- 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.
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in related discipline, (i.e. Disability Management studies, Accommodation Management, Human Resources, Health and Safety, etc.), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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 (i.e. preparing written submissions and appearing at appeals). 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.
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Description
Job ID: 43644
Job Category: Human Resources
Division & Section: People & Equity, Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness
Work Location: METRO HALL, 55 John Street, Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6
Job Type & Duration: 2, Permanent
Salary: $86,716.00-$112,255.00,TM2089 and Wage Grade 6.0
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 18-April-2024 to 24-April-2024
As a Disability Management Consultant, you will provide direct disability management services to assigned divisions. Reporting to the Manager, Occupational Health, Safety & Disability Management, you will be a key member of a team of professionals providing a range of expertise, consultation and advice to management in all aspects of disability management and applicable collective agreements, policies and procedures. You are a solutions-oriented leader with considerable knowledge of occupational (WSIB) and non-occupational disability management, as well as short-term and long-term disability, return to work and attendance management.
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