Former Manitoba premier Greg Selinger appears to be taking a back seat after losing last month's election and stepping down as NDP leader.

The New Democrats have revealed critic duties for each of their legislature members, and Selinger has been named critic of francophone affairs and climate change.

Selinger, served 10 years as finance minister before becoming premier, but James Allum has been named finance critic.

The roles of caucus chair, whip and house leader have also gone to other New Democrats.

Interim leader Flor Marcelino says there was no deliberate plan to reduce Selinger's role and the assignments are a sign of the diversity within the NDP caucus.

Selinger announced on election night that he would step down as leader after the NDP was ousted by the Progressive Conservatives, but he has indicated he will retain his legislature seat.