Wellbeing Specialist, Human Resources

Job Description

Job title: Wellbeing Specialist, Human Resources

Company: University of Winnipeg

Job description: Human Resources at UWinnipeg supports the University’s commitment to academic excellence & renewal; student experience & success; indigenization; research excellence, knowledge mobilization & impact; and financial & institutional resilience. Our core focus is to provide consultation, program development and key services to our faculty, staff and UW Community Partners through full-service people support.The Wellbeing Specialist is a full-time continuing position tasked with promoting the wellbeing of all University employees by providing leadership and expertise in the development, implementation and administration of programs and initiatives that contribute to a healthy workplace.Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and expertise in the development and implementation of mental health initiatives.
• Provides advice and guidance in addressing/responding to mental health issues and concerns.
• Establishes the overall framework for disability management (short-term and long-term) in accordance with legislation and regulations, collective agreements, and University policies.
• Provides effective and pro-active case management of complex attendance management issues, disability management cases, return to work programs, accommodation plans.
• Ensures employees provide appropriate medical information to support medical absences. Consults on developing attendance monitoring procedures and supports Labour Relations in addressing non-culpable absenteeism.
• Responsible for workplace accommodation and return to work matters in accordance with University policy and provincial legislation.
• Consults with managers and members of the HR department when assessing and developing effective accommodations.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with external organizations and experts to ensure ongoing awareness of the latest trends and developments in accommodations.
• Responsible for the administration of the ergonomics program. Conducts ergonomic assessments of workstations and recommends actions.
• Responsible for training the Wellbeing Assistant, assigning/evaluating work, and performance management.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (e.g., nursing, social work, occupational therapy) or a diploma in Disability Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ recent and related experience with a focus in organizational wellness and disability management.
• Experience in administering return to work programs in a multi-union environment or complex public sector organizations.
• Some direct experience in training in the relevant areas would be a definite asset.
• Understanding of medical terminology is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of ergonomics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and maintain effective relationships with managers, employees, union representatives and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with advanced problem-solving skills to develop creative and innovative solutions for resolving complex issues.
• Knowledge of all relevant Human Rights, health, and privacy legislation and applicable collective agreements.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, and to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to train, motivate, coach and evaluate direct reports.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Adaptable and flexible in responding to organizational change.
• Ability to work independently and make a positive contribution within a team environment.

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The salary range for this position will be from $78,546 to $99,499 annually. Salary upon appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person, with an opportunity to apply for Remote Work for up to two (2) days per week.The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 23:26:10 GMT