Health And Wellness Assistant

With 51 schools, over 24,000 students and more than 4,000 employees, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is an education community bound together by our beliefs. Our facilities are located in some of the most beautiful natural settings in the province. Our Board encompasses a large and dynamic mixture of urban centers, small towns and rural areas throughout Central Ontario. From Tottenham and Bradford West Gwillimbury to Parry Sound and Huntsville, from Collingwood and Midland to Barrie and Orillia, we are focused on enhancing the educational and spiritual development of our students. We offer excellent programs, resources and supports so that students are provided with every opportunity to reach their future goals and aspirations.

Health and Wellness Assistant

Open To: Open Competition

Location: Catholic Education Centre, Barrie

Position Type: Temporary

Position Hours: 1.0 FTE/35hours per week plus overtime as required

Contract Duration: Ends June 28, 2024

Annual Salary: $51,339 to $65,021 (pro-rated to hours worked)

The Health & Wellness Assistant supports the Board’s Short-Term Leave Disability Plan (STLDP) and Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) claims administration processes in a manner that promotes safe and early return-to-work priorities. Specific areas of accountability include establishing/monitoring appropriate workplace accommodations and administering STLDP / WSIB claims management programs for all employee groups under the direction of the Manager, Health and Wellness. This position also completes all data entry / record-keeping requirements of the Health & Wellness Office and supports the Board’s Health and Safety Officer.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Disability Management, Healthcare, Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline
• Professional certification in one of the above disciplines and/or experience in the Education Sector is an asset
• At least one year experience in a related role, preferably in a large unionized public-sector environment
• Demonstrated capability to deliver on multiple tasks to deadline and within restricted timelines
• Exceptional interpersonal and conflict management skills with the ability to work in an interdependent team environment supporting the Health & Wellness function
• Exceptional oral communication skills and written communication skills
• Proven experience/expertise in disability claims management
• Excellence in client/customer service experience is a must
• Previous experience working with confidential information and maintaining employee privacy.
• Experience in the facilitation of workplace accommodations to support employee return-to-work initiatives
• Proven analytical skills with specific reference to the analysis of STLDP/WSIB claims and employee medical data to identify trends and support corrective action/continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience working with the Parklane system for incident reporting and disability management
• Experience and interest in Health and safety to assist the Health and Safety Officer
• As travel throughout the Board’s jurisdiction is a requirement of this position, candidates must possess a valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle

Interested candidates must forward, in confidence, a cover letter, resume and supporting documentation by January 18, 2024 at 4:00pm.

Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request. Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at (705)722-3555 ext. 330

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.

THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Frances Bagley, Director of Education

Maria Hardie, Chair, Board of Trustees

Our Vision: OUR FAITH. OUR STUDENTS. OUR FUTURE

Our Mission: Faithfully, inclusively and equitably, we inspire every student to realize their God-given potential

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $51,339.00-$65,021.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person