Abilities Management Officer Term

Ottawa Catholic School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa Catholic School Board is seeking an Abilities Management Officer on a term basis. The role focuses on WSIB governance, workplace accommodations, and proactive return-to-work planning across multiple school sites.

You will engage with supervisors, HR partners, and health professionals to support joint solutions that minimize absence and ensure employee well-being. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience, with Ontario-specific disability and safety regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of related work experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• CHRP or Disability Management certificate is considered an asset.
• Experience with WSIB claims, accommodations and abilities management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of disability management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ergonomic principles.
• Knowledge of OHSA, ESA, WSIA, OHRC, AODA, and related legislation.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage WSIB activities including forms filing, incident investigation and return to work.
• Ensure workplace accommodation processes are leveraged to achieve timely employee solutions and positive employee experience.
• Provide advice to supervisors and staff on WSIB management related issues.
• Support employees in the return to work and workplace accommodation processes and work with HR Officers regarding accommodations and return to work plans.
• Manage case files including support to staff through all stages of occupational illness and injury while ensuring medical documentation is collected.
• Collaborate with supervisors regarding WSIB and absence prevention.
• Facilitate employee re-integration to the workplace through planning, implementation and coordinating timely modified work programs.
• Liaise with health care professionals, third party providers, WSIB and obtain information as required.
• Coordinate the process and placement of employees with complex accommodations needs.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and evaluations of workstations, equipment, and tools to identify improvements.
• Provide training and information sessions as needed.
• Administration of sick leave, short-term disability and long-term disability plans.
• Manage disability claims and activities; advise on sickness and abilities management issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Disability management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Abilities Management Officer Term

Human Resources Department

*If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.

The OCSB is currently seeking an Abilities Management Officer Term. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our school directory.

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Job Description:

• Manage the WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) activities; ensuring adherence to policies and processes including forms filing, incident investigation and return to work
• Ensure workplace accommodation processes are being leveraged to achieve timely employee solutions and positive employee experience as well as fostering open and ongoing communications
• Providing advice to supervisors and staff on all WSIB management related issues
• Supporting employees in the return to work and workplace accommodation processes and work collaboratively with Human Resources Officers regarding workplace accommodations and return to work plans
• Management of case files including support to staff through all stages of occupational illness and injury while ensuring relevant and appropriate medical documentation is collected
• Collaborate with supervisors regarding WSIB and absence prevention
• Facilitate employee re-integration to the workplace through planning, implementation and coordinating timely modified work programs
• Liaise and ensure timely completion of all documents with other health care professionals, third party providers, the WSIB, and obtain further information as required
• Coordinate the process and placement of employees with complex accommodations needs
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and evaluations of workstations, equipment, and tools to identify potential risk factors and areas for improvement at various schools across the OCSB and the board office as required
• Provide training and information sessions as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned, such as:
  • Administration of the sick leave, short-term disability and long-term disability leave benefit plans
  • Manage the disability claims and activities; ensuring adherence to policies and processes including forms filing, incident investigation and return to work
  • Provide advice to supervisors and staff on all sickness and abilities management related issues

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years’ related work experience, preferably in a unionized environment, with a proven ability to build constructive relationships with union representatives and stakeholders
• A Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or a Certificate in Disability Management is considered an asset
• Experience working with WSIB claims, accommodations and abilities management, and employee investigations
• Demonstrated knowledge of disability management principles and practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of ergonomic principles
• Proven knowledge of human resources practices and processes, specifically related to the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), Employment Standards Act (ESA), WorkplaceSafety Insurance Act (WSIA), Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and other legislation as they relate to disability management and related areas
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• A valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle is required
• Individuals who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered

This is a full time (1.0 FTE) temporary position with a salary range of $95,098 - $103,153.

The start date of this position will be as soon as the recruitment process is complete with an anticipated end date of January 15, 2027 with the possibility of extension.

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail] prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Information Collection Authority and Purpose: Pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) , personal information is collected under the statutory authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act , as amended. This information may be utilized for any or all of the primary administrative functions relating to the operational activities of the Ottawa Catholic School Board, including educational programs and services, student records, and interactions with Ministries of the Government of Ontario. The Board’s ‘ Notice of Collection Use and Disclosure ’, the ‘ Protection of Privacy Policy ’, and the supplementary document ‘ Privacy and Information Management of Personal Information ’ are accessible on the Board’s website at www.ocsb.ca. Inquiries may be directed to the school Principal or to the Privacy Officer, Ottawa Catholic School Board, 570 West Hunt Club Road, Nepean, ON K2G 3R4. Contact information: 613-224-2222 | [e-mail] .