Disability Manager

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In this role, the Disability Manager works with Magna's manufacturing plants to develop, administer and manage WSIB and non-occupational disability programs. In this capacity, this role will ensure illness-related absences are managed in an effective, timely and cost-effective manner through new and existing occupation injury management (WSIB), non-occupational disability management, and absence management programs.

Your Responsibilities

• Salary: $90,000 - $130,000, annually
• Immediate, open position
• Collect and analyze corporate disability and claims data to identify trends, costs, and risk areas, using these analytics to drive evidence-based improvements in injury prevention and disability management outcomes.
• Establish disability management policies, procedures, and metrics that 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 on effective disability management. 
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training for plant claims coordinators covering early intervention and accommodation principles, WSIB claims management processes, and legal compliance requirements.
• Act as the corporate liaison with WSIB, insurance carriers, medical consultants, and rehabilitation providers, while partnering with claims coordinators, Health & Safety, HR to ensure the effective integration of disability management and safety programs across the organization.
• Prepare written submissions for WSIB Appeals & Tribunal cases and present at Oral Hearings, both virtually and 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 (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 relation to the job 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 candidate selection process.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.

These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.

Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.