Michael Flores

Michael Flores, OT Reg. (Ont.), is a seasoned professional in occupational therapy and disability management with a diverse background in healthcare and education. Currently serving as the Manager of Absence Management in Employee Wellbeing Solutions at Scotiabank since July 2021, Michael advocates for a holistic approach to employee wellbeing, emphasizing disability management. Michael's career includes roles as an Occupational Therapist at Unity Health Toronto and the University Health Network, along with experience as a Disability Case Coordinator at St. Michael’s Hospital. Additionally, Michael teaches as a Guest Lecturer and Sessional Lecturer at the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Western University and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Leeds Beckett University, and is pursuing a Certificate in Disability Management at Dalhousie University.