Job Title
Abilities Management Specialist
Status
Temporary Full-Time
Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months
16
Type of Position
a Replacement
Start Date
immediate
Salary
Annually
Salary Grade
$104,079.00 - $117,936.00
Department
York Region -> Office of the CAO -> People Equity and Culture
Location
Human Resources - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)
Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA
ABOUT THE ROLEReporting to the Lead, Employee Health, this position is responsible for providing proactive disability and rehabilitation case management services, workplace accommodation support, medical-related attendance support, and consultation regarding Individualized Accommodation Plans (IAPs). The position supports employees experiencing short- and long-term disabilities, workplace injuries and illnesses by developing, implementing and coordinating timely and effective return-to-work and modified-work programs. Responsibilities include liaising with health care providers, disability insurance carriers, and other partners; facilitating employee reintegration, monitoring and supporting accommodation plans; providing attendance support for medical-related matters, and coordinating employee health surveillance programs to promote employee wellness, safety and sustained work participation.
Internal Relationships• Employees - provides case management, accommodation and return-to-work planning and support
• Management staff - provides consultation, modified-work planning, attendance support and program coordination.
• Internal departments - Coordination and resolution of disability-management and accommodation matters.
External Relationships• Healthcare partners and medical consultants - Coordination of case-management information and clarification of functional restrictions and capabilities.
• WSIB and disability insurance carriers - claims coordination and return-to-work support.
• External service providers and vendors - Coordination of specialized assessments, referrals and service
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING- Acts as the subject matter expert providing advice to management and employees regarding disability management, accommodation and return to work programs, providing case management of Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB), Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term disability (LTD) claims, with a focus on early and safe return to work.
- Assists management and employees with return to work and workplace accommodation processes.
- Reviews and interprets medical and non-medical information (i.e., distinguishing between objective and subjective information) through communication with the ill/injured employee and other stakeholders throughout the period of lost time and rehabilitation.
- Coordinates and administers pre-placement health assessments, and other health surveillance programs.
- Collaborates with divisional staff in the research, development and implementation/administration of occupational health, safety and wellness programs.
- Acts as a resource and referral to the Region's Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Assists in the development, assessment and revision of policies and procedures related to disability management and occupational health.
- Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet Branch and Department objectives.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR- Successful completion of a University Degree or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Designation as a Certified Return to Work Coordinator/Certified Disability Management professional, Canadian Vocational Rehabilitation Professional, Canadian Occupational Therapist, Canadian Certified Occupational Health Nurse, or an applicable designation associated with the education stream.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in rehabilitation or case management, including implementing and monitoring modified-work programs and other workplace accommodations in a unionized environment.
- Experience providing health surveillance programs, such as pre-placement assessments, and interpreting and communicating medical functional information within policy and legal requirements.
- Thorough knowledge of disability-management theory and practice, including relevant legislation, policies and processes.
- Demonstrated judgement and decision-making skills in complex and sensitive situations, including the appropriate handling and protection of confidential medical information.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, functional precedents, organizational procedures, legislation and professional standards related to occupational health and disability management.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, establish effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external partners, and resolve issues in a customer-focused environment.
- Ability to demonstrate the Region's corporate core competencies.
- Ability to interpret data and develop appropriate recommendations.
- Demonstrated commitment to build respectful, collaborative relationships and contributing to a welcoming, inclusive environment where diversity is valued and everyone has equitable opportunities to grow and thrive.
- Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills, with a customer-focused approach.
- Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite and virtual collaboration platforms, with familiarity with HRIS and Parklane
- Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment, during regular business hours, Monday to Friday.
- Occasional travel to offsite locations may be required.
- Occasional work outside of regular business hours may be required.
Council Approval Date
Scheduled Weekly Hours
35
Scheduled Shifts
Operational Hours
Close Date
November 10, 2026
# of Hires Needed
1
Union
Non Union Staff
Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above.
All employment opportunities are recorded on a 24-Hour Career Line and may be accessed by calling [redacted] ext. 75508. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, York Region uses email as the primary means of communication with candidates and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. Please ensure your email address is up to date, checked frequently (including your spam folder), and accepts messages from unknown users.
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