Disability & Attendance Management Specialist

POSITION : Disability & Attendance Management Specialist

REPORTS TO : Manager Total Rewards

DEPARTMENT : Human Resources

LOCATION : North Bay

REFERENCE :

SALARY : $81900 $96356

WHO WE ARE :

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario

that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern forwardthinking

organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich

history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1000

skilled professionals we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they

are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture along with a

competitive salary excellent benefit package a defined benefit pension plan paid vacation paid

personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT :

The Disability & Attendance Management Specialist is responsible for administering the

organizations disability and attendance management programs. This role involves collaborating

with Human Resources Business Partners to develop return to work plans and medical

accommodations. The Specialist will work with employees managers healthcare providers and

external stakeholders to ensure the efficient processing of shortterm disability claims and the

effective administration of the attendance management program.

MAJOR DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage all nonoccupational shortterm disability and weekly indemnity claims from startto end including working with Human Resources Business Partner and Managers tofoster early and safe return to work opportunities
• Ensure fair and consistent application of policy legislation collective agreementprovisions and best practices
• Ensure benefits provided to employees during their disability period are accurate andbased on their entitlement as per their collective agreement or the policy
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders such as managers and 3rd partyadjudicators regarding shortterm disability claims and accommodations
• Timely transition of the employee through the different stages of leave continuum
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive disabilitymanagement and identify and assess potential risks related to workplace disabilities anddevelop mitigation strategies
• Communicate effectively with employees management union representatives andother stakeholders to address concerns and provide updates
• Administer and maintain attendance management processes including the consistentand fair application and utilization of forms / templates
• Provide informed or datadriven recommendations for changes or improvements inrelevant policies procedures and programs
• Maintain disability management and attendance support programs and policies toenhance support and efficiency
• Collect and analyze absenteeism data identify employees who exceed the absenteeismthreshold for enrollment in the attendance management and support program
• Monitor employees progress while on the program providing timely updates to HRBPsand managers as required

REQUIREMENTS :

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION : The successful candidate will need to pass the following

clearances : criminal record check employment references and education verification.

however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to

apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document) stating reference

name and number. Visit our career website to apply : Ontario Northland we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experiences

each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage

applications from Indigenous peoples racialized persons women persons with disabilities and persons

who identify as 2SLGBTQIA.

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrierfree employment in accordance with the

Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request

accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human

Resources.

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

General Insurance,Corporate Sales,Cost Estimation,Benefits & Compensation,Heavy Equipment,AC Maintenance

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 81900 - 96356