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Export Development Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Advisor for Wellness Programs to enhance workplace accommodations and disability management. This role is pivotal in guiding Canadian businesses through complex HR challenges, ensuring compliance with laws while fostering a supportive workplace. You will collaborate with a diverse team to implement innovative wellness strategies and build strong relationships across the organization. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the HR field and supporting employee well-being, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company recognized for its commitment to equity and diversity, and help shape a brighter future for Canadian businesses.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Performance-based Incentives

Professional Development Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years in HR management with a focus on employee relations and disability management.
• Advanced knowledge of workplace accommodations and return to work principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead workplace accommodation strategies and manage complex disability cases.
• Develop and deliver wellness programs and awareness sessions.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Employee Relations

Disability Management

Workplace Accommodations

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Planning and Organization

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Human Resources

Job description

Description - Senior Advisor, Wellness Programs (0004YR)

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Job Type: Permanent

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Schedule: Full-time

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact at home and abroad. EDC offers financial products and knowledge to help Canadian businesses confidently enter new markets, reduce financial risk, and grow their business.

When you join our team, you’ll be helping Canadian businesses learn the endless possibilities that open to them through export and help bring their vision, passion, and innovation to the world. Your knowledge and expertise will support more than 25,000 Canadian businesses and their customers in as many as 200 markets worldwide. You’ll work amongst the best and brightest in an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success. And you’ll know that you’re making an impact every day – for businesses, for Canada and for the people you work with.

Are you ready to make an impact? Join EDC, recognized as a Top 100 and Top Family-Friendly Employer, as we take on the risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world. #LI-Hybrid

Team Overview

The Senior Advisor, Wellness Programs is part of the Total Rewards & Wellness team and works closely with HR Advisory Services (HRBPs and Employee Relations), other HR Centers of Expertise, employees, and their leaders. The Senior Advisor, Wellness Programs will lead the implementation of workplace accommodation strategies, services, and resources. This role involves providing expert guidance to stakeholders, building effective relationships, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, this role will support complex disability management cases (occupational and non-occupational) and promote an integrated approach to wellness programs and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and respond effectively to accommodation requests (medical and non-medical), engaging with employees, leaders, and other internal stakeholders (e.g. HRBPs, Employee Relations, Facilities, Legal) to work through barriers and develop solutions.
• Proactively manage complex disability cases (occupational and non-occupational).
• Develop, improve, and deliver wellness programs/services employing a holistic and collaborative approach.
• Design and deliver awareness sessions to internal stakeholders on accommodation and disability management best practices and engage proactively with Employee Resource Groups.
• Engage with EDC’s external disability management provider on medical cases, ensuring seamless coordination of files with a focus on the overall employee experience.
• Stay updated on best practices and emerging trends in workplace accommodations, disability management, and accessibility, and recommend improvements and changes to programs and services.
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare regular program reports.
• Facilitate return to work meetings with relevant stakeholders including employees, leaders, and EDC’s external disability management provider.
• Work within applicable workplace policies, Human Rights, Accessibility, and Canada Labour Code legislation and regulations.

Screening Criteria

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in human resources management, with at least 4 years of hands-on employee relations/labour relations experience managing accommodations and complex disability management cases in a relevant professional context.
• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or a related field of study.
• Advanced knowledge of workplace accommodation, disability management, and return to work principles and practices.
• Strong communication skills in English and French, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to exercise appropriate discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and confidential cases.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills.

Assets

• Mental Health First Aid or similar training.
• Disability Management/Return to Work certification.
• CHRP Designation.

Salary

HR Generalist 18: Salaries typically range from $94,664 to $126,219 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

Location

• Export Development Canada is a hybrid work environment.
• This role will be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity

EDC is committed to employment equity and achieving a diverse workforce. EDC actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you need any special accommodation.

How to apply
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Application deadline: Jan 18, 2025, 4:59:00 AM. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation. Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.