HR Consultant – Occupational Health, Safety and Disability Management

Role Overview

• 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