Disability & Accommodation Consultant - University of Toronto - Toronto, ON

Disability & Accommodation Consultant

Job Number

:

1601130

Faculty / Division

:

Human Resources and Equity

Department

:

Human Resources and Equity

Campus

:

St. George (downtown Toronto)

Description

:

This job is responsible for the disability management of sick leave and

long term disability (LTD) cases for all staff and faculty at the University of

Toronto. The incumbent is responsible for providing accommodation services to

employees with a disability and those returning to work with temporary job

restrictions. The incumbent liaises

with the external LTD service provider on behalf of University and is the

provider’s University contact on individual cases. The incumbent provides information and advice

to HR and managers on, policy, procedures and best practices related to sick

leave, LTD and accommodation.

Qualifications

:
(MINIMUM)

EDUCATION:

University

degree with professional certification in a discipline such as Occupational

Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or related health

science with knowledge, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education

and experience; Additional certification in related field such as

CCRC (Canadian

Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor, RRP (Registered Rehabilitation

Professional) / CVP (Certified Vocational Professional), Kinesiologist Certified

Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC) or Certified Disability Management

Professional (CDMP) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum five

(5) years of related experience; Well-developed counseling, mediation,

relationship management, and case management skills; Knowledge of the

University’s policies and procedures, including human resource employment policies,

current accommodation practices, Environmental Health and Safety services and

practices, and employee benefits and insurance plans and processes; Maintain

working knowledge of the services and practices of the Community Safety Office,

the Workplace Violence Program, policies on harassment and discrimination,

Civility Guidelines, and the basic provisions in the various employee policies

and collective agreements; Knowledge of human rights legislation and other

relevant legislation (e.g. OHSA, ESA, AODA, WSIB); Experience in performing physical

demands analysis and knowledge of ergonomics would be a definite asset.

SKILLS:

Superior

interpersonal skills; Ability to deal effectively and objectively with

emotionally charged situations and upset or distraught individuals; Ability to

exercise judgment, tact and discretion; Ability to work in a team-based

environment; Proactive and energetic customer service orientation with an

awareness of and sensitivity to issues of equity and diversity; Ability to

interact effectively with all levels of faculty, staff and students.

OTHER:

Superior

oral and written communication skills; Demonstrated analytical and

problem-solving skills; Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Notes

:

This is a
one (1) year Term
position.

Additional hours and flexibility required occasionally.

Employee Group

:

Professionals / Managers

Appointment Type

:

Budget – Term

Schedule

:

Full-time

Pay Scale Group and Hiring Rate

:

PM 3 — Broadband Salary Range: $67,530 – $102,372 — Hiring Zone: $67,530 – $82,210

Job Field

:

Human Resources and Equity

Job Posting

:

Aug 3, 2016

Job Closing

:

Aug 17, 2016, 10:59:00 PM