Occupational Health & Disability Management Specialist

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A major city government is seeking a professional to provide proactive disability and occupational health services, aiming to minimize the impact of illness and injury within the workplace. Responsibilities include coordinating health assessments, delivering effective disability management, and ensuring compliance with health policies. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree or diploma and possesses significant experience in occupational health and disability management. This full-time, permanent role is based at City Hall, Toronto, with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a health specialty or equivalent experience.
• Considerable experience in disability management and occupational health theory.
• Experience in interpreting medical information and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical assessments and interpret results for work function.
• Refer to resources for health assessments and support recovery.
• Provide consultation on integrated disability management.

Skills

Disability management knowledge

Occupational health theory

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making ability

Education

Post-secondary degree in health specialty

Degree in Nursing (B.Sc.)

Job description

A major city government is seeking a professional to provide proactive disability and occupational health services, aiming to minimize the impact of illness and injury within the workplace. Responsibilities include coordinating health assessments, delivering effective disability management, and ensuring compliance with health policies. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree or diploma and possesses significant experience in occupational health and disability management. This full-time, permanent role is based at City Hall, Toronto, with competitive compensation.