Disability Management Leave Specialist

Co-op; Sherbrooke; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Short-term incentives

Benefits package

Employer-contributed pension

Job summary

Federated Co-op eratives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Disability Management & Leave Specialist on a permanent basis on our Compensation, Benefits & Pension team. This remote role can be based across Western Canada and offers the chance to guide disability, WCB, and leave programs.

You will collaborate with leaders and People & Culture to coordinate case management, drive return-to-work outcomes, and use data to improve program effectiveness while supporting an inclusive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–6 years of HR experience with disability management and WCB leave administration.
• Bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration, HR focus preferred.
• Professional designation such as CDMP or CRTWC is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advise on disability, WCB, and leave management programs.
• Administer complex WCB and disability leave, accommodations, and return-to-work cases.
• Partner with leaders and People & Culture to coordinate case management and RTW outcomes.
• Use data to improve processes and drive program effectiveness.
• Support an inclusive employee experience through leave and accommodations.

Skills

Disability management

WCB claims

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration (HR focus)

CDMP, CRTWC or equivalent designation (asset)

Job description

Federated Co-op eratives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Disability Management & Leave Specialist on a permanent basis on our Compensation, Benefits & Pension team.

Are you passionate about supporting employees through life's unexpected challenges? As our trusted advisor in disability, WCB, and leave management, you'll help shape how we support our people by delivering expert guidance that advances employee well-being and business success. This is a unique opportunity to build organizational capability while making a meaningful impact on the employee experience.

This position is a remote opportunity and can be based across Western Canada.

What you'll do:

• Act as a trusted advisor on disability, WCB, and leave management programs.
• Lead the effective administration of complex WCB and disability leave, workplace accommodation, and fitness-for-work cases while ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and collective agreements.
• Partner with leaders, People & Culture teams, and external providers to deliver coordinated case management and return-to-work outcomes.
• Champion a positive employee experience by guiding individuals through leave, accommodation, and return-to-work journeys.
• Advance program effectiveness through data-driven insights, process improvements, and industry best practice implementation.

You will report to the Supervisor, Compensation, Benefits & Pension on a team that values collaboration, community, and support.

Specialists on this team are each responsible for a portfolio of stakeholders but work together to provide excellent service to the Co-op erative Retailing System (CRS).

You will have the opportunity to work with professionals across our People & Culture team and will support employees in a variety of industries.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-op s grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in human resources and:

• Have a minimum of 3-6 years of experience in human resources, specializing in disability management and WCB leave administration, accommodation, and return-to-work coordination.
• Have a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration, preferably majoring in HR (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Professional designation such as CDMP, CRTWC, or equivalent disability management certification is considered an asset.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries
• short-term incentives
• a comprehensive benefits package
• and an employer-contributed pension plan.

Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.

To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit . We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via . All information received will be kept confidential.

FCLHP As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion.

We're working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work.

We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.