Wellness and Disability Management Officer

Job Description

• Administration of the sick leave, short-term disability and long-term disability leave benefit plans
• Manage the disability claims management and WSIB activities; ensuring adherence to policies and processes including forms filing, incident investigation and return to work
• Ensure workplace accommodation processes are being leveraged to achieve timely employee solutions and positive employee experience as well as fostering open and ongoing communications
• Providing advice to supervisors and staff on all wellness, sickness and disability management related issues
• Supporting employees in the return to work and workplace accommodation processes and work collaboratively with Human Resources Officers regarding workplace accommodations and return to work plans
• Management of case files including support to staff through all stages of occupational and non-occupational illness and injury while ensuring relevant and appropriate medical documentation is collected
• Collaborate with supervisors regarding disability management and absence prevention
• Oversee and maintain contact with staff on incidental and short-term sick leaves
• Facilitate employee re-integration to the workplace through planning, implementation and coordinating timely modified work programs
• Liaise and ensure timely completion of all documents with other health care professionals, third party providers, disability insurance carriers, WSIB, LTD and obtain further information as required
• Coordinate the process and placement of employees with complex accommodations needs
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and evaluations of workstations, equipment, and tools to identify potential risk factors and areas for improvement at various schools across the OCSB and the board office as required
• Provide training and information sessions as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years’ related work experience, preferably in a unionized environment, with a proven ability to build constructive relationships with union representatives and stakeholders
• A Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or a Certificate in Disability Management is considered an asset
• Experience working with WSIB claims, accommodations and disability management, and employee investigations
• Demonstrated knowledge of disability management principles and practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of ergonomic principles
• Proven knowledge of human resources practices and processes, specifically related to the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), Employment Standards Act (ESA), Workplace Safety Insurance Act (WSIA), Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and other legislation as they relate to disability management and related areas
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• A valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle is required
• Individuals who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered

This is a full time (1.0 FTE) permanent position with a salary range of $95,098 – $103,100. Benefits and pension plan available.

Start date will be as soon as the recruitment process is complete.

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply through the Applyto Education (ATE) platform by 5:00 pm on February 6, 2020.

Additional application information:
If you do not currently have an ATE account, you will be prompted to create a free account and upload your resume and cover letter. If selected for an interview, candidates will be contacted via email. Interviews will only be scheduled for selected candidates. Reference policy:
References will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. If you are not currently an OCSB employee, you will be required to provide an appropriate, original Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check dated within the last six months before you can commence employment.

For assistance with Applyto Education, please contact ATE directly at  or by phone at 1‑877‑900‑56. AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process. Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at  prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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