Disability Manager

Disability Manager – Magna International

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you help develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees with support and resources for success, offering exciting responsibilities and development prospects.

Group Summary

Magna is one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global entrepreneurial team. With 65+ years of expertise, our interconnected products and vehicle expertise position us to advance mobility.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, the Disability Manager works with manufacturing plants to develop, administer, and manage WSIB and non‑occupational disability programs. Responsibilities include:

Your Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze corporate disability and claims data to identify trends, costs, and risk areas and use analytics to drive evidence‑based improvements.
• Establish disability management policies, procedures, and metrics to ensure consistency and compliance with legal and corporate requirements.
• Oversee and support complex WSIB and non‑occupational disability cases, providing expert guidance to local HR, claims coordinators, and Health & Safety teams.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training for plant claims coordinators covering early intervention, accommodation principles, WSIB claims processes, and legal compliance.
• Act as the corporate liaison with WSIB, insurance carriers, medical consultants, and rehabilitation providers, partnering with claims coordinators, Health & Safety, and HR.
• Prepare written submissions for WSIB Appeals & Tribunal cases and present at oral hearings, virtually or in person, as required.

Who We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in case management of WSIB and non‑occupational claims.
• 1+ year of experience managing disability management programs in a multi‑site company.
• Mentoring and training experience.
• Preferred qualifications: university degree and/or professional designation (e.g., COHN, OT Reg, NIDMAR).
• Extensive knowledge of WSIB Operational Policies and Procedures and relevant legislation.
• Strong communication, decision‑making, and multitasking skills with ability to work independently.

Please Note

• Regular overnight travel 10% of the time.
• Accommodations for disabilities in the selection process are available upon request.
• Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check, and if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the selection process.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. We are an equal‑opportunity employer, hiring based on experience and qualifications, regardless of color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital condition, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR and local data privacy laws.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Corporate