Health and Safety Specialist

Health and Safety Specialist - (FT) - National Office (Toronto)

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At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward.

• Vision: An inclusive, barrier‑free society for people with disabilities.
• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.

The opportunity

We have a full‑time permanent opportunity for a Health and Safety Specialist within our People and Culture team. Reporting to the Associate Director, Health, Safety and Wellness, the Health & Safety Specialist (Claims Administration) ensures that the organization is in compliance with regulations, standards and policies across Canada. The role is responsible for the effective coordination and administration of disability management, workplace accommodations, and return‑to‑work programmes for both unionised and non‑unionised employees.

The Health and Safety Specialist supports timely, safe and sustainable returns to work by working collaboratively with employees, unions, managers, health care providers and third‑party insurers.

In collaboration with the Health, Safety and Wellness team, the Specialist provides comprehensive Health, Safety and Wellness programme support including policies, procedures, training and initiatives for a healthy environment across all business enterprises at March of Dimes Canada and supports wellness programmes in line with our Culture Code that enhance employee health, attendance, morale and productivity.

• Coordinate and manage short‑term disability (STD), long‑term disability (LTD), workplace injuries (WSIB or WCB) and non‑occupational leaves.
• Collaborate with unions and employee representatives to develop and implement accommodation and return‑to‑work (RTW) plans that meet individual and organisational needs.
• Act as a liaison between employees, managers, unions, health care providers and insurance carriers throughout the disability or accommodation process.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation including the Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Employment Standards Act (ESA) and WSIB/WCB legislation.
• Develop individualised, medically supported RTW/accommodation plans in consultation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain timely, accurate and confidential case documentation and reporting.
• Support the review and resolution of complex or escalated disability or accommodation issues.
• Advise managers and employees on responsibilities and best practices related to attendance, accommodation and wellness support.
• Track trends and metrics in absenteeism and disability cases; identify opportunities for early intervention or programme improvement.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of training and awareness sessions related to health, attendance and accommodation.

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Disability Management, Occupational Health or a related field.
• Certification such as CDMP (Certified Disability Management Professional) or CRTWC (Certified Return to Work Coordinator) is considered an asset.
• 2–5 years of experience in disability management, preferably in a unionised and non‑unionised environment.
• Knowledge of relevant employment and human rights legislation.
• Experience interpreting and applying collective agreements and workplace policies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, discretion and empathy.
• Strong organisational and case‑management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant case‑management or HRIS software.
• Hybrid work…