Job Description

• Provide expert advise to management and employees regarding disability management, accommodation and return to work programs
• Assist with data collection, analysis and reporting for our disability management and return to work program statistics
• Ensure practices are compliant with legal requirements, corporate policies/procedures and applicable collective agreements
• Provide case management of WSIB, STD and LTD disability claims
• Facilitate the Return to Work and Accommodation Program
• Liaise with colleagues on the Workplace Health & Safety Team and within the Human Resources Division
• Use HRMS to record modified work plan details and update claim status
• Act as a resource and referral for the Region’s EFAP program
• Provide expertise to special projects as necessary

What the role requires: 

• University graduate in a related field (e.g. Human Resources, Rehabilitation Counselling, Kinesiology, Health Sciences or Social Sciences)
• Minimum of 5 years of disability management experience
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
• Designation in disability management or Occupational Health & Safety (e.g. Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP), Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP), Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CCRC), Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC), Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP), Registered Kinesiologist, Occupational Health Nurse)
• Experience with claims management in a unionized environment
• In-depth knowledge of policies, legislation and principles pertaining to disability management and accommodation, such as the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act, Human Rights and Accessibility legislation, and other relevant legislation

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to interpret corporate policy and procedures and collective agreements
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service skills, including exercising tact, diplomacy and sensitivity when dealing with employees in a multi-union environment
• Ability to work as both a team player and independently, with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:  

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (where applicable)
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive worksite.  The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Hours of Work:  35 hours per week.  The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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