Disability Management Coordinator

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority as a Disability Management Coordinator at St. Boniface Hospital. The role involves managing disability cases, assisting injured employees, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a degree in nursing or a related health field, several years of experience, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Three years related experience in an occupational health setting or case management.
• Knowledge of Worker’s Compensation policies and human rights legislation.
• Proficiency in relevant computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Directing workplace activities associated with disability management.
• Acting as a liaison with stakeholders and supporting ill/injured employees.
• Working with management, unions, and healthcare providers on disability issues.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Knowledge of computer systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Degree in social work, occupational therapy, or physiotherapy

Training/certification in case management

Training/certification in occupational health or disability management

Tools

Common software applications

Job description

Requisition ID: 384713

Position Number: 20068308

Posting End Date: July 29, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: St. Boniface Hospital

Site: St. Boniface Hospital - 409 Tache Avenue

Department / Unit: Occupational Health - SBH

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date: 07/28/2025

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager, Occupational Health & Safety, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values, and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Disability Management Coordinator is responsible for directing all workplace activities associated with disability management including acting as a liaison with all stakeholders, being a supporter for ill/injured employees, acting as a catalyst for reintegrating employees back into the workplace, and working with management, unions, human resources, third party administrators and external healthcare providers on disability management issues.

Experience

• Three (3) years related experience in an occupational health setting, case management role, vocational rehabilitation or disability management.
  
  

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other health related discipline such as social work, occupational therapy or physiotherapy.
• Additional training/certification in case management, occupational health or disability management.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of common software applications including spreadsheets, word processing, database, internet and email applications.
• Working knowledge of Worker’s Compensation policies and procedures, legislation protecting the privacy and confidentiality of medical information, and human rights legislation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all categories of hospital employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
  
  

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.