Jobs

Primary Role:

The occupational health coordinator supports organizations in analyzing, preventing, and managing absences related to illness, disability, or recurring issues. They act as an expert advisor to HR, managers, and employees to promote a sustainable return to work, while ensuring compliance with Quebec laws, particularly those governed by the CNESST.

Responsibilities:

Absenteeism Case Analysis and Management

• Identify causes and trends in prolonged or repeated absences
• Develop individualized return-to-work action plans
• Collaborate with HR, insurers, and medical professionals

Employee Support

• Provide personalized support to employees on disability leave
• Facilitate a gradual reintegration adapted to the position
• Promote psychological and physical well-being at work

Internal Policy Development

• Design absenteeism prevention strategies
• Update leave and absence management policies
• Advise leadership on best practices

Legal Compliance

• Ensure compliance with provincial laws (CNESST, labour standards)
• Inform stakeholders of legal obligations

Training and Awareness

• Train managers in proactive absence management
• Roll out workplace health awareness campaigns

Monitoring and Reporting

• Produce statistical reports on absences
• Propose recommendations based on collected data

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent listening and empathy skills to support employees through sensitive situations
• Ability to communicate diplomatically with a variety of stakeholders (employees, managers, unions, healthcare professionals)
• Strong sense of collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Ability to positively influence and rally stakeholders around sustainable solutions
• Proven experience in helping relationships, enabling humane, personalized support in managing personal and professional situations that affect workplace presence and engagement

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with HR management tools and absenteeism tracking systems
• In-depth knowledge of Quebec labour laws and regulations, particularly CNESST and labour standards
• Recognized expertise in the ARWIOD (Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases), including compensation, rehabilitation, and return-to-work processes, ensuring support that is both legally compliant and responsive to organizational needs
• Ability to analyze statistical data and produce clear, relevant reports
• Aptitude for designing internal policies and prevention strategies tailored to organizational realities

Adaptability:

The Coordinator must demonstrate flexibility to work across various environments (public, private, unionized or non-unionized) and adapt to organizational realities as well as legislative developments, particularly regarding labour standards and disability. They must also show strong resilience in the face of the human and emotional challenges tied to absenteeism, adopting a professional, empathetic, and solutions-focused approach.

Education:

• University degree in human resources management, industrial relations, occupational psychology, occupational health, social work, psychoeducation, or a related field
• Any additional certification in disability management, mediation, or mental health is an asset

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a role related to absence management, disability, or return to work
• Experience in a unionized environment strongly recommended
• Experience in individual support and HR policy development

Why join Ressources FL?

• A competitive salary based on your experience
• A competitive group insurance program (medication, dental, vision, health spending account, professional services, life and long-term disability)
• Access to telemedicine
• Possible hybrid schedule
• The opportunity to actively contribute to a dynamic, growing company where your opinion truly matters
• A dynamic, welcoming, human, and collaborative team