Drive impactful return to work and accommodation solutions that support inclusive, high-performing workplaces.
Bring your aptitude in disability management, employment accommodation and return to work to the Ontario Public Service (OPS) Treasury Board Secretariat. You will be responsible for providing best practices in disability management, facilitating occupational and non-occupational return to work and employment accommodation; managing case files by researching and gathering all relevant material, including confidential health-related information; and supporting program development, implementation and management.
Note: This competition will be used to create an eligibility list to fill upcoming opportunities in multiple locations.
The OPS is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from people with disabilities and can provide accommodations during hiring processes. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. The OPS fosters a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths.
Interested in learning more?
Attend our
Information Session on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 12:00 pm to learn more about the role, the branch, and the recruitment process. Please register.
Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.
The
Disability Accommodation Specialist provides expert advisory services related to return to work planning and disability employment accommodation. The role supports employees and organizational stakeholders by guiding medically informed and sustainable employment accommodation and return to work solutions. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will advise on complex cases, seek and review health information for disability employment accommodation and return to work.
In this role you will:
- serve as a lead advisor on return to work planning for employees recovering from illness, injury, or disability
- assess medical and functional information to advise on safe, appropriate employment accommodation, and timely return to work options
- guide clients on graduated, modified, transitional, and complex disability management cases
- collaborate with managers, Human Resource/Labour Relation partners, employees, unions (where applicable), and healthcare professionals
- advise on complex employment accommodation and return to work barriers, including permanent limitations and non standard work situations
- support decision making by identifying risks, options, and mitigation strategies related to employment accommodation and return to work cases
- you have employment accommodation and return to work case management expertise with ability to interpret medical information and identify rehabilitation/accommodation options
- you have knowledge of and ability to interpret human resources and labour relations policies, principles, techniques, collective agreements and legislation related to disability management
- you have knowledge of confidentiality and privacy issues related to personal health information and relevant trends and developments to influence or suggest improvements to programs and processes
- you are proficient with computers and have knowledge of software applications to manage case data, prepare reports, presentations, briefing materials, and complex research materials
- you have consultation and negotiation skills to provide expert advice on sensitive employment accommodation and return to work matters
- you have ability to deal professionally with a broad range of clients and stakeholders, including employees, managers, health professionals and bargaining agents
- you have communication skills to develop and present reports, recommendations, proposed guidelines and best practices, and draft procedures, briefing notes, and educational materials
- you have experience researching and analyzing case information to develop effective case management strategies, initiatives and solutions to support case resolution and legislative/program compliance
- you have project management and evaluation skills to participate on project teams
- you use analytical skills to determine and recommend appropriate action, interpret health-related information, deal with issues, and identify barriers to case resolution
- you are skilled at planning, organizing and coordinating work priorities with related areas and within operational and legislative deadlines
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
- a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
