Occupational Therapist

Winnipeg, MB

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2-week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

• Provide consultation for the case management of claims related to rehabilitation, musculoskeletal injuries, and ergonomics;
• Evaluate medical information from various sources to provide evidence-based recommendations for workplace accommodation;
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations to improve ergonomics;
• Conduct and/or coordinate Job Demands Analysis to establish bona fide job requirements and facilitate safe return-to-work planning;
• Conduct Job Hazard Assessments and provide respective recommendations to facilitate safer work;
• Act as a liaison to connect employees and line management with injury prevention and early intervention resources;
• Support ergonomic and injury prevention programs;
• Perform timely reporting, and communication with internal and external stakeholders, as required;
• Develop and deliver health education presentations and other guidance resources to increase overall awareness occupational health matters;
• Collaborate with the occupational health and disability management teams to develop and implement continuous improvement and business plan initiatives.

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university;
• Must be registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba;
• Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy is an asset;
• Minimum of five years' experience in occupational therapy, experience with ergonomics, job demands analysis and hazard assessment is considered an asset;
• Possess a valid Driver's Licence in the province of Manitoba;
• Knowledge of related legislation and regulations, including the Workplace Safety and Health Act, the Human Rights Code, the Personal Health Information Act;
• Possess an analytical nature, initiative, self-motivation, and mature judgment skills, with the demonstrated ability to make and implement sound decisions.