Ability Management Specialist, Occupational Health & Safety Services

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London, Ontario, is seeking an Ability Management Specialist to enhance employee health and safety. This full-time role involves coordinating disability management and return-to-work processes, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with HR and external experts. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in disability management, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive experience in disability management.
• Knowledge of Safety Culture in a Healthcare Setting compliant with OHSA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate disability management and return-to-work processes.
• Provide expert advice and strategic support to meet organizational objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Allied Health

Certified Disability Management Professional

Certified Return to Work Coordinator

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Injury Management Software

Job description

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May 15, 2025

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Ability Management Specialist, Occupational Health & Safety Services - 1 position

Occupational Health & Safety Services
St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON
Full Time
Salary Range: $44.95 - $52.87 /hour

Join our team. We have a great team working together to maintain and enhance health and safety, and prevent injury and illness for every employee, staff, and volunteer in our organization. The Occupational Health and Safety Team serves our staff, physicians, and volunteers through a standardized, focused, and steadfast approach to occupational health and safety across the organization. We act as advocates for a culture of health and safety. For our colleagues, we provide consultation and education to staff, unions, and leaders to ensure well-being, appropriate management, and inclusion of disabilities, as well as the promotion of a safe working environment. Our focus is on staff, resident/patient, physician, volunteer, and community safety through injury reduction and prevention, emphasizing abilities.

The Ability Management Specialist is responsible for coordinating and facilitating disability management, return-to-work, and accommodation processes for employees absent due to occupational and non-occupational illness or injury. They support employees off work, ensuring they stay connected to the workplace with clear information on processes, roles, responsibilities, and next steps. Collaboration is key, working with internal and external experts to assess functional capabilities and develop sustainable return-to-work plans. They ensure appropriate accommodations for safe, timely, and meaningful return-to-work, providing expert advice, consultation, coaching, and strategic support to meet organizational objectives. They partner closely with HR leaders to advise on complex disability management issues, guided by policies and priorities.

This position requires excellent relationship-building skills, interpersonal skills, and effective organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities. The ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure is essential. The role supports our strategic priority of empowering people by fostering a culture of well-being, diversity, and belonging, while supporting individual potential and capacity.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Allied Health, Kinesiology, Social Sciences, Nursing, or as a Registered Practical Nurse
• Certified Disability Management Professional or Certified Return to Work Coordinator designation
• Five years of progressive experience in disability management, WSIB, and return-to-work
• Knowledge of Safety Culture in a Healthcare Setting compliant with OHSA
• Thorough knowledge of disability management, WSIB, return-to-work programs, and record-keeping
• Project planning and implementation skills
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and injury management software
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively, establishing rapport and influencing others
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to coach at all organizational levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French is an asset

Teaching and Research

St. Joseph's Health Care London, through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College, is a leading research and teaching hospital. Employees are expected to engage in role-related teaching and research activities alongside clinical duties.

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19, and influenza.
• Provide documentation of Tuberculosis skin testing.

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