Disability Case Coordinator

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, the Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.  

Site:  Toronto General Hospital
Department: Health Services
Reports to: Manager, Disability Case Coordinators
Work Model: Hybrid
Grade: N0:07
Salary: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 30, 2024

Position Summary

Utilizing specialized knowledge and experience to determine fitness to perform and accommodation needs as an integral member of the Occupational Health & Safety Department, the DISABILITY CASE COORDINATOR employs the principles of disability management to actively manage and ensure all disabled employees are provided with appropriate job placements to effect early and safe return to work, reducing time loss and improving productivity. The principal responsibilities include:

• Managing actively employees’ absence from the workplace, due to non-complex illness or injury
• Managing the non-complex return to work process for occupational and non-occupational cases, advising management and union on appropriate job placement
• Remaining proactive to ensure the Hospital meets legislative requirements in the interest of a safe and healthy work environment
• Performing communication and administrative responsibilities
• Performing cross-functional duties, as assigned or requested
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned by the Manager Disability Case Management.

• Completion of or actively enrolled in attaining credentials in the field of Disability Management and/or Occupational Health and Safety
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in complex disability management, return to work planning, WSIB injury/illness claims, unionized environments, supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Completion or in pursuit of CDMP designation
• Understanding of principles of the duty to accommodate, health and safety legislation, HOODIP

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.