Duty to Accommodate - Disability Management Advisor Casual Hornby Management​/Non Union

Duty to Accommodate - Disability Management Advisor

Primary site:
Hornby - 1190 Hornby Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

PHC multi-site:
Hornby

Categories:
Management/Non Union

Maximum hourly rate: $66.66 CAD

Salary grade: 08

Employment type:

Casual

Rotation:
Days

FTE: 0.00

Union: 970

Labour agreement: EXCL

Employment type:

Casual | FTE: 0.00 | Rotation:
Days |

Schedule:

Hybrid | Site:
Hornby

Minimum hourly rate: $46.37 CAD | Maximum hourly rate: $66.66 CAD | Salary grade: 08

The Disability Management Advisor (DTA) plays a key role in managing and advising on disability-related matters, including occupational and non‑occupational injuries or illnesses. Reporting to the Leader of Disability Management, this role leads the Duty to Accommodate (DTA) process, provides expert case management services, and ensures effective coordination of employee absences, return‑to‑work planning, and workplace accommodations.

• Lead and manage the Duty to Accommodate process, including negotiation and finalisation of DTA agreements.
• Provide complex case management for occupational and non‑occupational claims, including interpretation of medical documentation.
• Coordinate return‑to‑work efforts and develop modified or alternative work arrangements.
• Offer expert consultation to management, HR, unions, and employees on medical absences, work suitability, and disability‑related policies.
• Represent the employer in third‑party proceedings and support legal/HR advisors in case preparation.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of HR policies, training programmes, and educational materials related to disability and accommodation.

• Baccalaureate degree in a health‑related discipline such as Occupational Health Nursing, Kinesiology, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of recent related experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of collective agreements and applicable legislation and regulations and their application to disability matters as well as demonstrated ability in legislative interpretation.
• Ability to organise work independently, identify and manage multiple and complex priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and interpersonal skills to facilitate consultations and liaison with management, union representatives and external legislative agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills and ability to outline recommendations to leaders and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated understanding of conflict resolution techniques.
• Demonstrated teaching skills utilizing adult education principles.
• Ability to work effectively, independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyse, and resolve complex problems.
• Ability to provide leadership and advice to others on disability management and the DTA process.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related office equipment and computer programs.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Competitive salary:
  The salary range for this position is $46.37 - $66.66 per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities:
  We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities:
  The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, opening in 2027.
• Inclusive culture that respects diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons.
• Hybrid work opportunity.

• Utilise a medical case‑management model to assess, evaluate, plan and assist employees in coordinating all aspects of managing their absence due to occupational and non‑occupational illness or injury, including Short Term and Long Term Disability.
• Interpret medical information to determine work suitability, challenge medical evidence as appropriate, and establish relevant medical…