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

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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JOB OPPORTUNITY NOTICE

Manager, Employee Support and Wellness

PASS Grade 7 ( $108,437 - $122,048)***
Start Date: August 28, 2023

About the Board

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation, guided by its mission to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world.

Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 84 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

As the Board's new Manager, Employee Support and Wellness, you will play a vital role in advancing the Board's mission by acting as a trusted advisor and facilitator of change with the Board Trustees, Executive Council, school principals and vice-principals, managers, supervisors, union leaders and association chairs.

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.

About the Role

Responsibilities:

The HWDSB Manager, Employee Support and Wellness will be responsible for the following:

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

This position will lead a team responsible for supporting employees in managing occupational and non-occupational disabilities as well as attendance support while ensuring a high level of service to employees and supervisors.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Manage the entire Employee Support and Wellness department who are responsible for adjudication of employee absence cases, development and communication of safe and early return to work and disability management practices, policies, and available supports for staff.
Develop, implement and manage the Board's wellness programs including staff mental health initiatives.
Manage, review and assess data to identify and respond to employee support and wellness challenges across a diverse range of employee groups.
Collaborate with system leaders to design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive employee support and wellness strategy.
Collaborate with and influence staff to promote employee support and wellness programs with an emphasis on equity and inclusion.
Expand early intervention resources to support employee support and wellness throughout the Board.
Lead employee support and wellness training programs for staff
Provide direction and training to all staff responsible for supporting employees with occupational and nonoccupational absence and disabilities.
Manage contracts for Employee and Family Assistant (EFAP) provider.
Provide ongoing development of best practices and create and review policies and procedures as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

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 5 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 competenc