Accommodations and Return to Work Specialist

6 months ago

Langley, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Employee Group:
**Administration/Management**
- Workplace Type:
**Hybrid**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
- # of openings:
**1**
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
- Pay Level:
**9 - Administrative Salary Grid - $79,731 to $116,939**
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
- Employment Type:
**Temporary Full Time**
- Internal Closing Date:
**Open Until Filled**
- Travel Frequency:
**Occasional travel between campuses is required.**
- External Closing Date:
**Open Until Filled**
- Competition ID:
**3318**

**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

**JOB OVERVIEW: Accommodations and Return to Work Specialist**

The Accommodations and Return to Work Specialist (ARWS) is responsible for providing expertise in accommodations and return to work plans for employees. This role reviews accommodation requests and identifies options and strategies that allow employees to participate to the fullest extent possible at KPU. The ARWS provides guidance, direction and interpretation of human resources policies, processes, Collective Agreements, and Administrative Terms and Conditions. They assist with the development and delivery of disability management programs and services for University employees and works closely with management, employees, and a wide range of internal and external partners in the delivery of programs and services.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Occupational Health, Kinesiology or a related field;
- Minimum of three years’ related experience in developing and implementing employee accommodation and disability claims management in a unionized environment;
- Professional Certification or registered professional status within disability management, such as Certified Disability Management Profession (CDMP), Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CCRC), Accredited Rehabilitation Professional would be an asset;
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**COMPETENCIES**
- Demonstrated knowledge of the concepts, theories, practices and techniques of disability management, including accommodation, rehabilitation, case management, attendance awareness, and stay at work/early return to work programs
- Proven understanding of collective agreements, benefit policies, workplace legislation, disability guidelines and Human Rights legislation as they relate to disability management.
- Advanced interpersonal, communication, mediation and negotiation skills with ability to handle difficult conversations, emotional situations, conflict, and resistance with tact, diplomacy and professionalism.
- Demonstrated judgement, discretion and the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Demonstrated innovation and change management skills, including supporting and encouraging new ideas and approaches to build organizational efficiency.
- Demonstrated business acumen considering the business impact in decision making while maintaining a people first perspective.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and recommend creative solutions.
- Proven ability to juggle and prioritize tasks, work to deadlines and demands, making responsible decisions and determine when to seek advice.
- High customer service orientation, with the ability to create a positive and meaningful customer experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical/treatment terminology related to disability and vocational rehabilitation.

Ability to travel between campuses is required

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**Salary Information**

The compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary (as listed above) for a position. Approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job. Annual salary increases are available through participation in the Administrative Performance Management program

**Why Join KPU?**
- Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
- KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
- Competitive compensation
- Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan - College Pension Plan
- Extended Medical, Dental, Healthcare Spending Account, Sick Leave, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assi

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