AddressPosition Details
Position Information
Position Title
HR Coordinator, Accessible Employment
Department/Unit
Human Resources
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number
S05-23
Employee Group
DPMG
Position Type
Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Two Years (with likelihood of becoming regular)
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
$48,529 - $64,821 per annum
Classification
ADM-04
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
Human Resources is committed to a vision where employees are engaged, supported, and inspired to achieve excellence at Dalhousie University. Reporting to the Director, Accessible Employment, the HR Coordinator, Accessible Employment will support the unit’s advancement of the University’s accessibility and accommodation objectives relating to employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Disability Consultant in administering the University’s sick leave program for all regular and full-time faculty and staff. This includes reviewing medical documentation and accident reports, as well as communicating on matters concerning cognitive and physical limitations, job demands, work environments, University policies, sick leave and long-term disability benefits and accommodation.
- Recommend ergonomic evaluations of workstations and analysis of occupational requirements of jobs and assessment of work areas to ensure the prevention of repetitive strain injuries and to accommodate employees with disabilities.
- Calculate appropriate qualifying disability periods based on employee group. Prepare LTD disability applications ensuring adherence to the LTD Policy and pertinent collective agreements and handbooks.
- Coordinate communications among all parties involved (employee, manager, Employee Benefits, Pensions) to determine the timing and conditions of employee’s return to work on a modified basis. Educate managers regarding the accommodations and/or modifications contained in the Return-to-Work Plan to ensure they support and assist the process.
- In coordination with other HR departments, identify opportunities to build awareness of the work of the Accessible Employment unit and promote relevant initiatives to appropriate audiences across campus. Assist the Director and Accessibility Advisor with the development of an education/outreach plan for the unit to deliver on the established goals and objectives.
- Maintain the Accessible Employment treatment and other resources budget. Ensure invoices are paid on a timely basis. Maintain records of transactions and produce reports for analysis.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, with three to five years’ related work experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Sound knowledge of ability to interpret accessibility requirements as they relate to employment, as well as experience in human rights policies and procedures and the duty to accommodate is required.
- Demonstrated high level of cultural competency and ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information.
- Proficiency in MS office 365 (word, excel, power point).
- Strong multitasking skills, and the ability to shift priorities quickly.
Assets
- Previous experience in dealing with medical accommodations or disability an asset
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
01/16/2023
Close Date
01/27/2023
Open Until Filled
No
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