Ability & Wellness Specialist (2026-MP-12)
About The Position
The University of Windsor is seeking an Ability and Wellness Specialist to join the Human Resources / Employee Safety and Wellness department. This role is responsible for leading and coordinating comprehensive disability case management and workplace accommodation processes for both occupational and non-occupational cases. The Specialist will act as the primary liaison among employees, department leaders, unions, healthcare providers, and external partners to ensure timely, effective, and legally compliant support for employees requiring medical leave, disability accommodation, or return-to-work planning. The position involves providing expert guidance, collaborative problem-solving, and adherence to relevant legislation such as the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA), and collective agreements. The role also contributes to policy development, program evaluation, and training initiatives to enhance employee wellness, ergonomic practices, and organizational capacity for sustainable ability management.
Requirements
- University degree, or a community college diploma in a related field (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety, Disability Management, or Human Resources).
- A minimum of 3 years of practical experience in a workplace accommodation or disability management role within a unionized environment.
- Direct experience in facilitation of return to work and accommodation.
- Strong working knowledge of governing legislation, including the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), Workplace Safety & Insurance Act and Regulations (WSIB).
- Experience in the development and delivery of training related to accommodating employees in the workplace.
- Experience working with Physical Demands Analyses.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a team and independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and commit to strict deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate comprehensive disability case management and workplace accommodation processes for occupational and non-occupational cases.
- Serve as the primary liaison among employees, department leaders, unions, healthcare providers, and external partners.
- Ensure timely, effective, and legally compliant support for employees requiring medical leave, disability accommodation, or return-to-work planning.
- Provide expert guidance and collaborative problem-solving.
- Adhere to relevant legislation, including the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA), and collective agreements.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
- Contribute to policy development, program evaluation, and training initiatives.
- Enhance employee wellness, ergonomic practices, and organizational capacity for sustainable ability management.
Benefits
- Health & Dental Benefits
- Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Coverage
- Pension Plan
- Tuition Remission (for self and dependents up to age 26)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Toldo Lancer Centre Membership
- Employee Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
