Abilities Lead

Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid, 2–3 days onsite)

Language: Strong written and verbal English communication required

Duration: 6 months with potential for extension until May 2028 

Background Check Requirement: Background check and 2 professional references

 

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a respected organization in the broader public sector to hire an Abilities Lead. In this role, you will support programs that directly impact employee wellbeing, ensuring individuals receive the care, accommodations, and guidance they need to succeed at work.

 

You will work closely with HR leaders, business partners, and health and safety teams, playing a key role in managing disability claims and return-to-work programs. This is a collaborative, people-first environment where your expertise will help shape positive outcomes for employees across the organization.

 

This role is open to all qualified candidates; however, preference may be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis and or/have experience working with First Nations, Inuit or Métis communities. The final hiring decision will be based on merit.

 

What’s In It for You

You’ll join a collaborative workplace that prioritizes employee wellbeing, inclusion, and meaningful impact. This role offers the opportunity to support individuals through important moments in their employment journey, while gaining valuable exposure to public sector HR practices and cross-functional partnerships. You’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll manage the intake and progression of disability claims, including STD, LTD, and workers’ compensation cases
• In this role, you’ll coordinate return-to-work and gradual reintegration plans with HR Business Partners and leaders
• You’ll review and implement workplace accommodations, including ergonomic adjustments and flexible work arrangements
• You’ll collaborate with HR and Occupational Health and Safety teams to ensure consistent and supportive case management
• You’ll apply disability management best practices across unionized and non-unionized environments

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in disability management, claims, and workplace accommodations
• Strong expertise in return-to-work planning and case management for STD, LTD, and WSBC
• Experience working with HR systems such as PeopleSoft and workplace health databases
• Solid understanding of disability management principles in complex organizational settings
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and empathetic approach
• Experience working with First Nations, Inuit, or Métis communities is considered an asset

 

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.