Advisor

Your Opportunity:
Are you an excellent communicator who possesses advanced knowledge in disability management? Are you someone who is highly compassionate & empathetic, & is energized through the satisfaction of helping others? If so, Alberta Health Services has a rewarding opportunity for an Ability Advisor that may be perfect for you Our team helps support employees who are unable to perform their regular job duties due to a non-work-related illness or injury access their sick benefits. The Ability Advisor engages stakeholders to assess & address any barriers to a successful & timely return-to-work & implements strategies to support an appropriate plan. They help ensure AHS’ values, goals & principles are implemented & integrated in the delivery of services to client groups, while fostering positive relationships with various stakeholders; they offer strategic support & problem solving to complex circumstances by providing expert consultations, assessments, & recommendations. Join our team where we prioritize employee well-being, work-life balance, recognition and professional and personal growth This role offers a flexible work environment enabling staff to work on site, hybrid or remote within Alberta. Personal leave days and generous vacation time are made available to support your health and wellness. AHS is extremely proud to have been awarded the Canadian HR Awards 2022 for Canadian HR Team of the Year. This award is given to Canada’s most outstanding HR teams for their accomplishments, leadership & innovation for their achievements, best practices, & leadership in the HR profession. Come join our award-winning team. All Non-Union Exempt positions are being reviewed for possible inclusion in the AUPE General Support Services bargaining unit. If this position is impacted, the incumbent will be notified accordingly.

Description:

- **Acute Care Alberta**:N
- ** Primary Care Alberta**:N
- ** Recovery Alberta**:N
- ** Classification**:Advisor
- ** Union**:Exempt
- ** Unit and Program**:Ability Management
- ** Primary Location**:Seventh Street Plaza
- ** Location Details**:Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- ** Negotiable Location**:Provincial
- ** Temporary Employee Class**:Temp F/T Benefits
- ** FTE**:1.00
- ** Posting End Date**:28-MAY-2025
- ** Date Available**:17-JUN-2025
- ** Temporary End Date**:26-JUN-2026
- ** Hours per Shift**:7.75
- ** Length of Shift in weeks**:2
- ** Shifts per cycle**:10
- ** Shift Pattern**:Days
- ** Days Off**:Saturday/Sunday
- ** Minimum Salary**:$30.90
- ** Maximum Salary**:$53.08
- ** Vehicle Requirement**:Not Applicable

**Required Qualifications**:
A minimum of a post-secondary degree in a health or related field. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in disability management in an organization of significant size, complexity & diversity (healthcare experience an asset). In addition, the incumbent will possess strong written & oral skills, have strong influential skills, be an effective communicator, have strong organizational skills & be committed to providing quality service. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional & personal development. Strong understanding and knowledge of short/long term disability benefit program administration. Ability to explain complex benefits information clearly.

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
The incumbent will possess a record of accomplishment in the following areas: Comprehensive understanding of disability case management principles and industry best practices. Familiarity with Alberta Human Rights legislation. Strong understanding of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). Significant experience in problem solving, concern resolution and investigation. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Skilled in anticipating and balancing the needs of diverse stakeholders. Comfortable and approachable when working with diverse groups in sensitive or emotional situations. Support employees, and potentially family members, in cases of physical trauma, psychological trauma, suicide, serious illness, and/or death. Effective communication with strong organizational skills along with client-focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services. Ability to relay or explain complex issues or difficult situations. Skills in negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution are required. Strong interpersonal assessment and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks under tight deadlines is a core competency to be successful in the role. Effective at planning and prioritizing workloads in high-pressure environments. Attention to detail and ability to take initiative.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Additional course work in, rehabilitation, legislation related to disability management, helping relationship skills, mediation, benefits, payroll, human resource management, disability insurance, psychologica