Health & Wellness Specialist Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,HR/Recruitment

Expected Salary Range: $80487 - $100609 Annually

Target Variable Performance Pay: 8%

The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s experience, education, training, and alignment with the role’s requirements. For positions covered by a collective agreement, placement within the range will follow the applicable step or classification.

WORK ILLUSTRATION:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive disability management professional who will lead the administration and continuous enhancement of the company’s disability management program. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing occupational and non-occupational disability claims, coordinating return-to-work processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and organizational policies.

The role is accountable for overseeing injury and illness reporting, managing all interactions and correspondence with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), and facilitating early, safe, and sustainable return-to-work outcomes. The incumbent will monitor disability trends, support the organization’s experience rating objectives, and provide expert guidance on complex disability management matters.

Working closely with leaders, employees, healthcare providers, and external agencies, the successful candidate will assess the impact of legislative and regulatory changes, recommend appropriate actions, and implement solutions that minimize organizational risk and ensure compliance. In addition, the incumbent will collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop, champion, and execute health, wellness, and disability management initiatives that promote employee well-being, enhance workplace health outcomes, and support the achievement of organizational goals.

The successful candidate is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.

You must possess the following competencies and will be pre-screened for those bolded, prior to the interview portion of the selection process. Competencies are listed in order of significance.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Functions as the primary contact for the WSIB program internally and to the WSIB.

Verifies claims are being managed in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance (WSI) Act and related policies are being adjudicated in both the best interest of the company and employee.

Responsible for WSIB submissions, reliable data entry, consultation and training delivery.

Reduces actual claim costs by ensuring all claims are submitted to WSIB and closed in a timely manner to assist in minimizing the annual premium paid to WSIB.

Leads and implements organizational process in support of early and safe return to work for both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.

Supports the organization’s disability management processes (occupational and non-occupational) to review medical documentation, liaising with medical professionals to understand employee medical conditions, restrictions and prognosis.

Assists Leaders with Offers of Modified Work and return to work plans to support occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.

Provides oversight and reporting for all short-term and long-term disability cases (occupational and non-occupational) for the organization.

Supports HR Business Partners and Health and Safety Consultants to execute employee return to work processes (as needed).

Coordinates the Early and Safe Return to Work (ESRTW) Program to assist, guide and direct Leaders/ Employees/ Union/ Society in the Return to Work (RTW) process using best practices for disability management.

Develops, enhances and prepares reporting to support disability management system for internal and external stakeholders to support decision-making and drive health services performance improvements.

Monitors trends and makes recommendations to support management system and disability process improvements.

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