Ability Management Officer
Requisition ID: 406513
Position Number: 399-7112090-L310-T1
Posting End Date: July 13,2026
Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud
Site: TBD
Union: Non Union
Department/Unit: Human Resources
Work Location: TBD
City: Flexible in Manitoba
Hiring Status: Temporary
Reason for Term: Other Leave
FTE: 1.0
Employment arrangement: In Person
Daily hours worked: 7.75
Anticipated shift: Days
Annual base hours: 2015
Anticipated Start Date: 07/27/2026
Salary: Confidential
Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.
Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.
Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.
Position Overview
The Ability Management Officer provides support to management and employees related to return to work and accommodation processes. This includes the integration of ability management and workplace safety and health programs, wellness initiatives, claims management and accommodation policies and procedures. The incumbent works directly with unions, health care providers, Workers Compensation Board, and other third-party administrators on ability case coordination issues.
The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
This text is available in French upon request./Ce profil de poste est disponible en français sur demande. E-mail humanresources@southernhealth.ca.
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in Human Resources or Case Management required.
- Experience in development, execution and monitoring of Return to Work and Accommodations.
- Experience working in a unionized environment.
- Experience in a health care environment preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer systems and related software applications.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Degree or diploma in Ability Management, Human Resources, or Business Administration.
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.
Qualifications and Skills
- Strong working knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health legislation, Workers Compensation policies and procedures, Accessibility Act, Human Rights legislation and legislation protecting the privacy and confidentiality of medical information.
- Understanding of payroll processes, including benefits administration, an asset.
- Ability to take initiative, multi-task, function independently, and prioritize tasks.
- Well-developed case management skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated creative problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong aptitude for communicating challenging concepts within all levels of the organization.
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships and function effectively in a team setting.
- Demonstrated ability to critically analyze, research and ensure evidence-based practice is followed to develop procedures, protocols and guidelines.
- Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
- Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
- Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
- Good work and attendance record.
Physical Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
- No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
- May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
- Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.
Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.
Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
