City of Toronto

HR CONSULTANT HEALTH & REHAB

City of Toronto • $89K — $132K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in a health specialty; Nursing degree preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of disability management and occupational health practices.
  • Skill in interpreting medical information and communicating it effectively.
  • Experience with health surveillance programs like pre-placement assessments is a plus.
  • Familiarity with legislation such as Occupational Health and Safety and Human Rights Act.
  • Strong judgment in sensitive situations, maintaining confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively with diverse teams.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate medical and functional assessments for employees.
  • Refer and collaborate with resources to support employee recovery.
  • Consult with staff, managers, and healthcare professionals for integrated disability management.
  • Display flexibility in adhering to policies while addressing various stakeholder needs.
  • Assist in developing and assessing compliance with wellness policies and procedures.

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time role with potential for ongoing employment post-contract.
  • Opportunity to engage in meaningful work improving employee health and wellness.
  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
  • Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and continued learning.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 67023

Job Category: Human Resources

Division & Section: People & Equity, Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness

Work Location: CITY HALL, 100 Queen Street West, M5H2N2

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary Vacancy, 8 months

Salary Range: $89,337-$132,880, PSG #TM1067, Wage Grade PTM2

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week per week

Affiliation: Non-Union

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 11-Sep-2026 to 02-Oct-2026

Reporting to the Manager of Employee Health & Wellness, this position is responsible for providing proactive disability and occupational health services to the employees of the City of Toronto to minimize the impact of illness and injury for the employee and the workplace. This is a hybrid position that minimum 3 office days are required.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Coordinates medical and functional assessments and interprets the results in order to make appropriate recommendations where an employee's health issues impact work function
  • Refers and works closely with internal and external resources to ensure that health assessments, treatment and various programs support maximum functional recovery of ill and injured employees
  • Provides consultation and works cooperatively with other People and Equity staff, managers, health care professionals, union representatives and LTD carrier to ensure the delivery of effective integrated disability management
  • Displays flexibility to meet the needs of the situation while still following policies, procedures and guidelines Identifies multiple cause and effect relationships in situations involving numerous options, diverse stakeholders, and a large volume of information
  • Assists in the development, assessment and makes recommendations regarding compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to Employee Health & Wellness Services and Programs


Key Qualifications:
  1. Post-secondary degree or diploma in a health specialty or equivalent combination of education and experience. A degree in Nursing (B.Sc.) with a specialty designation in Occupational Health Nursing is preferred.
  2. Considerable experience in and proven knowledge of disability management, occupational health theory and return to work best practices.
  3. Experience in interpreting medical and functional information and the ability to communicate this information, within policy and legal bounds, to divisions within the organization.
  4. Experience in delivering health surveillance programs, such as pre-placement assessments, would be an asset.
  5. Knowledge of pertinent legislation, e.g., Occupational Health and Safety, Human Rights and Health Disciplines Act, with the ability to communicate its significance and relevancy to each situation.
  6. Ability to exercise good judgement and decision-making in handling complex sensitive situations, using tact and discernment, while upholding confidentiality.
  7. Ability to work independently, as well as with multi-disciplinary teams. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and union representatives.
  8. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
  9. MS Office suite proficiency (Excel, MS Access, MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.).


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