Job Posting Information
Temporary position until approximately November 1, 2028.
About The Ottawa Hospital
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.
Position Information
The Senior Advisor Occ Health consults collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide guidance, assistance and provide resolution of issues for workplace injuries. This role provides strategic and expertise to stakeholders in the interest of maintaining compliance/alignment with hospital policies, best practices, and legislation.
The Senior Advisor is also responsible for managing workplace injuries, providing technical guidance, and support to stakeholders that they support. This role works collaboratively with all levels of Organizational Stakeholders to address related to their functional area and will recommend potential solutions.
What You Will Bring
- Three (3) year community college in Human Resources, Occupational Health, Business Administration or a related discipline;
- Five (5) years of WSIB related experience;
- General knowledge of WSIB Act and WSIB Policy and Procedures including Early and Safe Return to Work and WSIB NEER Program and their implication in a Hospital setting;
- Knowledge of WSIB software (i.e. Park lane);
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and keyboarding required;
- Excellent decision-making skills needed when determining course of action;
- Above average oral and written communication skills;
- Strong organizational, time management and analytical skills required in order to meet crucial deadlines;
- Must be able to work as part of a team;
- Exercise discretion and tact in dealing with sensitive and/or confidential issues.
You will stand out with:
- Certified Disability Management Practitioner;
- Clinical background/Health related discipline (such as OT, PT, behavioral therapist, RN, RPN, OHN, Kinesiologist);
- Proficiency in English and French oral expression (level 4 - advanced) and comprehension (level 4 - advanced).
The Ottawa Hospital uses a
5-level language proficiency scale to define the required level of language skills in English and in French for positions at the Hospital, and to evaluate job candidate language skills. Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English speaking clients.
Click here for additional information on The Ottawa Hospital's language proficiency levels.
What You Can Expect From Us
The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.
The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.
Interested? Apply today!
If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact TOHRecruitment@toh.ca.
