Councillor Thomas Steen is back at work.

The former Winnipeg Jet told reporters he won't comment on his current situation as he walked into a committee meeting at city hall.

Steen was greeted by smiles from fellow councillors on the committee.

The Elmwood-East Kildonan councillor announced to his colleagues last week he was taking a leave to deal with a private personal matter.

Steen is facing an assault charge following an alleged incident involving a woman at a local restaurant. He has not been formally charged.

Steen cannot participate in his role on the police board during the investigation into the alleged incident.