Occupational Health & Return-to-Work Coordinator

Occupational Health & Return-to-Work Coordinator

Markham, ON L3R 2N8, Canada

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Location:

Position Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Reporting To:

Senior Manager, Rewards & Recognition

Start Date:

Immediately

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Compensation:

$55,000-$65,000 per annum

Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.

Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.

At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.

Summary:

The Occupational Health & Return-to-Work Coordinator coordinates workplace injury, disability, and return-to-work programs across multiple provinces, ensuring strict compliance with provincial workers' compensation legislation and company policies. Serving as the central operational liaison between injured employees, site supervisors, and the various provincial Workers' Compensation Boards representatives across Canada, this role ensures strict statutory compliance and timely claim filing. This role features a hybrid environment blending administrative office work with regular travel up to twice a week on average to operational sites, requiring the flexibility to occasionally adjust start and end times to align with business needs.

Responsibilities :

As an Occupational Health & Return-to-Work Coordinator , your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Claims Administration & End-to-End Case Management
  • Coordinate and administer the entire injury, claim, and return-to-work lifecycle from initial reporting through resolution
  • Compile, track, and submit internal incident reports and required provincial employer injury reports within strict statutory timelines to eliminate late-filing penalties
  • Serve as the primary operational liaison between injured workers, site supervisors, treating healthcare providers, and provincial board case managers and adjudicators
  • Connect with employees, supervisors, healthcare providers, and compensation boards regarding outstanding documentation, medical updates, and claim information
  • Review incoming medical documentation and ensure functional abilities information is received to support return-to-work planning while strictly maintaining employee medical privacy and confidentiality rules
  • Track case progression by coordinating the collection of medical restrictions, monitor healing milestones, and compile files for regional case reviews
• Site Travel & Return-to-Work (RTW) Execution
  • Travel to operational sites (transfer stations, landfills, processing facilities) to support return-to-work consultants, onboard and support leaders on injury reporting protocols, and facilitate meetings as required
  • Collaborate closely with site managers and supervisors to identify, design, and implement customized modified duty plans based on documented medical restrictions and localized Physical Demands Analyses (PDAs)
  • Serve as the immediate, hands‑on resource for supervisors navigating injury investigation and reporting of a workplace injury; reinforce reporting protocols, request/follow up on incident investigations and coach supervisors on modified work enforcement
  • Comply with all on‑site health and safety protocols, including the mandatory use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during all facility site visits
• Legislative Compliance & Audit Tracking
  • Ensure compliance with applicable…