Wellness and Abilities Specialist

3 months ago

Ottawa, Canada Algonquin College Full time

Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application.

Department:

Employee Abilities and Wellness

Position Type:

Fixed Term Administrative

Salary Range:

$45.37-$56.72-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

Anticipated Start Date:

October 14, 2024

Length of Contract:

6 Months

Posting Information

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Posting Closing Date:

October 1, 2024

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Wellness and Abilities, the Wellness and Abilities Specialist manages the entire case management processes and procedures. This involves advising and coaching management, in partnership with the HR team members regarding all issues related to occupational and non-occupational disability claims, absence management strategies active return to work programs and accommodations within Ontario Human Rights protected grounds. The Wellness and Abilities Specialist closely monitors and tracks key trends related to Short Term Disability, (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) and WSIB absences and accommodation practices and identifies opportunities to constructively support management in the development of absence prevention/early intervention strategies, successful return to work action-plans and plans for pro-actively dealing with perceived and existing return to work barriers.

The Wellness and Abilities Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating and managing all activities related to the employee’s application for Short Term Disability (STD) Long Term Disability Benefits (LTD), and WSIB protocols including relevant activities/interventions related to accommodation and return to work functions leading to the safe and early return to work for all employees. 

The Wellness and Abilities Specialist collaborates with employees, supervisors, union representatives, managers, Labour Relations, the medical community, and third-party providers concerning medical leave, return to work and accommodation and provides case summaries to assist in the implementation and delivery of programs. relating to medical leaves, return to work, accommodations. This is achieved through fostering relationships that are constructive and cooperative with all stakeholders of the College community.

 The Wellness and Abilities Specialist supports the development and delivery of employee wellness programs, initiatives, and events for all levels at Algonquin College to continuously promote and support overall employee wellbeing.

 The Wellness and Abilities Specialist prioritizes learning to stay abreast of the College policies, directives and Provincial legislation regarding Accommodation, Human Rights and Workplace Safety and Insurance.

 Imperative to the position is sensitivity, confidentiality, adept problem-solving skills as the incumbent is called upon to support and provide coaching, and information to employees experiencing stressful and unforeseen circumstances.

Required Qualifications:

Three (3) year Degree or diploma in area such as Human Resource Management or Disability Management or Occupational Health and Safety;

Formal training in workplace wellness and health promotion would be considered an asset;

Certified Human Resources Professional or Disability Return to Work Coordinator asset;

Minimum of five (5) 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;

The incumbent must have knowledge of:

Strong presentation skills

Ability to make independent decisions within the scope of the position.

Extensive knowledge of and ability to interpret Collective Agreements, Terms and Conditions of Employment, Procedures and Policies, the Ontario Human Rights Act, Workplace Safety, and Insurance Act, the AODA legislation and the Employment Standards Act and Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

Minimum 5 years 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 the ability to set priorities and to work within deadlines.

Ability to manage multiple conflicting demands and deadlines.

Ability to work well under stress and pressure.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, etc.), and familiarity with HRIS – Workday would be considered an asset.

Must possess excellent communication skills, both spoken and written, to communicate effectively with the public, in person or by telephone.

Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to also work independently.

Excellent listening and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated Records management skills.

Respect for a strict code of confidentiality

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