Return to Work Specialist Nu

Applications are invited from qualified individuals to fill the following position:
**One (1) Permanent Full-Time Return-to-Work Specialist**

**Human Resources**

**Salary: $36.10 (Min) - $45.14 (Max)**

**NBRHC - NORTH BAY**

Reporting to the Manager of Occupational Health Safety & Wellness, the Return-to-work

Specialist (RTW) is responsible for the management of occupational and non-occupational

disability claims for the organization. The Return-to-Work specialist will employ the principles of

disability management to actively manage the return to work of all disabled employees to

ensure they are provided with appropriate support while promoting early and safe return to

work. The RTW specialist will manage the reporting and monitoring of WSIB incident reports

and claims for employees of NBRHC. This includes completion of Form 7, maintaining records,

preparing and communicating modified work proposals and acting as a liaison with the WSIB

and payroll.

The Return-to-Work Specalist is responsible for ensuring all legislative, Hospital of Ontario
Disability Income Plan (HOODIP), and Disability Management best practices are met and
maintained.
The Return-to-Work Specalist is responsible for the administration of the Attendance Support
Program including evaluating and identifying areas for attendance improvement within the
organization. The Return-to-Work Specalist is responsible for monitoring employee absence
statistics and provides support, advice, and guidance to management with resepct to
attendance matters.

In addition, the Return-to-Work Specialist will complete complete ergonomic reveiws as
required and deliver proactive health and safety education and assist with the development and
implementation of OHSW policies and procedures.

Degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration or an equivalent
combination of education and experience 

Three to five years recent Disability/WSIB Disability claims management experience 

Able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of applicable legislation that affects an
organization from an employment perspective, such as, Employment Standards Act,

Occupational Health and Safety Act, WSIB Act and Regulations, Accessibility Act,
Human Rights Code, etc. 

Experience working within in a unionized environment is preferred 

Experience in supporting multidisciplinary teams and knowledge of Ontario’s health
care systems preferred 

Demonstrated flexibility, organizational and time management skills in a high
pressure environment 

Excellent conflict resolution and mediation skills is required 

Strong computer skills including proficiency using database management & report
generation systems, Meditech, Word, Excel 

Working knowledge of the Parklane database system is an asset 

Demonstrated ability to determine level of urgency, risk, and find opportunity for
improvement 

Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships and influence others to a course
of action and resolution 

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with strong
attention to detail 

Must demonstrate commitment to ensure safety, the safety of fellow workers,
patients, volunteers, and visitors** **

Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health
events in this organization** **

Good attendance and work record required 

Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check recent within six (6) months is a

requirement

**The posting will remain open until the positions are filled.
- NBRHC is committed to achieving 100% compliance with its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy. As a result, please be advised _
- that in order to be eligible for employment at the Health Centre, all new hires must be compliant with our COVID-19 _
- Vaccination Policy and must be fully vaccinated prior to commencing employment. To be considered fully vaccinated, _
- an individual must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a combination of COVID-19 vaccines _
- approved by the World Health Organization (e.g. two doses of a two-dose vaccine series or one dose of a single-dose _
- vaccine series) and received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago._**_
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- to the Ontario Human Rights Code._**_ _**
- North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance _
- with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during _

**We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest.
**THE ORGANIZATION**

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique health care organization with three primary roles:
providing acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, functioning as the district

referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in