Leave Management Specialist

Please Note: If you are a current Hydro Ottawa employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve.

As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers all the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.

We are looking for trailblazers and innovators to join us as we build an energy future that will keep our City and our planet green for generations to come.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY

The Leave Management Specialist is a subject matter expert responsible for the administration of Hydro Ottawa’s leave and disability management programs. This role supports the Manager, Compensation, Pension and Benefits with the administration of the policies and programs related to disability management, accommodations, ergonomics and insured benefit plans. The Leave Management Specialist ensures compliance with legislative requirements while proactively promoting employee well-being and facilitating efficient return-to-work processes for occupational and non-occupational disabilities.

The Leave Management Specialist acts as the central point of contact for employees, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to effectively manage the leave management programs, along with group benefit plans.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end administration of the leave lifecycle, including accurate status updates within Human Resources Information Systems, verification of benefit entitlements, drafting necessary correspondence, and maintenance of the leave management toolkit.

• Liaise with third-party case management vendors on employee non-occupational illnesses and injuries including the administration, processing, and monitoring of short and long-term disability claims, and the development and implementation of accommodation and return-to-work programs, ensuring compliance with associated policies and procedures.

• Manage the accommodation process, including facilitating the placement of employees requiring accommodations, preparing accommodation agreements, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage and administer return-to-work programs through third-party vendors, acting as a liaison between all stakeholders, including the employee, supervisor and bargaining agent, where applicable.

• Track and report the progress of employees participating in modified work programs, ensuring appropriate modified work is established and maintained.

• Ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, including the establishment and implementation of individual emergency response plans and ongoing renewals.

• Develop and document all internal procedures and processes on disability management.

• Ensure compliance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Act, including reporting requirements.

• Process and verify monthly disability/WSIB premiums in accordance with WSIB rate groups and guidelines and complete year end reporting requirements.

• Work with the Occupational Health, Safety and Environment team to manage disability claims related to occupational injuries, including timely and accurate reporting of such incidents to WSIB per pre-established WSIB guidelines, and liaise with Managers/Supervisors as required to complete these requirements.

• Assist with preparing Employers’ evidence, including collecting/assembling information and meeting with stakeholders to review case history. May participate in WSIB hearings on behalf of the company as required.

• Support the management of Hydro Ottawa’s ergonomics program, including program development, liaison with third party vendors to facilitate assessments and facilitate implementation of recommendations.

• Provide senior management with monthly and quarterly metrics and analysis to support decision-making.

• Administer insured benefit plans in accordance with plan policy, best practice, and terms and conditions of employment. This includes meeting with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any group benefit related issues.

• Perform other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary education, preferably in Human Resources

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in leave and disability management

• Demonstrated experience in the administration of group benefit plans

• Strong understanding of all relevant legislative requirements and general policies and procedures

• Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably Google Workspace

• English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset

• Workday and Cority experience considered an asset

• Member of the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario considered an asset

• Experience working in a unionized environment considered an asset

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

Location:

Ottawa, ON

This is a management group opportunity. The annual salary range for this position identified below depends on experience, education, and professional designation. The successful candidate will be offered a salary within this range based on their qualifications.

Pay Range Minimum:

$74,517.10

Pay Range Maximum:

$111,775.67

Posting End Date (if applicable):

March 27, 2026

Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.