Advisor, Ability Management
Location
Calgary, AB | Canada
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Job ID: 31308
Location: Main Campus Updated March 11, 2024 Previous Opportunity Next Opportunity We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta.
The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.
Position Overview The Staff Wellness Centre in Human Resources is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Advisor .
Staff Wellness promotes, supports and sustains the health and wellness of faculty and staff at the University of Calgary. We offer innovative wellness services that support the needs of Faculty and Staff at all points on the health spectrum from healthy to ill/injured. As a member of the Staff Wellness team, this position reports to the Director, Staff Wellness and is part of the Human Resources portfolio. The Ability Management Advisor role is responsible for proactively managing the various absence and disability related occupational and non-occupational programs and claims associated with different staff groups across the University.
Position
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Work with our third party provider to determine eligibility, duration of sick leave benefits and coordinate return to work.
Ensure a smooth transition from sick leave to LTD and manage the University’s interests in the LTD claim.
Ensure WCB claims are moving forward, costs on the claims are appropriate, and coordinate return to work.
Obtain and review medical documentation to coordinate and manage staff member medical accommodations.
Provide support in addressing and resolving issues that might be affecting a staff member’s ability to attend work on a regular basis.
Act as a University representative during an appeal or grievance process defending decisions related to claims management.
Ensure medical information is being handled appropriately and is kept confidential in accordance with privacy legislation.
Provide expert advice, consultation, education, and support to the Human Resource colleagues , managers and staff in the areas of sick leave, disability management, payment of program benefits, accommodation and cost containment.
Foster and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal partners(Staff Wellness team, Human Resources, external service providers and insurers, Department Heads, Managers, Supervisors, unions, medical providers, staff, etc.).
Hold regular meetings with client areas to keep them apprised of claim status (sick, LTD, and WCB) and provide guidance on health and disability related issues.
Refer managers and staff to other appropriate internal or external services (i.e. EFAP, ergonomics, medical providers, insurance carriers) and act as a liaison to these services as required.
Coordinate with the Environmental Health & Safety department when dealing with Workers Compensation Claims.
Facilitate training and informational sessions on absence and disability related practices.
Qualifications / Requirements:
A bachelors degree in health/social sciences or other relevant education related to disability management or vocational rehabilitation.
Professional designation (e.g. CRTWC, CDMP) preferred or eligible to apply.
3-5 years of professional experience in claims adjudication, case management, vocational rehabilitation, including demonstrated understanding of group benefit plans and administrative processes relating to case management.
Experience in a unionized environment or public sector environment is an asset.
Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to negotiate difficult situations and to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients and other partners.
Ability to influence others towards positive outcomes and ensure progress on initiatives.
Experience in facilitating presentations and delivering training is an asset.
Experience working with Cority is an asset.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience working with third party absence management programs is an asset.
Application Deadline: March 25, 2024 We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
Additional Information This position is classified in the Professional Career Band, Level 2 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website About the University of Calgary UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups . Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ( [email protected] ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( [email protected]
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities , and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW Calgary Alberta T2N 1N4 CANADA Copyright © 2024 The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 & 6).
The University of Calgary is situated on land Northwest of where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, a site traditionally known as Moh’kins’tsis to the Blackfoot, Wîchîspa to the Stoney Nakoda, and Guts’ists’i to the Tsuut’ina. On this land and in this place we strive to learn together, walk together, and grow together "in a good way."
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