Wellness and Ability Coordinator, Human Resources and Organizational Development

Required Position

Full-Time Appointment

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Service Excellence, the Wellness and Ability Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination and administration of the Laurentian University's disability and sick leave programs by providing comprehensive, progressive, and supportive case administration for short-term sick leave, long-term disability and workplace accommodations. The Wellness and Ability Coordinator will also develop and coordinate the delivery of programs and offers related to the health and wellbeing of employees.

The successful candidate will

• Develop, coordinate and maintain comprehensive ability and wellness management programs across various employee groups and in support of the University's strategic goals;
• Develop, engage and communicate policies and processes related to wellness and ability management;
• Coordinate case management and planning for faculty and staff, who are either absent from work or absent from a habitual or regular basis for short periods of time, due to illness, injury or reduced work capacity;
• Maintain detailed records including action on claims and ensure strict confidentiality of medical and sensitive personal information while focusing planning around the impact of the employee's medical status on functional abilities and possible accommodation needs;
• Communicate with medical and other health care professionals to ensure accurate, timely, and complete information support sick leave claims and planning for return to work and/or accommodation;
• Work in partnership with all relevant parties to coordinate a team approach which reflects program principles, meet legislative requirements, and focuses on the needs of the employee while also taking into account the operations of the work unit;
• Facilitate early and safe return to work through a coordinated effort with the relevant workplace parties;
• Operates within the parameters of legislation, collective agreements, external and internal policies and procedures, provide advice to internal HR personnel, management, employees, and union representatives regarding claims administration, return to work, and accommodation;
• Educate the supervisory staff and employees about the factors that support successful return to work and adaptation the work environment;
• In consultation with Occupational Health, HR, and business managers develop and recommend strategies for many employees who are experiencing frequent or patterned absences in compliance with legislative and contractual obligations;
• Promote liaise the Employee Family and Assistance Program (EFAP) and ; monitor its utilization and recommend opportunities maximizing its value across the University;
• Collaborate with the EFAP provider to deliver staff/faculty well-being seminars to develop communication strategies to increase awareness;
• Contribute to the development and execution of a wellness strategy aligned with the organization's values and goal
• Continuously assess the needs and preferences of employees to refine and adapt wellness programs accordingly;
• Design, implement, and manage wellness programs that address physical, mental, and emotional health;
• Collaborate with external vendors and health professionals to provide a variety of wellness services;
• Lead wellness initiatives through effective communication and marketing campaigns;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, psychology or related field and/or equivalent combination of experience and education;
• Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) is considered an asset;
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) and National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMA ) designation would be an asset;
• Three (3) to five (5) years of wellness or disability management experience in a unionized and professional environment;
• Ability to explain and apply corporate policy and procedures and collective agreement provisions effectively;
• Effective case management skills requiring active involvement and advanced strategies for managing complex cases;
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including exercising tact, diplomacy and sensitivity when dealing employees in a multi-union and non-unionized environment and staff / faculty at all levels, as well as external stakeholders;
• Knowledge and experience in the areas of human resources, wellness, disability management, occupational health safety, and rehabilitation;
• Awareness and understanding of labor relations issues relevant to health and wellness, workplace safety and disability management;
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office required, experience with an HRIS an asset;
• Verbal and written competency in both official languages (French and English) is required.

The official University hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during, and including, the months from September to April, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday during and including May to August., amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.

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Position No.

Salary $76,626 - $87,828

SalaryUnder Review

Competition ends
Thursday, May 9th 2024 at 4:00 pm