EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS OFFICER 3

EP3 Employment Standards Officer
Regular/full-time
Department of Labour and Immigration
Employment Standards, Labour
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 44423
Salary(s): EP3 $66,536.00 - $86,792.00 per year
Closing Date: September 9, 2025
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 women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
An eligibility list will be created for similar positions and for different locations, lasting 12 months, pending appropriate staffing approval.
The Employment Standards Branch provides the public with information regarding Employment Standards issues such as unpaid wages, vacation wages and termination of employment. Officers investigate complaints filed by employees about possible non-compliance with the Employment Standards Code and the Worker Recruitment and Protection Act.
To be considered for this competition you must submit the Application Screening Form (ASF) and a resume. NOTE:Only those who provided the ASF and resume will be considered. The link to the ASF is provided below.
Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must hold a valid Manitoba class 5F driver’s licence

Qualifications:

Essential

• An undergraduate degree in labour studies, human resources, conflict resolution, criminal justice, or other related degrees plus experience in a complex problem-solving environment.
• Effective conflict and dispute resolution skills and ability to remain neutral and impartial.
• Extensive experience planning and performing complex investigations.
• The ability to extract factual information, analyze and evaluate situations impartially and make logical decisions.
• The ability to verbally communicate effectively on matters which are sensitive and frequently complex in nature with parties of differing backgrounds and interests.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to write reports and related documents in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with various stakeholders, mediate conflict situations, and handle sensitive, highly charged situations with tact.
• Extensive experience with a high level of independent decision-making authority.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience working independently and with a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate the necessary resources to conduct investigations and effectively manage a workload with competing priorities, expectations, and deadlines.

Duties:
Reporting to the Manager of Claims Investigations or the Manager of the Client Services, the successful candidate will investigate complex multi-faceted claims involving employers and employees from across the province as well as temporary foreign worker issues such as illegal recruitment fees. The work involves the review of records, documents, and payroll information to make impartial legal determinations to ensure compliance with Employment Standards legislation, including the Employment Standards Code and the Worker Recruitment and Protection Act.

Please refer the Job description for details