Permanent Ability Coordinator

Ability Coordinator

(Full-Time permanent position)

The City of Greater Sudbury is centrally located in Northeastern Ontario at the convergence of three major highways. It is situated on the Canadian Shield in the Great Lakes Basin and is composed of a rich mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness environments. Greater Sudbury is 3,627 square kilometers in area, making it the geographically largest municipality in Ontario and second largest in Canada. Greater Sudbury is considered a city of lakes, containing 330 lakes and the largest lake contained within a city, Lake Wahnapitae.

As part of the Human Resources Services Team and reporting to the Senior Manager of Human Resources, the Ability Coordinator is responsible for a range of duties enabling the HR department to deliver best practices and focused HR solutions. Sudbury Catholic promotes life-long learning and supports professional learning opportunities.

Description of Position

The Ability Coordinator is responsible for promoting a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. The Ability Coordinator will help to administer an attendance support program, as well as an ability management program, for both occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries. This includes short term disability (self-insured adjudication program), supporting the safe and timely return to work of employees after an illness or injury, and facilitation to long term disability program. The Ability Coordinator provides advice and support to the employer and staff to ensure compliance with applicable related legislation, such as Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. They will also work with staff to promote wellness initiatives.

Required Qualifications/Skills/Abilities

A University Degree in Human Resources Management, a Certificate/Diploma in Disability Management, Healthcare, Rehabilitation Counselling, or similarly related discipline, or equivalent combination of related education and experience;
In depth knowledge of the Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act;
In depth knowledge of the Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act;
Working knowledge of the Employment Standards Act;
Solid understanding of collective agreement administration, and experience working within unionized environments;
Minimum of two years of recent related experience in the following areas: occupational and/or non-occupational disability management, attendance support, workplace accommodation, rehabilitative employment, and client focused case management experience;
Demonstrated experience in facilitation and charting claim documentation on early and safe return to work and/or attendance improvement case management;
Demonstrated ability to manage complex short and long term return to work processes;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Ability to provide analysis and prepare statistical reports in a fast-paced environment;
Excellent inter-personal relation skills and attention to detail;
High level of personal integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality, and strong work ethic;
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, as well as independently with mínimal supervision;
Experience in developing and promoting workplace wellness initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Abilities

A Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation or equivalent would be an asset;
Professional designation such as Disability Management certification e.g. Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP), Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP), Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRWC), Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP) Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CCRC) would be considered an asset.

Additional Information

Occasional access to a vehicle is required.

Our board is committed to providing safe environments for our students and staff. Please note that the conditions of employment include an acceptable Police Record Vulnerable Sector Check, as well as the certificate of completion for the Ministry of Labour Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps Training (available on-line).

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. The salary range for this position is $66,468.00 to $83,092.00 annually.

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Our school board is

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dedicated staff committed to high quality education that inspires and promotes

lifelong learning to our 6,000 plus studen