Job Description

About Us

Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
We bring this to life through three promises:

• Our People Promise – To be a great place to work.
• Our Customer Promise – To deliver world-class veterinary care, locally.
• Our Sustainability Promise – To be a force for good.

Guided by our values—We Care, We Dare, We Share—we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together.

Join one of Canada’s fastest-growing veterinary networks as a Leaves Specialist, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting employees through important life moments with care, expertise, and compassion.

What's in it for You?

• Meaningful impact – Play a critical role supporting employees through important life events by delivering a compassionate, seamless leave and accommodation experience
• Ownership & expertise – Manage end-to-end leave cases and build deep knowledge in leave administration, disability, and accommodation practices
• Collaborative environment – Partner closely with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and external providers to navigate complex cases across a national organization
• Comprehensive total rewards – Access competitive group benefits, retirement savings programs, and employee discounts within the VetStrategy network

We Are Unique/A Community of Excellence Awaits You

• Join a collaborative and growing People team supporting over 6,000 employees across Canada, where your work directly impacts employee wellbeing during critical life moments
• Enjoy a hybrid work model - work from our Woodbridge Home Office 2 days per week, with flexibility to work remotely the remainder of the time
• Play a key role in delivering a compassionate, compliant, and employee-centered leave experience across a diverse, national workforce
• Partner with cross-functional teams including HR, Payroll, Benefits, and external providers to manage complex and meaningful cases
• Be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to animal health, people care, and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture

What You Bring

• Administer the full lifecycle of employee leaves of absence, including medical, parental, disability, and statutory leaves, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
• Assess eligibility and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and company policies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on leave processes, pay implications, and return-to-work expectations
• Maintain consistent communication with employees throughout their leave while handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Coordinate accommodation and return-to-work plans, including modified duties, in collaboration with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and external vendors
• Manage leave-related data, documentation, and reporting, ensuring accuracy within HRIS systems and supporting audits as required
• Analyze leave trends and identify opportunities for process improvements, policy updates, and enhanced employee experience

Connect With Us!
Apply through the application link or email: careers@vetstrategy.com