Health & Wellness Specialist (One Year Term)

3 weeks ago


Kingston, Canada Limestone District School Board Full time

Health & Wellness Specialist

Full-Time Position (35 Hours/Week)

$72,641 - $80,703

**Start Date**: To be determined

One Year Term Position, with the possibility of extension

See Yourself in Limestone

Together, our Health & Wellness Specialists support employee health and wellness, working collaboratively with a variety of staff to administer the Board’s Short-term Sick Leave Program, the Employee Accommodation and the Return to Work Program. As a central point of contact for the employee, their supervisor, health care providers and union/federation representatives, you will coordinate case management planning, communication and meetings for employees who are absent from work for longer than 11 days or absent from work on a habitual or regular basis for short periods of time due to illness, injury, or reduced work capacity. You will also provide support with Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) claims, and Long-Term disability return to work cases.

The Limestone District School Board’s strategic vision centres on student and staff Wellness, Innovation and Collaboration. Situated in historic Kingston, on the shores of scenic Lake Ontario, the Limestone District School Board serves more than 19,000 students in 55 schools and 5 alternative education centres, covering a geographic area of 7,719 square kilometres across the City of Kingston, the Townships of Central Frontenac, North Frontenac, South Frontenac, Addington Highlands, Loyalist, Stone Mills, the Frontenac Islands and the Town of Greater Napanee.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

Post-secondary degree in a related field, such as Human Resource Management, Health Science, Social Sciences and/or an equivalent level of education/training and at least 3 years of relevant, related experience.

Minimum of 3 years directly related experience

Current certification in one of, or eligibility for and willingness to obtain, Certified Return to Work Coordinator Designation, Certified Disability Management Designation and/or Canadian Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP) Designation from an accredited association, organization and/or institution

Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation, including Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act

Knowledge and experience in the areas of human resources, disability management, occupational health and safety, and rehabilitation.

Awareness and understanding of labour relations issues relevant to health and wellness, workplace safety and disability management

A client focused philosophy

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work both independently as well as a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team

Excellent facilitation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Valid Driver’s license

Access to a vehicle to attend meetings off-site, as required

How to Apply

Internationally trained professionals/applicants with equivalent international experience are encouraged and invited to apply.

Accommodation will be provided to applicants to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process. Applicants can request accommodation at any time during the recruitment process. Please submit your accommodations requests to the Superintendent of Human Resources by phoning 613-544-6925, extension 31230.

Applicants who are transgender may provide records in a different name than their current legal name or name of common usage. This will not prejudice prospective employees in any way, and such information will remain confidential.

Interviews

Thank you for your interest in working and leading in Limestone.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Across Limestone District School Board, we are committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion as well so that you can see yourself in Limestone. The Limestone District School Board is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring practices that will move us forward in hiring staff who reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve

We thank you for your interest. Only those applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted and invited to participate in the interview process.



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