HR CONSULTANT HEALTH & REHAB

• Amendment Type: #1 Amendment Date: 23-APL-2024 Amendment Reason: Job posting end date has been extended until May 20th, 2024. Job ID: 44888

• Job Category: Human Resources

• Division & Section: People & Equity, Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness

• Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen St W, Toronto, M5H 2N1

• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary Vacancy (12 months)

• Salary: $86,716 - $112,255, TM1067 and wage grade 6.0.

• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

• Affiliation: Non-Union

• Qualified List will be established for 24 months to fill temporary positions.

• Number of Positions Open: 1

• Posting Period: 22-APR-2024 to 20-MAY-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.).

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment toemployment equity (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request . Learn more about the City’sHiring Policies and Accommodation Process (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .