Bilingual Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

Accountabilities: • Develop, implement, and monitor innovative, goal-oriented vocational rehabilitation strategies for members receiving disability benefits.

• Build customized return-to-work plans in collaboration with clients, colleagues, healthcare professionals, policyholders, and other care providers.

• Coordinate rehabilitation activities and services to support smooth, timely, and sustainable returns to employment.

• Work with policyholders and other stakeholders to develop creative and practical return-to-work solutions tailored to individual circumstances.

• Manage an assigned rehabilitation caseload across the Ottawa-Gatineau region and surrounding areas, with potential responsibility for additional geographic areas.

• Manage rehabilitation-related budgets and ensure resources are used effectively and appropriately.

• Communicate clearly with members, policyholders, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders, including when presenting complex or sensitive information.

• Coordinate and manage external vendors and service providers to ensure appropriate, effective, and efficient rehabilitation treatments and services.

• Participate in mediation and negotiation sessions when required to help align the interests of clients, care providers, policyholders, and other parties.

• Balance multiple cases, deadlines, stakeholder needs, and competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service and documentation.

Requirements:

• University degree in a relevant discipline, with preference for Health Sciences , particularly Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or related fields.

• At least 5 years of vocational rehabilitation experience , or several years of active rehabilitation experience.

• Professional designation such as Accredited Rehabilitation Professional (ARP) and/or Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CCRC) is an asset.

• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation industry standards, disability insurance, medical terminology, and disability and rehabilitation management best practices.

• Fully bilingual in French and English , with the ability to support clients across different jurisdictions.

• Professional experience managing budgets.

• Valid driver's license and access to a car, as regional travel is required.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite .

• Comfortable delivering presentations to large groups in both virtual and in-person settings.

• Strong ability to develop creative solutions to complex rehabilitation challenges.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, mediation, and organizational skills.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, adapt to changing demands, and manage tight deadlines.

• Genuine interest in helping individuals achieve sustainable and meaningful returns to employment.

• Prior military experience is considered a strong asset.

Benefits:

• Expected salary range of CAD $51,975 to $86,625 , depending on location, qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related factors.

• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn performance-based incentive compensation.

• Full-time remote/home-based work arrangement.

• Regional travel opportunities across Ottawa-Gatineau and surrounding areas.

• Health, dental, mental health, and vision coverage.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Life and AD&D insurance coverage.

• Adoption and surrogacy benefits.

• Wellness benefits and employee/family assistance programs.

• Retirement savings plans, including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions, where eligible.

• Financial education and counseling resources.

• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days.

• Statutory leaves of absence.

• Flexible environment focused on professional development, well-being, and inclusion.

• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your career within a global environment.

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