Return to Work Specialist, Temporary Full Time, Occupational Health & Wellness

Job summary

The specialist coordinates the safe return to work for employees on short-term, long-term, or WSIB disability. They collaborate with managers, unions, and healthcare providers to design modified work and develop prevention initiatives.

Job details

Job Code: 27148 Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 6 months) Location: Providence Care Hospital/Corporate Union: Non-Union Wage: $45.06 - $53.02/hr Posting Period: September 15, 2026 - September 21, 2026 The Return to Work Specialist will be responsible for coordinating a goal oriented partnership between employees, managers, unions and health care professionals. As an integral member of the Occupational Health, Safety, Infection Prevention & Control portfolio, the Return to Work Specialist will employ the principles of integrated disability management in order to ensure effective early intervention and safe return to work of employees from Short Term Disability (STD), Workers Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB), and Long Term Disability (LTD). In addition, the Return to Work Specialist will provide support to managers on attendance related issues involving employee illness/injury, modified work design and permanent accommodations. The Return to Work Specialist works collaboratively with the Employee Relations Consultant in the review of illness/injury trends, with a view to the development of prevention initiatives and participates and assists management in grievance preparation and attends at mediations and arbitrations as required. Skills And Qualifications Required Degree in a related discipline; e.g. Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy/Kinesiology/Social Work/ Registered Nurse/ Occupational Health & Safety/Human Resources Completion of, or in the progress of completing an appropriate program and/or working toward credentials in the fields of Disability Management (Certified Disability Management Specialist) Certification as a Disability Management Professional/Specialist, preferred Three years of experience in Disability Management, preferably within the healthcare sector An equivalent combination of relevant education and recent related work experience may be considered Position Responsibilities Facilitates the timely and safe return to work of all employees following injury or illness, as a central coordinator Reviews documentation provided by healthcare practitioners ensuring effective assessment and timely treatment, coordinating assessments where required Reviews incidents/accidents resulting in WSIB application/coverage on a daily basis Reviews the nature and cause of the incident and associated documentation to ensure compliance with appropriate criteria specified in the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act Liaises with WSIB officials regarding claims; meets with WSIB investigators regarding claims investigation Investigates all WSIB claim re-occurrences to determine nature and cause of re-occurrence Reviews incidents/accidents resulting in use of sick time Liaises with physicians, therapists and other healthcare providers regarding the early and safe return to the workplace Why Work At Providence Care Hospital Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research Committed to people centred approach to care delivery Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) State of the Art Building with on-site parking On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality Employee & Family Assistance Program Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process. Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.

What you’ll do

The specialist coordinates the safe return to work for employees on short-term, long-term, or WSIB disability. They collaborate with managers, unions, and healthcare providers to design modified work and develop prevention initiatives.

Requirements

Requires a degree in a related field such as Physiotherapy, Nursing, or Human Resources, and three years of experience in disability management. Certification as a Disability Management Professional/Specialist is preferred.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) • On-site parking • On-site café and cafeteria • Employee & Family Assistance Program • Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Disability Management
• Return to Work Coordination
• Case Management
• WSIB Claims Management
• Modified Work Design
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Employee Relations
• Integrated Disability Management
• Early Intervention
• Grievance Preparation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Human Resources
• Security & Safety
• Management & Leadership