Hybrid HR Consultant – Occupational Health, Safety and Disability Management

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About the role

  • Disability Management Consultant providing direct disability management services to City divisions in Toronto. Offering expertise, consultation, and advice on disability management strategies and programs.

Responsibilities

  • Participate on a team of People & Equity professionals providing consultation and advice to managers in all aspects of disability management.
  • Provide consultation, interpretation and direct human resource services to a group of divisions in all areas of Disability Management such as planning, implementing, advocating, promoting and monitoring of occupational and non-occupational disability management strategies and programs.
  • Responsible for all aspects of WSIB claims management utilizing the City's QuatroSafety system.
  • Provide consultation on the assessment of return to work processes, accommodation and work modification needs.
  • Provide guidance on an ongoing basis to management staff on disability matters, including consultation of return to work for injured or ill workers.
  • Prepare regular summaries highlighting the progress of occupational and non-occupational disability management matters.
  • Act as the client division's advocate and the City's representative with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, including at WSIB and Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal hearings.
  • Ensure the development and/or facilitation of an array of training programs related to Disability Management.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in related discipline (i.e. Disability Management studies, Accommodation Management, Human Resources, Health and Safety, etc.)
  • Considerable practical experience in disability case management, workplace accommodations and consultancy for both occupational (WSIB) and non-occupational injuries/illnesses
  • Working experience with WSIB policies, practices and procedures, including knowledge of the WSIB and WSIAT appeals process
  • Experience in WSIB management for a Schedule 2 Employer is an asset
  • Considerable experience with data management and reporting systems for disability management, such as Quatro Safety or equivalent
  • A thorough working knowledge of obligations and requirements related to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and WSIB policies, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, collective agreement obligations, and sound human resources practices
  • Excellent communication and human relations skills
  • Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent consultation skills at all levels within the organization
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and maintain productive working relationships with managers, employees, union officials and external stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Vacation and other unique offerings
  • Defined benefit pension plan through OMERS
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities with tuition subsidies
  • Opportunities to join and take an active role with City’s Communities of Inclusions

Job title

HR Consultant – Occupational Health, Safety and Disability Management

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$87,800 - CA$116,745 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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