Job Code: 27148Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 6 months)Location: Providence Care Hospital/CorporateUnion: Non-UnionWage: $45.06 - $53.02/hrPosting Period: September 15, 2026 - September 21, 2026The Return to Work Specialist will be responsible for coordinating a goal oriented partnership between employees, managers, unions and health care professionals.As an integral member of the Occupational Health, Safety, Infection Prevention & Control portfolio, the Return to Work Specialist will employ the principles of integrated disability management in order to ensure effective early intervention and safe return to work of employees from Short Term Disability (STD), Workers Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB), and Long Term Disability (LTD). In addition, the Return to Work Specialist will provide support to managers on attendance related issues involving employee illness/injury, modified work design and permanent accommodations.The Return to Work Specialist works collaboratively with the Employee Relations Consultant in the review of illness/injury trends, with a view to the development of prevention initiatives and participates and assists management in grievance preparation and attends at mediations and arbitrations as required.Skills and Qualifications Required:Degree in a related discipline; e.G. Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy/Kinesiology/Social Work/ Registered Nurse/ Occupational Health & Safety/Human ResourcesCompletion of, or in the progress of completing an appropriate program and/or working toward credentials in the fields of Disability Management (Certified Disability Management Specialist)Certification as a Disability Management Skilled/Specialist, preferredThree years of experience in Disability Management,



preferably within the healthcare sectorAn equivalent combination of relevant education and recent related work experience may be consideredPosition Responsibilities:Facilitates the timely and safe return to work of all employees following injury or illness, as a central coordinatorReviews documentation provided by healthcare practitioners ensuring effective assessment and timely treatment, coordinating assessments where requiredReviews incidents/accidents resulting in WSIB application/coverage on a daily basisReviews the nature and cause of the incident and associated documentation to ensure compliance with appropriate criteria specified in the Workplace Safety & Insurance ActLiaises with WSIB officials regarding claims; meets with WSIB investigators regarding claims investigationInvestigates all WSIB claim re-occurrences to determine nature and cause of re-occurrenceReviews incidents/accidents resulting in use of sick timeLiaises with physicians, therapists and other healthcare providers regarding the early and safe return to the workplaceWhy Work at Providence Care Hospital:Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative careA hospital striving for excellence in care, education and researchCommitted to people centred approach to care deliveryCompetitive salaries with excellent full-time benefitsHealthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)State of the Art Building with on-site parkingOn-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food optionsCorporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hiresFocus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of QualityEmployee & Family Assistance ProgramEducation, mentorship and bursary opportunitiesFully affiliated with Queen's University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutionsLocated on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trailsDisclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process. Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.

📌 Return To Work Specialist, Temporary Full Time, Occupational Health & Wellness (Vancouver)
🏢 Providence Care
📍 Vancouver