Employee Health and Wellness Services

Employees are an organization’s greatest asset and this begins with occupational health. When the people carrying out the work and representing the organization are depleted, that will be reflected in the organization’s services and products. When employees are supported in maintaining their health and that of their family, their workloads and each other, work becomes more satisfying and production will be of higher quality. Healthy organizations require healthy people.

Our corporate support services include:

• Wellness Seminars and Workshops on various topics such as office ergonomics and the importance of proper lifting techniques and biomechanics just to name a few. We can customize the seminar to any topic based on the nature of your business.
• Keynote speaking engagements.

We provide objective, evidence-based independent medical assessment services to Employers and Insurers. Our extensive, vetted roster of experts across Ontario has all disciplines covered. Conflicts of interest are screened to ensure no prior doctor-patient relationship before engaging in a comprehensive document review, history, and clinical examination of the evaluee.
 

Insurer Examinations are predominantly desired by insurers who are attempting to make evidence-based decisions on files, claims, and/or specific benefits.
 

The expert can provide a detailed opinion about an evaluee’s physical, functional, and/or mental status while providing meaningful opinions on issues such as causation, pre-existing issues, current impairment, and rehabilitation needs.
 

Insurer Evaluations may be performed by a wide host of qualified medical, paramedical, and/or vocational professionals:

• Physiatrists
• Orthopaedic Surgeons
• General Practitioners (GP)
• Psychologists
• Psychiatrists
• Neuropsychologists
• Kinesiologists 
• Physiotherapists
• Neurologists
• Occupational Therapists
• Chiropractors
• And More

Provides detailed information regarding an occupation in which job tasks are identified. Recommendations are provided to accommodate the individual at the place of employment.

Completed over one or two days of functional assessment testing, a Functional Capacity Evaluation is designed to measure an individual’s physical abilities through a variety of objective tests. This can be helpful in determining if the individual can perform at the required level of ability necessary in order to perform their job tasks or can also be utilized in finding alternate forms of employment based on their physical/functional abilities.

The assessment entails a full review of the provided medical file, a thorough history, and a functional examination. The resulting final report will outline key findings and functional outcomes. This information may be used to assist with determining job matches.
 

FCEs are predominantly desired when evaluating an injured person’s functional capabilities in relation to work demands. The expert can provide a detailed opinion about an evaluee’s demonstrated levels of function as well as consistency of performance and effort levels put forth during the evaluation.
 

A Functional Capacity Evaluation may involve testing of the following nature:

• Ranges of Motion
• Manual Muscle Testing
• Gait Analysis
• Lifting Capacity
• Reaching Capacity
• Push/Pull Capacity
• Manual Methods of Testing
• Special Tests applicable to relevant Job Demands

A Job Site Assessment (JSA) is a review of an individual’s essential job tasks for their occupation and the associated physical demands. The physical environment in which the job occurs is also documented, which can include work station dimension and layout, equipment, tools and any other factors which can affect the workers environment.

A Job Site Analysis is a broader approach to identifying Physical Demands for a particular job, as it includes an on-site analysis of job enlargement duties, ergonomic factors, as well as health and safety cautions. Meanwhile, the Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) itself serves to outline all physical, environmental, and cognitive demands for a job. These assessments are performed by qualified registered evaluators.
 

These evaluations are predominantly requested when evaluating an injured person’s functional capabilities in relation to work demands, determining job match, or recommending a return to work accommodations.
 

Job Site Assessments and Physical Demands Analyses may involve:

• Interviews with Employee and/or Employer
• Review of National Occupational Classification (NOC), Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) and/or O*Net Online
• On-Site Walkthrough and Analysis
• On-Site Demands Testing

Post-offer assessment screening, also known as Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET), is a physical and/or aptitude assessment conducted after a job offer is made to ensure a candidate can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the role.

What is Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET)?

• Purpose: To assess a candidate's physical and/or cognitive abilities to determine if they can meet the demands of the job after a job offer has been made. 
• Timing: Conducted after a job offer, not as part of the initial hiring process. 
• Focus: Focuses on the specific physical and/or cognitive demands of the job, not a general health check. 
• Examples: May include functional testing (e.g., lifting, climbing, squatting), medical examinations, and cognitive assessments. 
• Benefits:
  • Improved workplace safety: By ensuring candidates are physically capable, POET can help reduce workplace injuries. 
  • Increased productivity: Employees who can physically perform the job requirements are more likely to be productive. 
  • Reduced costs: By identifying potential issues early, POET can help prevent costly injuries and lost productivity. 
  • Better employee retention: Matching employees to jobs that suit their physical abilities can lead to higher job satisfaction and retention. 

Vocational Evaluations (VOC) focus on an individual’s abilities and employment potential. Used to establish realistic job options for rehabilitation goal plans. The evaluator will examine and report on aptitudes, interests, transferable skills and employment related behaviours.

Transferable Skills Analysis Evaluations (TSA) provide insight into employment-related skills. Education, training, personal vocational characteristics are an integral component in the identification of employment options.

Labour Market Survey Evaluations (LMS) provide insight to present job opportunities currently posted and provides information regarding suitable employment alternatives and labour market trends for the individual.