Employee Support and Wellness Officer - Hamilton, Canada - Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Employee Support and Wellness Officer

PASS Grade 5 $80,983 to $91,147 (under review)

***- Wellness program and promotion

Early intervention
Attendance management
Short term disability (selfinsured adjudication program) and facilitate to long term disability program, where needed
Long term disability return to work facilitation with third party insurers
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims management

The successful incumbent will take a lead role with implementing a staff wellness initiative that includes evidence based, leading edge programs and policies and establishing indicators of success.

Staff Wellness
At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported.

We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.

Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee's well-being in all dimensions of health.

As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Experience with providing wellness expertise to the organization through strategic planning, analysis, development, management and evaluation of Corporate Wellness Programs that support healthy lifestyle practices for all employees
Develops and promotes corporatewide employee Workplace Wellness strategies consistent with the principles of Excellence Canada's Healthy Workplace Standard and the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety
Develops, implements and evaluates Wellness programs that support healthy lifestyle practices by identifying needs, priorities and goals for the health education of employees
Leading and advising a Corporate Wellness Committee and working collaboratively in developing and/or working with internal and external partners to develop and coordinate implementation of Wellness programs
Plans, coordinates and delivers Wellness events of various sizes and complexity
Experience and knowledge of comprehensive disability management programs; attendance management, early intervention, early and safe return to work program, self insured sick leave plan administration (short term and longterm medical absence), and management of occupational claims through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Recommends strategies and initiatives to management based on regulatory requirements, industry standards and organizational needs
Support the Manager with leadership development opportunities for the organization training, case consultation; compile program metrics/evaluation reports; community partnerships
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Postsecondary diploma/degree related to (Human Resources, Legal Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Public Policy, Disability Management Certificate/Diploma, Healthcare; Kinesiology, Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation, Wellness)
or equivalent related education progressive years' experience in disability management programs
Professional designation such as but not limited to; Disability Management Professional (CDMP), a Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC) or Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP/L), Human Resources Certificate, Disability Management Certificate/Diploma, Paralegal, C.O.H.N., would be considered an asset
Minimum 35 years of proven experience in promoting and leading wellness programs, within a unionized environment preferred
Experience in conducting research, including the analysis of statistical data and trends
Experience in development of policies, including research, writing, interpreting and evaluating policies
Solid understanding of and experience in implementing The National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety and Excellence Canada's Healthy Workplace Standard
Demonstrated knowledge of workplace wellness, health promotion strategies and adult education theories
Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership
Thorough understanding of the Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety Insurance Act, Employment Standards Act, as well as other related legislation
Strong written and verbal communication skills to enable effective interaction with staff, employees, management, and unions with respect to sensitive and confidential issues
Familiarity with relevant Board policies, collective agreements and medical terminology an asset
Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment

**Deadline for submission is 4:00