HR CONSULTANT HEALTH & REHAB

Job summary

This role provides proactive disability and occupational health services to minimize the impact of illness and injury on employees and the workplace. Responsibilities include coordinating medical assessments, interpreting functional results, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support employee recovery.

Job details

Job ID: 67023 Job Category: Human Resources Division & Section: People & Equity, Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness Work Location: CITY HALL, 100 Queen Street West, M5H2N2 Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary Vacancy, 8 months Salary Range: $89,337-$132,880, PSG #TM1067, Wage Grade PTM2 Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week per week Affiliation: Non-Union Number of Positions Open: 1 Posting Period: 11-Sep-2026 to 02-Oct-2026 Reporting to the Manager of Employee Health & Wellness, this position is responsible for providing proactive disability and occupational health services to the employees of the City of Toronto to minimize the impact of illness and injury for the employee and the workplace. This is a hybrid position that minimum 3 office days are required. Major Responsibilities: Coordinates medical and functional assessments and interprets the results in order to make appropriate recommendations where an employee's health issues impact work function Refers and works closely with internal and external resources to ensure that health assessments, treatment and various programs support maximum functional recovery of ill and injured employees Provides consultation and works cooperatively with other People and Equity staff, managers, health care professionals, union representatives and LTD carrier to ensure the delivery of effective integrated disability management Displays flexibility to meet the needs of the situation while still following policies, procedures and guidelines Identifies multiple cause and effect relationships in situations involving numerous options, diverse stakeholders, and a large volume of information Assists in the development, assessment and makes recommendations regarding compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to Employee Health & Wellness Services and Programs Key Qualifications: Post-secondary degree or diploma in a health specialty or equivalent combination of education and experience. A degree in Nursing (B.Sc.) with a specialty designation in Occupational Health Nursing is preferred. Considerable experience in and proven knowledge of disability management, occupational health theory and return to work best practices. Experience in interpreting medical and functional information and the ability to communicate this information, within policy and legal bounds, to divisions within the organization. Experience in delivering health surveillance programs, such as pre-placement assessments, would be an asset. Knowledge of pertinent legislation, e.g., Occupational Health and Safety, Human Rights and Health Disciplines Act, with the ability to communicate its significance and relevancy to each situation. Ability to exercise good judgement and decision-making in handling complex sensitive situations, using tact and discernment, while upholding confidentiality. Ability to work independently, as well as with multi-disciplinary teams. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and union representatives. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. MS Office suite proficiency (Excel, MS Access, MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.). Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity. Accommodation The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

What you’ll do

This role provides proactive disability and occupational health services to minimize the impact of illness and injury on employees and the workplace. Responsibilities include coordinating medical assessments, interpreting functional results, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support employee recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a post-secondary degree or diploma in a health specialty, with a B.Sc. in Nursing and Occupational Health certification preferred. Significant experience in disability management, return-to-work practices, and knowledge of relevant health and human rights legislation is required.

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Disability management
• Occupational health
• Return to work best practices
• Medical assessment interpretation
• Functional assessment
• Health surveillance
• Case management
• Policy compliance
• Stakeholder management
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• MS Office suite
• Occupational health and safety legislation
• Human rights legislation
• Conflict resolution
• Decision-making
• Employment Equity
• Tactfulness
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Disabilities
• Disability Management
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Health Assessment
• Clinical Surveillance
• Interpersonal Communications
• Legislation
• Microsoft Office
• Nursing
• Occupational Health Nursing
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Presentations
• Verbal Communication Skills

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Government & Public Sector
• Healthcare
• Consulting
• Health Consultant
• Human Resources Consultant
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Human Resources Specialists