HR CONSULTANT HEALTH & REHAB Full-time Job

• Posting Period: 07-NOV-2024 to 19-DEC-2024
   

Reporting to the Manager of Employee Health & Wellness, this position is responsible for providing proactive disability and occupational health services to the employees of the City of Toronto to minimize the impact of illness and injury for the employee and the workplace.

Major Responsibilities:

 

• Coordinates medical and functional assessments and interprets the results in order to make appropriate recommendations where an employee's health issues impact work function
• Refers and works closely with internal and external resources to ensure that health assessments, treatment and various programs support maximum functional recovery of ill and injured employees
• Provides consultation and works cooperatively with other People and Equity staff, managers, health care professionals and union representatives to ensure the delivery of effective integrated disability management
• Displays flexibility to meet the needs of the situation while still following policies, procedures and guidelines Identifies multiple cause and effect relationships in situations involving numerous options, diverse stakeholders, and a large volume of information
• Assists in the development, assessment and makes recommendations regarding compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to Employee Health & Wellness Services and Programs

Key Qualifications:
 

1. Post-secondary degree or diploma in a health specialty or equivalent combination of education and experience. A degree in Nursing (B.Sc.) with a specialty designation in Occupational Health Nursing is preferred.

2. Considerable experience in and proven knowledge of disability management and occupational health theory and practice. 

3. Experience in interpreting medical and functional information and the ability to communicate this information, within policy and legal bounds, to divisions within the organization.

4. Experience in providing health surveillance programs, such as pre-placement assessments, would be an asset. 
5. Knowledge of pertinent legislation, e.g., Occupational Health and Safety, Human Rights and Health Disciplines Act, with the ability to communicate its significance and relevancy to each situation. 
6. Ability to exercise good judgement and decision-making in handling complex sensitive situations, using tact and discernment, while upholding confidentiality.
7. Ability to work independently, as well as with multi-disciplinary teams. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and union representatives.
8. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. 
9. MS Office suite proficiency (Excel, MS Access, MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canadas leading economic engine and one of the worlds most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses.