The Halton Regional Police Service contributes to the safety and well‑being of more than 650,000 residents in Halton Region which includes the Towns of Milton, Halton Hills and Oakville, and the City of Burlington. It is our continual pursuit of excellence that keeps Halton at the forefront of policing and as a leader in the public safety arena. Through upstream approaches, partner collaboration, training, community engagement and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, we have been able to maintain Halton’s status as the safest Canadian municipality with a population of 100,000 or more. This is exemplified through deep collaboration between our growing team of over 1,100 members and our residents, businesses, non‑profit organizations, and municipal governments.

About the Role – How you will Contribute to the Service:

Position Title: Abilities Management Specialist

Employment: Continuing Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Abilities Management Specialist to provide comprehensive case management and support for occupational and non‑occupational absences, workplace accommodations and return to work programs across HRPS. The role will coordinate the abilities management programs and claims, provide guidance to members and supervisors, analyze trends and support safe and effective workplace attendance and accommodation practices.

Here’s what you will get to do…

- Administer a complex caseload of occupational and non‑occupational abilities management files, including illness, injury, workplace absences, accommodations and return to work matters.
- Administer abilities management and attendance management programs and processes. Research and evaluate practices,



provide advice and identify opportunities for program and process improvements.
- Assess and adjudicate initial and ongoing entitlement to sick leave benefit
- Obtain, review and analyze medical and supporting information, seek clarification where required, prepare medical communications with treatment providers to obtain clarification and gain a clear understanding of functional abilities and treatment information, and coordinate third‑party intervention as appropriate.
- Administer occupational and non‑occupational claims, including the collection and review of medical documentation, assessment of functional abilities and limitations, and coordination with members, supervisors and external service providers.
- Design and coordinate workplace accommodation, modified work and return to work programs. Determine appropriate plans in collaboration with members, supervisors, Association representatives and other stakeholders. Monitor progress and recovery.
- Administer, coordinate and manage STD, LTD and WSIB processes, including benefit tracking, required documentation, reporting, claim monitoring and communication with members and applicable internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide advice and guidance to members, supervisors and leadership regarding abilities management, attendance, accommodation, fitness for work, disability perks and related processes.
- Track,



coordinate and oversee attendance management activities, including reviewing absence information, identifying trends and supporting the resolution of culpable and non‑culpable attendance concerns.
- Review physical demands and workplace information to support accommodation, return to work and claims management decisions.
- Compile, maintain and analyze abilities management and claims data. Prepare reports, identify trends and provide recommendations to support proactive intervention and program effectiveness.
- Maintain confidential employee health and abilities management records in accordance with privacy, legislative and organizational requirements.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including the Region of Halton, WSIB, benefit providers, medical professionals and Association representatives, to coordinate abilities management and claim requirements.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable legislation, collective agreements, Chief’s directives and abilities management practices and support compliance and continuous improvement.
- Represent the abilities management function through meetings, committees, projects and organizational initiatives.
- Provide consultation, interpretation and direct human resource services to Operational leaders in all areas of Abilities Management such as planning, implementing, advocating, promoting and monitoring abilities strategies and programs.

What you’ll Bring to the Role:

Education:

- Minimum 3-year community college diploma required in Human Resources or a related field.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

- Minimum three to five years of progressive experience in design and implementation of Return to Work

📌 Abilities Management Specialist (Oakville)
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📍 Oakville