Attendance Management Consultant - Calgary, Canada - City of Calgary

Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, joinThe City of Calgary . City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits . Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. As the Attendance Management Consultant, you will be responsible for managing a consistent application of an attendance program for Operational Services, in the Operational Excellence team. You will provide guidance and support for the administration of a formal Labour Relations Program, the Attendance Support Program, and associated supervisor attendance management responsibilities. Primary duties include:

Coach, mentor, and support leaders in program administration.

Collaboratively monitor supervisor activity and provide compliance updates subject to activity due dates and follow up with supervisors to complete attendance management efforts, while meeting timelines.

Provide information to supervisors seeking advice on attendance management concerns.

Identify employees demonstrating absenteeism over the established threshold.

Review all documentation submitted, file appropriately, and follow up on incomplete documentation.

Add, remove, and manage the confidential information pertaining to employees on the Chronic/Episodic Disability (CED) list as required.

Manage timelines for CED employees to submit supporting medical documentation to the Corporate Health Consultant (CHC) for review annually.

Initiate requests and track timelines for supporting medical documentation and accommodation requirements.

Receive recommendations from the CHC following a medical review and issue the appropriate letter confirming or denying the CED submission.

Provide coverage for Coordinator to maintain timelines and responsibilities.

Schedule random drug tests for a 2-year period for employees who require one.

Qualifications

A completed 2-year diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field and at least 3 years of related experience.

Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Experience supervising in a Union environment is an asset.

Proficiency in PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) is considered an asset.

Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact, diplomacy, and integrity are required.

Ability to work in a highly structured process and measurement-oriented environment.