Employee Relations Coordinator (Oh&S, Disability Management)

Highlights

• Experience working within a labour environment, ideally with a background in unions that operate within a member-driven/action-oriented model.
• This position reports to the Manager of Employee Relations, Reception, and Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E).

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge and expertise in HR policies and procedures.
• A strong understanding of best practices and current regulations specific to HR.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge and experience in Disability Management or Occupational Health and Safety
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of labour legislation and Collective Agreements.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Must possess excellent conflict management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in the Duty to Accommodate process.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with and relate to staff.
• Ability to display the attributes of self-motivation and individual initiative.
• Ability to work against specific deadlines and be able to work well under pressure and stressful situations.

Key Activities/Assignments

• Maintain a positive working relationship with the staff union.
• Corresponding with employees, managers and health care professionals to ensure all documentation is received and processed.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, managers/directors and the staff union (AULReP).
• Provide support to the respective managers/directors on a regular basis should employees issues or support be required.
• Implement and administer employee policies and promote positive employee relations.
• Assisting in the return to work (RTW) process overseeing modified work, gradual return to work, and duty to accommodate programs.
• Responsible and accountable for providing case management of short-duration, work-related injury and disability claims
• Assisting with writing policies, procedures and communication.
• Ensure that decisions made by managers are compliant with the collective agreement and consistent with past practice.
• Work with the AUPE benefits provider to arrange benefits for staff and inquire with the provider should questions or issues arise.
• Support the management team in the day to day issues that arise from staff.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of previous experience in Disability Management and/or Occupational Health and Safety is needed, preferably in a Unionized environment.
• Equivalencies will be considered.
• Having background knowledge of the labour movement in general, and AUPE in particular, is an asset.
• A post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related area supplemented with a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience.