Webinar Series
Work Disability Management System (WDMS) Standard (CSA Z1011:20)

Centre for Research on Work Disability Policy (CRWDP), Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness, and Performance (CISWP), and Canadian Standards Associations (CSA Group) have partnered together to present a webinar series on the Work Disability Management System Standard (CSA Z1011:20).

Register in advance for these free webinars below.

Partners: Centre for Research on Work Disability Policy (CRWDP), Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness, and Performance (CISWP), and Canadian Standards Associations (CSA Group)

Accessibility: Captioning, Sign Language and French-English Interpretation will be made available upon request. Please send your request at least three business days in advance to: simam@iwh.on.ca (for webinars hosted by CRWDP) or pmatos@conestogac.on.ca (for webinars hosted by CISWP).

Webinar 1: Formal Launch of the Work Disability Management System (WDMS) Standard CSA Z1011

Date/Time: Monday, September 14th, 2020 @ 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT

Hosted by: CIWSP, Conestoga College

Outline:

  • Introduction, Welcome and Opening Remarks: Dr. Amin Yazdani (CISWP)
  • Standard Development Process: Candace Sellar (CSA)
  • Overview of the Work Disability Work Disability Management System Standard: Drs. Amin Yazdani (CISWP), Emile Tompa (CRWDP), David Brown (CIBC)
  • Q-A session

Panelists:

  • Drs. Amin Yazdani (CISWP)
  • David Brown (CIBC)
  • Emile Tompa (CRWDP)

Closing remark and announcing the next webinar:
Amin Yazdani (CISWP)

Registration is closed.
https://conestogac.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RstklpApQaGcs6pUIa9Zbg

Video recording of Webinar 1. PDF copy of Webinar 1 presentation slides.

 

Webinar 2: Conversations on Managing Mental Health in the Workplace

Date/Time: Monday, October 5th, 2020 @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT

Hosted by: CRWDP

Outline:

  • Introduction and Welcome: Dr. Emile Tompa (CRWDP)
  • Welcome from CSA Representative and Standards Overview: Candace Sellar (CSA)
  • High-level summary of the Standard (CSA Z1011:20, Work disability management system): Dr. Emile Tompa (CRWDP)
  • ​Panel Discussion: Mental Health in the Workplace
  • Q-A session: Moderated by Lina Lopez (CSA)

Panelists:

  • Dr. David Brown (CIBC)
  • Andrew Harkness (WSPS)
  • Drew Sousa (OOHNA)
  • Terri Szymanski (OPS Employee Union)

Closing remark and announcing the next webinar:
Dr. Emile Tompa (CRWDP)

Registration is closed.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_clZWLrzvRkSfax0k7KSASg 

Video recording of Webinar 2. PDF copy of Webinar 2 presentation slides.

 

Webinar 3: Continued Conversations on Managing Mental Health in the Workplace

Date/Time: Monday, October 19th, 2020 @ 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT

Hosted by: CIWSP, Conestoga College

Outline: 

  • Opening Remarks (Dr. Amin Yazdani, Director, CISWP)
  • Standard Development Process (Lina Lopez, Project Manager, CSA Group)
  • Evidence Supporting the Work Disability Management System Standard (Dr. Amin Yazdani, Director, CISWP) 
  • Panel Discussion: Mental Health in the Workplace

Panelists:

  • Alec Farquhar: Chair, Engagement, Centre for Research on Work Disability Policy Steering Committee, Disability and Work Canada
  • Dr. Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia: Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto
  • Dr. Georgia Pomaki: Leader, Mental Health Specialists; Wellness, Disability & Life
  • Drew Sousa: Executive Director, Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association

Registration is closed.
https://conestogac.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1HDSTlnnRUuz4KJ25MJ5cQ

Video recording of Webinar 3. PDF copy of Webinar 3 presentation slides.

 

Webinar 4: Conversations on the Employer Perspective

Date/Time: Monday, November 9th, 2020 @ 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST

Hosted by: CIWSP, Conestoga College

Outline:

  • Opening Remarks (Dr. Amin Yazdani, Director, CISWP)
  • Standard Development Process (Lina Lopez, Project Manager, CSA Group)
  • Overview of the Work Disability Management System Standard (Dr. Amin Yazdani, Director, CISWP)
  • Panel Discussion: Implication for Employers

Panelists:

  • Dr. Tyler Amell: Adjunct Faculty, Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences
  • Michael MacDonald: Manager, Health Services, Jazz Aviation
  • Dr. David Brown: Medical Director, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
  • Drew Sousa: Executive Director, Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association

Registration is closed.
https://conestogac.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vMrdwNqdSj-pwBvJBsNw4g

Video recording of Webinar 4. PDF copy of Webinar 4 presentation slides.

 

Webinar 5: Conversations on the Implications for Persons with Disabilities

Date/Time: Monday, December 7th, 2020 @ 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT

Hosted by: CIWSP, Conestoga College

Outline:

  • Opening Remarks (Dr. Amin Yazdani, Director, CISWP)
  • Standard Development Process (Lina Lopez, Project Manager, CSA Group)
  • Overview of the Work Disability Management System Standard (Dr. Amin Yazdani, Director, CISWP)
  • Panel Discussion: Implications for Persons with Disabilities

Panelists:

  • Sari Sairanen: Director of Health, Safety and Environment at UNIFOR
  • Maureen Haan: President & CEO at the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)
  • Dr. Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia: Assistant Professor, University of Waterloo

Registration is closed.
https://conestogac.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QhA7JN5KRVGkPBYq5TKC-g

Video recording of Webinar 5. PDF copy of Webinar 5 presentation slides.

 

Webinar 6: Continued Conversations on the Implications for Persons with Disabilities

Date/Time: Monday, January 11th, 2021 @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT

Hosted by: CRWDP

Outline:

  • Introduction (Dr. Emile Tompa, Director, CRWDP)
  • Standard Development Process (Lina Lopez, Project Manager, CSA Group)
  • Overview of the Work Disability Management System Standard (Dr. Emile Tompa, Director, CRWDP)
  • Panel Discussion: Making it Work for Persons with Disabilities
  • Q-A Session

Panelists:

  • Dr. Pamela Lahey: Research Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
  • ​Joseph Giulione: Director, L’Arrimage, Servide d’aide à l’emploi, Quebec

  • Tom McKenna: National Representative, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) (BC Regional Office)

Moderators: Dr. Emile Tompa, Director (CRWDP) and Lina Lopez, Project Manager (CSA Group)

Registration is closed.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oHb0jvzcRfqugOKImna1kg

Video recording of Webinar 6. PDF copy of Webinar 6 presentation slides.

 

Webinar 7: Conversations on the Insurance Providers Perspective

Date/Time: Monday, January 25th, 2021 @12:00 – 1:00 PM EST

Hosted by: CIWSP, Conestoga College

Outline:

  • Opening Remarks (Dr. Amin Yazdani, Director, CISWP)
  • Standard Development Process (Lina Lopez, Project Manager, CSA Group)
  • Overview of the Work Disability Management System Standard (Dr. Amin Yazdani, Director, CISWP)
  • Panel Discussion: Insurance Providers Perspectives

Panelists:

  • Dr. Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia: Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto
  • ​Shawn Wakley: Manager, Training and Development, National Disability Best Practices Team, Manulife

Registration is closed.
https://conestogac.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1_-jrEv6Rf-HC8BUPsrZeA

Video recording of Webinar 7. PDF copy of Webinar 7 presentation slides.

 

Webinar 8: Continued Conversations on the Employer Perspective

Date/Time: Monday, February 8th, 2021 @ 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT

Hosted by: CRWDP

Outline:

  • Introduction (Dr. Emile Tompa, Director, CRWDP)
  • Standard Development Process (Lina Lopez, Project Manager, CSA Group)
  • Overview of the Work Disability Management System Standard (Dr. Emile Tompa, Director, CRWDP)
  • Panel Discussion: Employer Perspective
  • Q-A Session

Panelists: 

  • Dr. David Brown: Medical Director, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)               
  • Michael MacDonald: Manager, Health Services, Jazz Aviation    
  • Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia: Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto     
  • Joe Baiardo: Manager, Paralegal Disability Management Services, Canada Life

Moderators: Dr. Emile Tompa, Director (CRWDP) and Lina Lopez, Project Manager (CSA Group)

Registration is closed.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q7JPqEgPQ-OleP4DHOKn4g 

Video recording of Webinar 8. PDF copy of Webinar 8 presentation slides.

 

Webinar 9: Conversations on the Role of Healthcare and Disability Management Service

Date/Time: Monday, February 22nd, 2021 @ 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST

Hosted by: CIWSP, Conestoga College

Outline:

  • Opening Remarks (Dr. Amin Yazdani, Director, CISWP)
  • Standard Development Process (Lina Lopez, Project Manager, CSA Group)
  • Review of Work Disability Management System Standard (Dr. Amin Yazdani, Director, CISWP)
  • Panel Discussion

Panelists:

  • Dr. Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia: Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto
  • Dr. Donna Bain: CEO of Donna Bain & Associates Inc.
  • Drew Sousa: Executive Director, Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association

Registration is closed.
https://conestogac.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vXpMfAWBT0eSausnuAdYbw

Video recording of Webinar 9. PDF copy of Webinar 9 presentation slides.

 

Webinar 10: Continued Conversations on the Insurance Provider's Perspective

Date/Time: Monday, March 8th, 2021 @ 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST

Hosted by: CRWDP

Outline:

  • Introduction (Dr. Emile Tompa, Director, CRWDP)
  • Standard Development Process (Lina Lopez, Project Manager, CSA Group)
  • Overview of the Work Disability Management System Standard (Dr. Emile Tompa, Director, CRWDP)
  • Panel Discussion: Insurance Provider Perspectives
  • Q-A Session

Panelists:

  • Joe Baiardo: Manager, Paralegal Disability Management Services, Canada Life
  • Vincent Russell: Director, Employer RTW Programs, WorkSafe BC

Moderators: Dr. Emile Tompa, Director (CRWDP) and Lina Lopez, Project Manager (CSA Group)

Registration is closed.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YvJGCi7VRmyEtFwkxWhyjA

Video recording of Webinar 10. PDF copy of Webinar 10 presentation slides.

 

Webinar 11: Conversations on the Labour Perspective

Date/Time: Monday, March 22nd, 2021 @ 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST

Hosted by: CIWSP, Conestoga College

Outline:

  • Opening Remarks (Dr. Amin Yazdani, Director, CISWP)
  • Standard Development Process (Lina Lopez, Project Manager, CSA Group)
  • Overview of the Work Disability Management System Standard (Dr. Amin Yazdani, Director, CISWP)
  • Panel Discussion: Labour Perspective

Panelists:

  • Tom McKenna: BC Regional Office, Canadian Union of Public Employees
  • Dr. David Brown, Medical Director, CIBC
  • Alec Farquhar: Former Office of the Worker Advisor, Ontario's Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

Registration is closed. 
https://conestogac.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sxeheRtOTTaHksW6pj1SoQ

Video recording of Webinar 11. PDF copy of Webinar 11 presentation slides.

 

Webinar 12: Continued Conversations on the Role of Healthcare and Disability Management Service

Date/Time: Monday, April 26th, 2021 @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

Hosted by: CRWDP

Outline:

  • Introduction (Dr. Emile Tompa, Director, CRWDP)
  • Standard Development Process (Candace Sellar, CSA Group)
  • Overview of the Work Disability Management System Standard (Dr. Emile Tompa, Director, CRWDP)
  • Panel Discussion: Service Providers Perspectives

Panelists:

  • Alec Farquhar: Chair, Engagement, Centre for Research on Work Disability Policy Steering Committee, Disability and Work Canada
  • Dr. Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia: Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto
  • Drew Sousa: Executive Director, Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association

Moderator: Dr. Emile Tompa: Director, Centre for Research on Work Disability Policy (CRWDP)

Registration is closed. 
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OTSWywR8RyixtrVOkiwA8Q

Video recording of Webinar 12. PDF copy of Webinar 12 presentation slides.

 

Webinar 13: Continued Conversations on the Labour Perspective

Date/Time: Monday, May 31th, 2021 @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

Hosted by: CRWDP

Outline:

  • Introduction (Dr. Emile Tompa, Director, CRWDP)
  • Standard Development Process (Lina Lopez, Project Manager, CSA Group)
  • Overview of the Work Disability Management System Standard (Dr. Emile Tompa, Director, CRWDP)
  • Panel Discussion: Labour Perspective
  • Q-A Session

Panelists:

  • Alec Farquhar: Former Director, Office of the Worker Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
  • Tom McKenna: National Representative, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) (BC Regional Office)

Registration is closed.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z29GsfWqRaSNrP24rJSGMw

Video recording of Webinar 13. PDF copy of Webinar 13 presentation slides.

 

Presentation for the Finnish Stakeholder Meeting: The CSA Z1011:20, Work disability management Standard

Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Presented by: Emile Tompa, MBA, PhD
Health and Labour Economist
Director, Centre for Research on Work Disability Policy (CRWDP)
Senior Scientist, Institute for Work & Health
Associate Professor, Department of Economics, McMaster University

Video recording of Presentation for the Finnish Stakeholder Meeting