Manager OESH
Requisition ID: 400840
Position Number: 20090861
Posting End Date: April 24, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Site: Shared Health Corporate Office
Department / Unit: SH Provincial HR
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: Non Union
Anticipated Start Date: 05/04/2026
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the incumbent is responsible for leading the implementation of a comprehensive occupational health and safety program, including environmental safety, occupational health, disability management, and musculoskeletal injury prevention. The incumbent is responsible for creating alignment between the various Shared Health portfolios in order to develop standardized OESH processes, and the day to day management of OESH Provincial Operations personnel.
Experience
- Five (5) years experience in an Occupational Health and Safety setting or equivalent experience required.
- Experience in project management, program planning, development and evaluation required.
- Formal management training/experience required.
- Finance and budgeting experience an asset.
- Experience in research and data analysis preferred.
- Experience working in the healthcare system preferred.
- Computer knowledge and experience with basic data base software applications an asset.
- Knowledge of safety certification processes an asset.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Baccalaureate degree in a health-related discipline from an accredited education institution.
- Masters degree preferred.
- Degree or certificate in Human Resources Management preferred.
- Training/certification in an occupational safety and health discipline required.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body as appropriate.
- Certification in Occupational Health Nursing [COHN (C)] preferred.
- Advanced preparation in Occupational Health and Safety required (i.e. CRSP designation) preferred.
- Certification in Disability Management (i.e. CDMP) preferred.
Qualifications and Skills
- The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
- Demonstrated ability to assume a leadership role.
- Demonstrated skill and competence in organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Superior communication and management skills required.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, critical thinking, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform independently and as a member of the health care team.
- Ability to delegate appropriately and supervise performance of staff.
- Ability to prioritize workload and attend to unit operations in a timely manner.
- Ability to respond to multiple and often competing demands.
- Ability to plan, manage and implement change.
- Ability to function in a computerized environment.
- Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
Physical Requirements
- May be required to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings.
- May be required to travel throughout the service area requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.
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