The occupational health coordinator supports organizations in analyzing, preventing, and managing absences related to illness, disability, or recurring issues. They act as an expert advisor to HR, managers, and employees to promote a sustainable return to work, while ensuring compliance with Quebec laws, particularly those governed by the CNESST.

Responsibilities: Absenteeism Case Analysis and Management

Identify causes and trends in prolonged or repeated absences

Develop individualized return-to-work action plans

Collaborate with HR, insurers, and medical professionals

Employee Support

Provide personalized support to employees on disability leave

Facilitate a gradual reintegration adapted to the position

Promote psychological and physical well-being at work

Internal Policy Development

Update leave and absence management policies

Advise leadership on best practices

Legal Compliance

Ensure compliance with provincial laws (CNESST, labour standards)

Inform stakeholders of legal obligations

Training and Awareness

Train managers in proactive absence management

Roll out workplace health awareness campaigns

Monitoring and Reporting

Produce statistical reports on absences

Propose recommendations based on collected data

Required Skills and Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent listening and empathy skills to support employees through sensitive situations

Ability to communicate diplomatically with a variety of stakeholders (employees, managers, unions, healthcare professionals)

Strong sense of collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork

Ability to positively influence and rally stakeholders around sustainable solutions

Proven experience in helping relationships, enabling humane, personalized support in managing personal and professional situations that affect workplace presence and engagement

Technical Skills





Proficiency with HR management tools and absenteeism tracking systems

In-depth knowledge of Quebec labour laws and regulations, particularly CNESST and labour standards

Recognized expertise in the ARWIOD (Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases), including compensation, rehabilitation, and return-to-work processes, ensuring support that is both legally compliant and responsive to organizational needs

Ability to analyze statistical data and produce explicit, relevant reports

Aptitude for designing internal policies and prevention strategies tailored to organizational realities The Coordinator must demonstrate flexibility to work across various environments (public, private, unionized or non-unionized) and adapt to organizational realities as well as legislative developments, particularly regarding labour standards and disability. They must also show strong resilience in the face of the human and emotional challenges tied to absenteeism, adopting a professional, empathetic, and solutions-focused approach.

Education

University degree in human resources management, industrial relations, occupational psychology, occupational health, social work, psychoeducation, or a related field

Any additional certification in disability management, mediation, or mental health is an asset

Experience

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a role related to absence management, disability, or return to work

Experience in a unionized environment strongly recommended

Experience in individual support and HR policy development

Why join Ressources FL?

A competitive salary based on your experience A competitive group insurance program (medication, dental, vision, health spending account, professional services, life and long-term disability)

Access to telemedicine The opportunity to actively contribute to a dynamic, growing company where your opinion truly matters A dynamic, welcoming, human, and collaborative team

📌 Occupational health coordinator (Winnipeg)
🏢 Ressources FL
📍 Winnipeg