PASS 333 - Attendance Support Officer

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is seeking an Attendance Support Officer in the Human Resources department in Hamilton, Ontario. The role focuses on implementing and coordinating the Attendance Support Policy, monitoring trends, and maintaining absence data for all employee groups.

You will produce statistical analyses, support meetings with staff and union representatives, and collaborate with HR and school leaders to improve attendance and data processes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent.
• 3-4 years' experience in attendance support, disability mgmt., labour relations or related field.
• Minimum CHRP or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Daily absence reporting and notification per Attendance Policy.
• Lead attendance support meetings with employees and union representatives.
• Coordinate data transfer and ensure accuracy in HRIS and absence records.
• Produce statistical reports on absenteeism for all employee groups.
• Support data quality improvements and system enhancements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Post-secondary HR degree/diploma

CHRP or in progress

Experience in school board environment

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

PASS 333 - Attendance Support Officer

ATTENDANCEAND ADMINISTRATIVESERVICES

Posted October 28, 2026

Internal and External

DateofAppointment: Immediately

1 Permanent Position: Vacancy

Reportingto: Senior Manager, Labour & Employee Relations

Description:

• Implementing, administering and coordinating the Board's Attendance Support Policy.
• Monitoring, analyzing, tracking and identifying trends of absenteeism through attendance data.
• Monitoring and maintaining current and historical absence and vacation data for all Board employees.
• Producing statistical and analytical reports on absence occurrences for all employee groups.
• Providing appropriate support within the scope of the position.

KeyAccountabilities:

• Daily absence reporting, notifying individuals of their status as per the Attendance Support Policy;
• Facilitates and leads attendance support meetings held with employees and their union representatives to understand reasons for absenteeism and to develop strategies or accommodation plans to support regular attendance
• Ensures that absence reporting protocol is being adhered to at all times and works collaboratively with Principals, Managers and Supervisors regarding staff absences;
• Completes the year end process for absence records (annual statement, rollover of credits, allocation of new credits) as required for different employee groups;
• Monitors and adjusts data transferred from the Board's Absence Reporting system into the Boards current HRIS system;
• Produces statistical and analytical reports on absenteeism as required;
• Works closely with other HR staff and schools verifying data for attendance support purposes;
• Supports enhancements to systems and processes to improve data quality and operational efficiencies
• Performs other duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent;
• Preferred 3-4 years' experience in areas of attendance support, disability mgmt., labour relations or related field;
• Minimum CHRP or working towards
• Preferred experience in school board environment;
• Experience working with a highly unionized setting;
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proven computer skills working with different software applications, ie Excel, Word etc. Ability to learn and utilize new software packages completely is essential;
• Willingness to work in a team environment;
• Some travel may be required

Location: Human Resources Department

Fr. Kennedy Catholic Education Centre

Salary: P.A.S.S. Category 5 ($70,872.00 - $88,588.00)

Lastdateforconsideration:Wednesday November 11,2026@4:00p.m.

Successful completion of Microsoft Excel proficiency testing is required as part of the selection process

Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board's Mission which is:

“InunionwithourBishop,toenablealllearnerstorealizethefullnessofhumanityofwhichourLord Jesus Christ is the model”

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, HWCDSB will:

• value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under- represented communities;
• value applicants' additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives
• collect voluntary self-identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB's Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario's Anti - Racism Data Standards.

Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal,

candidates who self-identity as a member of one or more under-represented groups may be selected.

The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially.