Occupational Health, Wellness and Disability Manager

Homewood Health; Guelph; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Guelph, Ontario is seeking an Occupational Health, Wellness & Disability Manager to oversee disability claims and promote employee wellness. The role involves collaborating with teams, leading return-to-work programs, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates should have a degree in Health Sciences and at least 3 years of related experience. The organization values diversity and is committed to accessibility.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of work experience in Health/Wellness, WSIB management, and complex claims management.
• Sound understanding of infection control and its workplace implications.
• Thorough knowledge of disability legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead disability claims, medical leaves, and return-to-work programs.
• Maintain confidential employee disability records.
• Support employees in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Skills

Effective case management skills

Excellent assessment and communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Education

Degree or Diploma in Health Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, or Disability Management

Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP)

Job description

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As the Occupational Health, Wellness & Disability Manager for Homewood Health Centre, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

What you’ll be doing :

• Act as the Lead for disability claims, medical leaves, workplace accommodation and return-to-work (RTW) programs.
• Liaise with leaders and claims providers; share RTW updates within privacy guidelines.
• Maintain confidential employee disability records.
• Support employees with compassion and ensure compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
• Collaborate with People & Culture and unions on RTW and accommodations.
• Manage relationships and contracts with disability providers.
• Oversee staff immunizations and complete required health and safety reports.
• Analyze absence data and make recommendations to address trends.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and provide health guidance.
• Advise the Joint Health & Safety Committee on ergonomics, PPE, and public health.
• Support Psychologically Healthy Workplace initiatives and participate in the One Health Homewood Committee.
• Arrange occupational exposure testing.
• Draft policies on occupational health, attendance, disability, and outbreaks.
• Manage WSIB claims, appeals, reporting, and cost-saving strategies.
• Provide attendance support and guidance in collaboration with HR and leaders; develop and report on Attendance Management program metrics.
• Recommend wellness supports for employees including EFAP and other Homewood resources.
• Implement infection control strategies for staff wellness.
• Lead immunization clinics and N95 fit testing.
• Manage staff illness tracking, reporting, and outbreak response.
• Liaise with Public Health and attend all IPC and outbreak meetings.

What we are looking for :

• Degree or Diploma in Health Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, or Disability Management.
• Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP), (or in progress), or Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC), or equivalent is an asset.
• At least 3 years’ work experience in Health / Wellness, WSIB management, disability management, early and safe return-to-work, and accommodation review, including complex claims management, preferably in a unionized and public sector environment; experience in a health care environment is preferred.
• Sound understanding of infection control and its workplace implications.
• Thorough knowledge of disability legislation and regulations, including Duty to Accommodate, Workers’ Compensation Act, Human Rights Legislation, and AODA.
• Knowledge of OHA Communicable Disease Surveillance Protocols is preferred.
• Effective case management skills requiring active involvement and advanced strategies for managing complex cases and work re-entry programs.
• Excellent assessment and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships with key stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of reporting systems and database applications; Parklane experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented, creative, and resourceful.

As part of our commitment to health and safety from COVID-19, all staff must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada, subject to applicable accommodations.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading provider of evidence-based treatment for mental health and addiction disorders. Our culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities / expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and help Canadians live healthier, more productive, and fulfilling lives.