We are supporting a client in the logistics sector in the search for a Senior Absence Management Specialist to lead and continuously improve its absence, disability, workplace injury, amodation, and return-to-work programs across Canada.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bilingual qualified who can navigateplex occupational and non-occupational disability cases while partnering with employees, operational leaders, HR teams, insurers, healthcare providers, and union representatives.

The position can be based in Brampton, Ontario, or Lachine, Quebec.

Position Details Location: Brampton, ON, or Lachine, QC Work arrangement: Fully Onsite Salary range: $100,000 — $115,000 CAD/year Language requirement: Fully bilingual in English and French Key Responsibilities Manage employee absence programs, including sick leave, family leave, and other planned and unplanned absences.

Oversee occupational and non-occupational disability claims, workplace injury cases, amodations, modified duties, and return-to-work plans.

Ensurepliance with Canadian leave legislation, employment standards, human rights requirements, workers’pensation regulations, and internal policies.

Serve as a key point of contact for employees, supervisors, HR Business Partners, insurers, healthcare professionals, service providers, andernment bodies.

Prepare absence and workplace injury reports,



monitor KPIs and trends, and rmend improvements to policies, processes, and early-intervention strategies.

Train and coach managers and stakeholders on attendance, absence, disability, and amodation procedures.

What We’re Looking For Full professional fluency in English and French is mandatory.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in absence and disability management.

Strong experience managing occupational and non-occupational disability claims.

Thorough knowledge of Canadian employment standards, leave legislation, human rights, amodations, workers’pensation, and occupational health and safety requirements.

Proven experience leading amodation, modified-work, attendance-management, and return-to-work programs.

Significant experience in a unionized environment, including working with collective agreements and union representatives.

Strong analytical, reporting, stakeholder-management, coaching, conflict-resolution, and case-management skills.

If you are a bilingual absence and disability management professional interested in leading aprehensive national program, we would wee the opportunity to connect.

📌 Senior Absence Management Specialist (Montreal)
🏢 Hays
📍 Montreal