Frequently Asked Questions
Employment Opportunities
Contact Information
Human Resources
Employment Equity
Course Information
Employment Opportunities
Q: How can I get a list of jobs available with the
Government of Manitoba?
Go to Employment Opportunities on the Internet,
or phone ACCESS 1-2-3 (204) 984-4636 or Manitoba Toll Free
1-800-878-3544
Q: How often are your job postings updated?
Job postings are updated once a week, normally on Wednesdays.
Q: How can I get job information if I am visually
impaired? hearing impaired?
If visually impaired, phone ACCESS 1-2-3 at (204) 984-4636 or Manitoba
Toll Free 1-800-878-3544 for list of current government job opportunities.
If hearing impaired, phone TDD at (204) 945-1437 or use the Government
of Manitoba web site and see Employment Opportunities.
Q: How do I apply for a job?
Send your resume directly by mail or fax to the department address
listed in the competition and refer to the Advertisement Number
listed in the employment notice.
Or contact At
Your Service Manitoba or phone (204) 945-3744 and ask for the
phone number of the Human Resources branch of the Department to
which you are applying as noted in the employment opportunity.
Or go to the Government
Contact List to get the numbers for the appropriate Department.
Q: What does it mean when the job listing refers
to an open position? closed position?
Open position means the competition is open to
the public; anyone eligible to work in Canada may apply.
Closed position means the competition is closed
to the public - only current regular, term, technical or departmental
employees may apply.
Q: How do I know if a job listing is for a closed
or open position?
The Job Opportunity Notice/ Posting will indicate if the position
is closed or internal for current regular,
term, technical or departmental employees only.
Q: Who can apply to a job listing for a closed position?
Only current regular, term, technical or departmental employees
of the Manitoba Civil Service may apply for a closed or
internal competition.
Q: What happens to my application after I send it
in to a job listing?
The Human Resource branch or selection screening committee, reviews
applications against established screening criteria and contacts
those meeting required levels to advance for further consideration.
Q: How can I file an appeal if I feel that I have
been treated unfairly in a competition?
Only employees may file an appeal through their Union after a selection
grievance has been completed. Complaints may be made to the Ombudsman
(204-983-9130) or through the Secretary, Civil Service Commission
Board (204-945-1435). However, one should first check with the Human
Resource Consultant responsible for chairing selection procedures
for the specific information concerning your application for a competition.
Q: Where do I find job postings in other jurisdictions
such as in the City of Winnipeg, in other Provinces/ Territories
or in the Government of Canada?
Access 1-2-3 phone (204) 984-4636 for lists of current openings
for the Province of Manitoba, the City of Winnipeg, and the Government
of Canada
For other Provinces or Territories,
use our link here.
Q: Is there a summer job program for students and
how do I apply?
The Department of Education and Youth has a summer job program
called STEP Services or phone them at (204)
945-3556 or Manitoba Toll Free 1-800-282-8069 (extension
3556)
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Contact Information
Q: Where can I find a contact number for various
Human Resource Sectors of the Manitoba Government?
Go to the Civil Service Commission Human
Resource Departments List
Or At
Your Service Manitoba ask for the phone number of the Human
Resource Branch of the Department of interest.
Q: Where can I get a copy of the Labour Code and
where can I get information about Labour Legislation?
Go to the Department
of Labour web site.
Q: Who do I contact for career counseling?
The Department
of Education and Youth provides employment counseling through
their Local Employment Centres. Click here to see where these centres
are located.
Q: How do I contact the Employee Assistance Program?
For current employees contact EAP at (204) 945- 5786
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Human Resources
Q: Where would I find information about employee
benefits?
Go to the Web site - Government
Employee Benefits.
Q: Where do I find pay rates for job classifications
for government employees?
Go to the Web site - Government Employee Collective Agreements.
Q: Where can I find links to provincial and territorial
Web sites?
For other Provinces or Territories,
use our link here to see Employment Opportunities, Public Service
Sites, and Training and Development Branches.
Q: Do you have any entry level training programs
and how do I apply?
A number of programs may occur throughout the year. They would
be listed in government employment opportunities on ACCESS 1-2-3
(204) 984-4636 or go to employment opportunities listed on the Government
of Manitoba web site. Apply directly to competitions listed
in employment opportunity.
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Employment Equity
Q: Where can I get information about Employment Equity?
There are several ways. First go to the Civil Service Commission
Internet web site:
- click on Employment , then on Employment Equity; for policy
- click on Publications, then Policy Manual; several policies
relate to Employment Equity
- click on Publications, then Valuing Diversity - An Equity Approach;
for practices.
You can also use this link to see Special
Programs Guidelines from the Human Rights Commission web site.
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Course Information
Q: How can I find information on upcoming courses
offered to government employees?
Go to the Organization &
Staff Development web site to see the latest course offerings.
Q: How do I enroll in a course offered by Organization
and Staff Development?
Go to to the Organization
and Staff Development web site and click on Registration to
download the appropriate form.
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