Posted 4 days ago
Abilities Management Specialist
@ The Corporation of The City of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
The Corporation of The City of Victoria is hiring an Abilities Management Specialist to manage case files for employees with workplace injuries or illness, including WorkSafeBC and long-term disability claims. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday (35-hour week), with a salary band of $89,082.43 to $104,801.32 and possible hybrid work from home. The posting requires a diploma in a related field and 2 years of return-to-work or workers' compensation experience.
Responsibilities:
- Manage Workers' Compensation, early intervention, LTD and short-term illness claims
- Develop modified and return-to-work plans with medical documentation
- Monitor plans and liaise with employees, supervisors and external stakeholders
- Coordinate WorkSafeBC Early Access to Physiotherapy referrals
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in disability management, HR, OHS or related field
- 2 years' return-to-work or workers' compensation experience
- Working knowledge of disability management legislation
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Disability Management, Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety |
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The Corporation of The City of Victoria
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The City of Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, one of 13 municipalities that make up Greater Victoria. The Capital City of British Columbia, Victoria is a community of choice for its temperate climate, natural beauty and recreation opportunities. Victoria is a small urban city, with a resident population of approximately 83,000. That figure swells to 200,000 each day as the region’s economic and employment hub. The region is known as a centre for technological innovation, and remains an international tourism destination. Other large industries include post-secondary education, marine use and government. Located in a sub-Mediterranean zone, Victoria enjoys the mildest climate in Canada. This, combined with spectacular outdoor setting adorned with ocean views and mountain vistas, encourage year round recreational opportunities including hiking, golfing, cycling, gardening and kayaking. Each day City employees work to provide the best services possible for our citizens. From the provision of clean water, garbage collection, and emergency services to recreation classes, transportation planning and land-use development, first-rate City services are the foundation for building a healthy, safe and sustainable community. Facing new challenges each day, the City of Victoria is evolving to find innovative ways of providing the highest level of service possible.
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- 1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1P6, CA
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- The Corporation of The City of Victoria
- City of Victoria BC
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- Transportation and road maintenance
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The City of Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, one of 13 municipalities that make up Greater Victoria. The Capital City of British Columbia, Victoria is a community of choice for its temperate climate, natural beauty and recreation opportunities. Victoria is a small urban city, with a resident population of approximately 83,000. That figure swells to 200,000 each day as the region’s…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Victoria, BC |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1862 |
| Specialties | Public administrationMunicipal governmentCivic servicesRecreationParksTransportation and road maintenanceEngineering and municipal infrastructureEmergency servicesEmergency PreparednessSanitation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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Job Description
Abilities Management Specialist
Competition Number: 26/201
Posting Scope: Internal / External
Posted Date: November 3, 2026
Closing Date: November 24, 2026, 4:30 PM PST
Department: People and Culture
Work schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week) Continuous – (Full-Time)
Salary: Pay Band 3 ($89,082.43 to $104,801.324)
Job Code: 3241
Employee Group: This is an Exempt position
Number of Vacancies: 1
WORK FROM HOME
The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction.
EDO
The successful candidate may be eligible for earned days off, earning up to two days per month in recognition of time worked beyond core operational hours. Such arrangements are subject to change based on operational needs.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Manager of Health, Safety and Wellness, the Abilities Management Specialist is responsible for timely and effective case management, rehabilitation services, and stay at work and return to work planning for employees experiencing injury or illness. Working in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, the Abilities Management Specialist contributes to program outcomes reducing the human and financial impacts of illness and injury in the workplace. The Abilities Management Specialist fosters common understanding of abilities management principles with operational leaders, and maintains effective working relationships to remove barriers preventing employees from working to their abilities.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Case management of Worker’s Compensation, early intervention, long term disability and short-term illness claims and appropriate follow up with employees; includes immediate triage of WorkSafeBC claims to support employees through the identification of recovery at work opportunities.
- Through collaboration with employees, leaders, union representatives and insurance providers, develops and communicates modified and return to work plans supported by medical documentation.
- Monitors progress of plans and liaises with employees, supervisors and external stakeholders as required throughout return to work process; removing potential barriers to successful return to work.
- Coordinates WorkSafeBC Early Access to Physiotherapy referrals and submits appropriate information to WorkSafeBC.
- Maintains effective communications and collaboration with partners including operational leaders, payroll, human resource consultants, unions, employees and service providers to facilitate timely return to work programs.
- Maintains effective communications with external partners including LTD providers, WorkSafeBC to facilitate timely return to work programs.
- Facilitate employee connections to support services and programs (EFAP, community services) on a case-by-case basis.
- Provide advice and consultation to operational leaders on established City policies and procedures relating to abilities management.
- Maintains and updates records related to the administration of injury\illness processes including case management plans, employee files and Human Resources Information Systems as required.
- Contributes to the preparation for and administration of meetings and committees related to abilities management.
- Contributes to the planning, development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of Abilities Management programs, and other Health, Safety and Wellness initiatives.
- Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma in disability management, human resources, occupational health and safety or a related field
- 2 years’ experience in return to work planning, administration of Workers’ Compensation claims, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMPETENCIES
- Working knowledge and understanding of disability management principles and processes and related legislation.
- Team player with strong relationship building skills to maintain effective and respectful working relationships with internal and external partners under circumstances that may be sensitive and emotionally charged.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including effective listening, conflict resolution, and commitment to customer service.
- Ability to work tactfully and sensitively in a variety of situations including exercising substantial discretion with highly sensitive and confidential information and identifying issues which require escalation.
- Strong analytical, interpretation and research skills.
- Understanding of key issues and trends in the human resources and occupational health and safety fields and willingness to understand client areas of responsibility and issues impacting their business.
- Excellent computer literacy to effectively operate Microsoft office programs and case management software.
- Must have strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy in a fast paced, deadline orientated environment.
- Ability to work independently, organize workload and set priorities.
To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.
The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.
If you require assistance, please email us at [email protected].
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