Wellness and Abilities Specialist

4 weeks ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Algonquin College Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Wellness and Abilities Specialist to join our team at Algonquin College. This is a fixed-term administrative position that will play a critical role in managing the college's disability management processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the entire case management process, including advising and coaching management on occupational and non-occupational disability claims, absence management strategies, and accommodations.
  • Closely monitor and track key trends related to Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and WSIB absences and accommodation practices.
  • Identify opportunities to support management in developing absence prevention and early intervention strategies, successful return-to-work action plans, and proactive approaches to dealing with return-to-work barriers.
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage activities related to employee applications for Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability Benefits, and WSIB protocols.
  • Collaborate with employees, supervisors, union representatives, managers, Labour Relations, the medical community, and third-party providers to provide case summaries and support the implementation of programs related to medical leaves, return-to-work, and accommodations.
  • Support the development and delivery of employee wellness programs, initiatives, and events to promote overall employee well-being.
  • Prioritize learning to stay up-to-date on college policies, directives, and provincial legislation regarding accommodation, human rights, and workplace safety and insurance.
Requirements
  • Three-year degree or diploma in Human Resource Management, Disability Management, or Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Formal training in workplace wellness and health promotion is an asset.
  • Certified Human Resources Professional or Disability Return-to-Work Coordinator is an asset.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in Disability Management and Wellness initiatives, including experience working in a highly unionized work environment.
  • Previous experience interpreting policies, directives, collective agreements, and provincial legislation.
  • Strong presentation skills, ability to make independent decisions, and extensive knowledge of collective agreements, terms and conditions of employment, procedures, and policies.
  • Minimum five years of related experience in case management processes, including intermittent absence.
  • Strong analytical and coordination skills, data management and analysis skills, excellent organizational and time management skills, and ability to work well under stress and pressure.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.


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