Rehabilitation Consultant - Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness

 Req ID: 226076
Location: Provincial Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre 
Department: PS Occupational Wellness OHSW
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 27-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Provincial Manager of Disability Management, Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness (OHSW), the Rehabilitation Consultant actively manages employees absent from the workplace due to illness or injury.  This includes ensuring appropriate documentation to qualify for and maintain illness/injury benefits, helping employees to access available supports, assessing work environments and positions for individuals with limitations, and working with internal and external contacts to facilitate a safe and timely return to work.  The Rehabilitation Consultant remains proactive to ensure the department meets legislative requirements in the interest of a safe and healthy work environment.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Post-secondary degree in a health-related field required (Nursing, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology or Occupational Therapy preferred). 
• Completion of an appropriate and/or working towards credentials in the fields of Disability Management and/or Occupational Health & Safety preferred.
• Current membership in good standing with relevant professional college.
• Minimum of two years’ experience, with specialized knowledge of complex case/disability management.
• Experience in using functional abilities assessments/demands analysis and assessments of cognitive demands/abilities, as tools for return to work.
• Superior critical thinking, research analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building, facilitation and leadership skills.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills. 
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Rights Code, etc.).  Knowledge of healthcare issues and case management trends/best practices. 
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Internet Explorer, and GroupWise. 
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Location will be determined based on the successful candidate

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union
Band: NU04
Hourly Rate: $39.05 - $47.84
Annual Salary: $76,150 - $93,284

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.

What you'll love about Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. 

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.