Job Description

What makes you great for the role?
Be part of HR’s transformation—drive change, spark innovation, and champion exceptional employee experience. You’re passionate about supporting people during times of challenge and change. With a strong foundation in leaves management, disability management, health and wellness programs, and HR practices, you take a strategic and compassionate approach to helping employees thrive. You’re known for your ability to build trust and coach, navigate complex conversations with empathy, and bring people together to create supportive, inclusive workplace programs. You understand the importance of discretion and confidentiality, while being detail-oriented, data-savvy, and a natural collaborator who wants to make a meaningful impact.

We have:

• A team of highly skilled, dedicated and collaborative staff
• Leadership that supports you
• An enterprise that embraces change
• A work environment that has flexible work locations (including hybrid), hours of work and overall employee wellness support

You have:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Health Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with 3 years of experience in disability/leaves case management or developing and implementing corporate mental health and wellness programs, within a unionized environment
• Strong understanding of, and ability to critically use information pertaining to medical conditions, available treatments, duration guidelines and resulting work restrictions
• Knowledge of, and the ability to interpret, policies, Collective Agreements, Provincial and Federal Legislation (e.g. Human Rights, Workers Compensation Act, and Psychological Health & Safety Standard
• Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation and presentation skills; confident and credible combined with demonstrated tact, diplomacy and objectivity
• Demonstrated ability to listen compassionately and facilitate discussions empathetically while navigating complex, personal employee situations confidentially
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience conducting research including data analysis and trends
• Proficiency in Disability Case Management Systems
• Proven ability to facilitate presentations and workshops to large and small groups encompassing a variety of wellness topics as requested either in person or via webinar

Nice to have:

• Certification in Disability Management (CDMS)
• Experience working within a unionized environment

What you will do:

• Coordinate accommodation and return-to-work plans with employees, healthcare providers, insurers and leaders
• Assess and implement appropriate workplace accommodations, modified duties, and supports
• Design and deliver wellness programming, toolkits, and resources tailored to employee needs
• Monitor and evaluate wellness initiatives and leaves programs, making data-driven improvements
• Liaise with external service providers to ensure efficient, compassionate and timely support
• Provide guidance and training to leaders and employees on risk and responsibility for programs or practices related to disability management, mental health awareness in the workplace, and wellness
• Develop strong internal and external partnerships to promote a healthy and inclusive workplace culture
• Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in wellness, accommodation, and disability management
• Represent MPAC on external wellness and health advisory groups when required