Human Resources Officer - Dryden
6 hours ago
Job description
Position:
Human Resources Officer – Disability Management/Health & Safety Officer
Location:
Kenora or Dryden Board Office, Ontario
Hours of Work:
Full-Time (1.0 FTE) at 35 hours per week
Rate of Pay:
$80, $97,275.00/year
Union Affiliation:
Non-Union
GROW YOUR CAREER WITH KPDSB
As one of the area's largest employers, Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario.
KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala.
Come to KPDSB to experience the refreshing lakes, sandy beaches, breathtaking northern lights, and the welcoming tight-knit communities.Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.
Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board's web site atPosition Summary
Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Officer is responsible for interpreting and administering all collective agreements, relevant legislation and regulations, including collective bargaining preparation activities and industrial relations.
The Human Resources Officer is also responsible for conducting recruitment and absence management, developing HR procedures and policies, assisting with pay equity, managing of personal records and HR technologies and providing manager and employee support.
The Human Resources Officer will have specific responsibilities in the area of development, implementation and maintenance of the Board's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), Risk Management, Long Term Disability (LTD), Absence Management, Disability Management, Wellness and related processes and systems.
Valid Class G drivers' license
Post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field (eg. Health Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety, Human Resources); knowledge of the public education system is an asset.
Certifications in Disability Management (CDMP), Occupational Health and Safety Management, or Certified Return to Work Coordinator preferred;
Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a multi-unionized environment with extensive knowledge of Disability Management, early intervention, worker accommodation and return to work plans, WSIB occupational and non-occupational illnesses/disabilities, as well as safety and wellness programs;
Conversant in medical terminology with experience in interpreting medical, functional and vocational assessments;
Strong abilities in a computerized environment utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, databases and HRIS systems to facilitate communication, tracking and reporting;
Working knowledge of all applicable legislation including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Ontario Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
Thorough understanding of Human Rights, the accommodation process and the Ontario Employment Standards.Responsibilities Include
Provide support to all Board employees in the areas of attendance management, Employee and Family Assistance Program support, sick leave plan administration, return to work support, and liaising with union representatives, administrators, managers, and supervisors.
Provide vision and leadership for improving, refining, coordinating and supporting well-being, employee Health and Safety, and the Accessible and Healthy Workplace Program.
Provide guidance, interpretation and information to employees in relation to sick leave plans, return to work supports, WSIB and LTD claims.
Coordinate Modified Work Plans, Return to Work Plans, and workplace accommodation plans for staff.Prepare and present reports and statistics related to claims costs, Disability Management cases and Health and Safety programs.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Please include three (3) professional references, one of whom must be a recent supervisor and permission to contact. These can be uploaded directly into your ATE application/portfolio – Attention Jasmin Marion, Human Resources Manager.
The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.
KPSDB is an equal opportunity employer.We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to:
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
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