Attendance Support Officer

About Us

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), in partnership with home and Church, is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centred individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 36,000 students of all ages across our 48 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.

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This role is eligible to participate in the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) Flexible Work Arrangement Program.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager(s), Human Resources Services, the Attendance Support Officer role operates as part of a team and is responsible for attendance monitoring and disability management support for the Board in a unionized and non-unionized environment. The role oversees the daily administration of the Short-Term Leave and Disability (STLD) provisions and the employer-required administration of Long-Term Disability (LTD), ensuring all processes align with the Board’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), including the duty to accommodate, non-discrimination, and the respectful treatment of employees. The incumbent will collaborate with key stakeholders - including but not limited to management, principals, and Human Resources Services Partners, Health and Safety Officer(s), the WSIB Officer, and external agencies - to equitable, confidential, and timely support that enables employees with disabilities to safely and successfully perform their duties

The Attendance Support Officer also administers the Attendance Support Program, ensuring that it is designed and implemented fairly and consistently in accordance with PPM 171, the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), and all applicable legislation, regulations, and Board policies and procedures. Specifically, the incumbent is responsible for monitoring and analyzing absence statistics, generating reports, scheduling and meeting with employees as required, and maintaining the strict confidentiality and security of all medical information.

Vacancy Status

New Position

Qualifications / Experience

• A Bachelors’ Degree in a health discipline such as Occupational Health Nursing, Kinesiology, Physiotherapy or

Occupational Therapy.

asset.

Responsibilities

Disability Management and Short Term Leave and Disability Plan (STLDP) :

supporting medical documentation.

work suitability and accommodation.

sent to payroll (ie. days at 90%).

documentation regarding claims.

Attendance Support Program :

Manager) held with employees and their union representative, where applicable, to understand the reasons for

absenteeism and to provide employees with information to support regular attendance at work.

concerns with the Senior Managers, Human Resources Services and Manager, Employee Relations as appropriate.

Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board, candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire :

Equity and Inclusion

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end, we actively 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.

Special Considerations

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Questions

If you require assistance with ApplyToEducation, please contact 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.

If you require additional information regarding this position, do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Edea Santini) at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.