HR Coordinator, Accessible Employment - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Position Details:

Position Information
Position Title
HR Coordinator, Accessible Employment

Department/Unit

Human Resources

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S0523

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Two Years (with likelihood of becoming regular)

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Salary
- $48,529 - $64,821 per annum

Classification

ADM04

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months._

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Human Resources

is committed to a vision where employees are engaged, supported, and inspired to achieve excellence at Dalhousie University. Reporting to the Director, Accessible Employment, the HR Coordinator, Accessible Employment will support the unit's advancement of the University's accessibility and accommodation objectives relating to employment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Disability Consultant in administering the University's sick leave program for all regular and fulltime faculty and staff. This includes reviewing medical documentation and accident reports, as well as communicating on matters concerning cognitive and physical limitations, job demands, work environments, University policies, sick leave and longterm disability benefits and accommodation.
Recommend ergonomic evaluations of workstations and analysis of occupational requirements of jobs and assessment of work areas to ensure the prevention of repetitive strain injuries and to accommodate employees with disabilities.
Coordinate communications among all parties involved (employee, manager, Employee Benefits, Pensions) to determine the timing and conditions of employee's return to work on a modified basis. Educate managers regarding the accommodations and/or modifications contained in the ReturntoWork Plan to ensure they support and assist the process.
In coordination with other HR departments, identify opportunities to build awareness of the work of the Accessible Employment unit and promote relevant initiatives to appropriate audiences across campus. Assist the Director and Accessibility Advisor with the development of an education/outreach plan for the unit to deliver on the established goals and objectives.
Maintain the Accessible Employment treatment and other resources budget. Ensure invoices are paid on a timely basis. Maintain records of transactions and produce reports for analysis.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Dalhousie's vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination.

However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, with three to five years' related work experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Sound knowledge of ability to interpret accessibility requirements as they relate to employment, as well as experience in human rights policies and procedures and the duty to accommodate is required.
Demonstrated high level of cultural competency and ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information.
Proficiency in MS office 365 (word, excel, power point).
Strong multitasking skills, and the ability to shift priorities quickly.

Assets

Previous experience in dealing with medical accommodations or disability an asset

Job Competencies
Respect & Inclusion

Adaptability
Knowledge & Thinking Skills
Communication
Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program._

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement