Human Resources Consultant, Health & Rehabilitation

Human Resources Consultant, Health & Rehabilitation

 

Job Classification Title                       HR CONSULTANT HEALTH & REHAB

Requisition #                                       2280068

Division                                               Human Resources

Section                                                Occupational Health & Safety

Work Location                                     CITY HALL, 100 QUEEN ST W

Job Stream                                          Human Resources

Job Type                                             Temporary, Full-Time

Temporary Duration                            12.0 Months

Salary/Rate                                          $80,389.40 - $94,421.60 / Year

Hours of Work (bi-weekly)                  70.00

Shift Information                                 Monday to Friday, 35 Hours Per Week

Wage Grade                                         6

Affiliation                                            Non-Union

Job Code (PSG)                                  TM1067

Number of Positions Open                  1

Posting Date                                        26-Jul-2017

Expiry date                                          10-Aug-2017

 

Job Description

 

Reporting to the Manager of Employee Health, Rehabilitation and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), this position is responsible for providing proactive disability and occupational health services to the employees of the City of Toronto in order 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 rehabilitation programs support maximum functional recovery of ill and injured employees
  • Provides consultation and works cooperatively with other human resources staff, managers, health care professionals and union representatives to ensure the  delivery of effective integrated disability management
  • Makes recommendations regarding compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to disability management and occupational health
  • Assists in the development and assessment of integrated disability and occupational health programs
  • Provides (RNs only) primary and emergency care to employees and members of the public

Key Qualifications:

  1. Post-secondary degree or diploma in a health specialty or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference may be given to candidates with the following health specialty: a B.Sc. degree in Nursing with specialty designation in Occupational Health Nursing (or certification in Disability Management)
  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. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff and union representatives.
  7. Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  8. Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and presentation skills that are applicable to all levels of the organization
  9. Proficiency with City standard desktop software applications (e.g.: Excel, MS Access, MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

 

 

Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as a Human Resources Consultant, Health & Rehabilitation, within our Human Resources Division.

How to Apply:

For more information on these and other opportunities with the City of Toronto, visit us online at www.toronto.ca/jobs. To apply online, submit your resume, quoting File #2280068X, by August 10, 2017.

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The City of Toronto is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We will provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the City of Toronto's Accommodation Policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the City's hiring process.

If you are invited to participate in an assessment process, kindly provide your accommodation needs in advance. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide medical/other documentation to Human Resources to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to you throughout the hiring process.