Disability & WSIB Management Officer (Contract)

OCSB; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa Catholic School Board is seeking an Abilities Management Officer on a term basis. The role focuses on WSIB governance, workplace accommodations, and proactive return-to-work planning across multiple school sites.

You will engage with supervisors, HR partners, and health professionals to support joint solutions that minimize absence and ensure employee well-being. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience, with Ontario-specific disability and safety regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of related work experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• CHRP or Disability Management certificate is considered an asset.
• Experience with WSIB claims, accommodations and abilities management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of disability management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ergonomic principles.
• Knowledge of OHSA, ESA, WSIA, OHRC, AODA, and related legislation.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage WSIB activities including forms filing, incident investigation and return to work.
• Ensure workplace accommodation processes are leveraged to achieve timely employee solutions and positive employee experience.
• Provide advice to supervisors and staff on WSIB management related issues.
• Support employees in the return to work and workplace accommodation processes and work with HR Officers regarding accommodations and return to work plans.
• Manage case files including support to staff through all stages of occupational illness and injury while ensuring medical documentation is collected.
• Collaborate with supervisors regarding WSIB and absence prevention.
• Facilitate employee re-integration to the workplace through planning, implementation and coordinating timely modified work programs.
• Liaise with health care professionals, third party providers, WSIB and obtain information as required.
• Coordinate the process and placement of employees with complex accommodations needs.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and evaluations of workstations, equipment, and tools to identify improvements.
• Provide training and information sessions as needed.
• Administration of sick leave, short-term disability and long-term disability plans.
• Manage disability claims and activities; advise on sickness and abilities management issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Disability management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Ottawa Catholic School Board is seeking an Abilities Management Officer on a term basis. The role focuses on WSIB governance, workplace accommodations, and proactive return-to-work planning across multiple school sites.

You will engage with supervisors, HR partners, and health professionals to support joint solutions that minimize absence and ensure employee well-being. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience, with Ontario-specific disability and safety regulations