



reviewing placement and availability lists, marketing employees to departments, and coordinating trial placements and re-employment arrangements.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with departments, unions, and decision-makers to advance placement efforts, resolve complex issues, and elevate significant or government-wide concerns to the Director, RASU, as appropriate.
- Assessing employee training and development needs, identifying appropriate learning supports, and evaluating outcomes to promote successful workplace reintegration.
- Supporting employees throughout the placement process through regular communication, job search assistance, workplace issue resolution, and guidance regarding expectations and available options.
- Monitoring accommodation, placement, and re-employment outcomes; maintaining accurate records; tracking timelines and progress; and contributing to training, awareness, and inclusion initiatives.
- Ensuring the secure handling, storage, and confidentiality of medical, placement, accommodation, and re-employment information in compliance with PHIA, FIPPA, and government policies and standards.
- Representing the employer as a management resource or witness in grievance, arbitration, appeal, or other proceedings related to accommodation, placement, and re-employment matters, as required.
- This position plays a critical role in supporting employee reintegration, maximizing employment opportunities, mitigating organizational risk, and advancing a consistent and inclusive accommodation framework across government.

Qualifications

Essential

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📌 Placement Specialist (Canada)
🏢 Manitoba Government
📍 Canada