Temporary Full-Time Employee Health & Wellness Coordinator

Closing Date: September 23, 2025 12:00 AM

 

 

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking to fill the following position with a highly motivated, team-orientated professional:

Temporary Full-Time

Employee Health and Wellness Coordinator

Reporting to the VP- Human Resources and Support Services, the Employee Health and Wellness Coordinator will oversee the employee wellness program and occupational and non-occupational claims, including WSIB/WCB, medical leaves of absence, Long-Term Disability (LTD), return-to-work planning, and accommodations at DRHC. The role will work with employees, managers, healthcare providers, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient claim processing and employee wellness program management. This role will review and recommend improvements to disability management policies and processes, analyze data, and collaborate with internal and external resources to facilitate safe and timely return-to-work processes.

Responsibilities:

• Employee Health will maintain close communication with Management re: health initiatives
• Case Management- Short and Long term disability
• Evaluation and manage medical leaves of absence, coordinating closely with the LTD provider for seamless claim management and return-to-work planning. Develop effective relations to collaborate with the employee, human resources, management, union and relevant health care professionals to implement return to work and /or modified work programs
• Participate in case management discussions and meetings, offering insights and expertise
• Review and determine the appropriateness of medical documentation for sick leave benefits
• Maintenance and management of the Chronic Illness Program
• Maintenance and management of the Attendance Support Program
• Liaises with managers and Human Resources in the organization on any process or procedure issues impacting leaves of their staff
• Works with managers to track and monitor all absences and leaves; coordinates leave of absences with all relevant parties including employees, managers, HR, payroll and benefits
• Manages the full cycle of WSIB claims including reporting, documentation, follow-up, and resolution. Ensures accurate and timely submission of WSIB claims, maintaining compliance with policies and regulations
• Direct employees to appropriate care
• Review employee incident reports when received, and handle appropriately
• Facilitates Wellness programming and Immunization Clinics
• Manage the Wellness Committee including terms of reference and action plan with key deliverables in alignment with the wellness strategy
• Manage and update the immunization status of employee, facilitates the administration of immunizations as required and follow-up on adverse reactions
• In consultation with Human Resources, develop policies and strategies to promote and establish employee wellness throughout the organization.
• Promote a culture of safety and coordinate the systematic implementation employee wellness

 

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following key competencies, record of experience and academic preparation:

• Diploma in Nursing, HR, or related field, required
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Human Resources, Nursing, Kinesiology or allied health or equivalent, preferred
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in aspects of disability claims management, return to work principles, and unionized environments
• Strong knowledge of Human Rights legislation
• Disability Management experience, preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Proven Attendance record
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Dryden Regional Health Centre's Code of Conduct and Standards of Behaviour
• Demonstrates DRHC Core Values; Accountability, Integrity, Humility, Compassion and Respect

This is a Non-Union position. Starting salary is $41.07/hr., plus up to 21% in lieu of vacation and benefits. Applicants are requested to forward a completed resume and cover letter to: hr@drhc.on.ca

This posting will remain open internally until September 23, 2025; interviews will commence as applications are received, final selection may occur prior to closing. We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3. Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates.

Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

 

 

 

 

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