Sudbury Outpatient Centre- Non Union Non Management Assist employees to achieve regular attendance and timely return to work following sick leaves by providing attendance support and guidance to managers in collaboration with the third party disability management provider. Under the general direction of the Manager, Disability Management. Advise managers on best practices for all work-related injuries, non-work related illness/absence while ensuring compliance with collective agreements and legislative requirements specific to disability (e.g.

Workplace

Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA), Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan (HOODIP), the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)). Communicate effectively with a number of stakeholders (e.g. managers, employees, unions, health care professionals, the WSIB, and third party disability care management providers) to support early and safe return to work and/or accommodations in the workplace. and provide guidance with Payroll coding. Assist managers and the third party provider in the development and monitoring of complex return-to-work plans for employees following injury or illness.

Make recommendations and coordinate appropriate assessments and evaluations, including Job Demands Analyses, Functional Capacity Evaluations, and Independent Medical Examinations to assist in the disability management process. Remain current on legislation, case law, OHRC policies and guidelines, research, and evolving changes in the field.

Represent Disability

Management at related grievance meetings and arbitrations as the subject-matter expert. Develop and deliver training to management and employees on disability management policies and procedures.



Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.

Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship and supervision as required.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Disability Management, Human Resources, Social Sciences, or a related field from an accredited university.

Certification in disability management (e.g. Return to Work Coordinator (RTWC), Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP), or Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP)) is preferred. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience working in disability management, human resources or related field, preferably in a health care workplace. Demonstrated knowledge of a range of medical conditions and functional restrictions/limitations. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for managing WSIB claims, short-term and long-term disability claims, complex return to work and accommodation needs.

Demonstrated understanding of process improvement methodology. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient/employee information systems.

Ability to travel between local sites.

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North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment. #

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📍 Greater Sudbury