Ability and Wellness Specialist (2025-MP-24)
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Job Summary
POSITION TITLE:Ability and Wellness Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources / Employee Safety and Wellness
SALARY RANGE:$90070 to $102352
*Temporary vacancy for approximately one year
The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa the Odawa and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits les détroits of Detroit.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Occupational Health and Safety Manager the Ability and Wellness Specialist is responsible for leading and coordinating comprehensive disability case management and workplace accommodation processes for both occupational and non-occupational cases. This role serves as the primary liaison among employees department leaders unions healthcare providers and external partners to ensure timely effective and legally compliant support for employees requiring medical leave disability accommodations or return-to-work planning. Through expert guidance collaborative problem-solving and adherence to relevant legislation including the Ontario Human Rights Code Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) and collective agreements the incumbent promotes a safe inclusive and supportive work environment. Additionally the role contributes to policy development program evaluation and training initiatives that enhance employee wellness ergonomic practices and organizational capacity for sustainable ability management.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have:
Requirement of a University degree or a community college diploma in a related field (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Disability Management or Human Resources)
A minimum of 3 years of practical experience in a workplace accommodation or disability management role within a unionized environment including direct experience in facilitation of return to work and accommodation
Strong working knowledge of governing legislation including the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) Workplace Safety & Insurance Act and Regulations (WSIB)
Experience in the development and delivery of training related to accommodating employees in the workplace
Experience working with Physical Demands Analyses
Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a team and independently with minimal supervision
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and commit to strict deadlines
Since 1963 the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study to learn to teach and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise.
We are committed to equity and supports diversity in its teaching learning and work pursuit of the Universitys Employment Equity Plan members from the designated groups (Women Aboriginal Peoples Visible Minorities Persons with Disabilities and Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.
If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Talent & Workforce Team (). Should you require further information on accommodation please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the University of Windsor however only those under consideration will be contacted. Applications submitted through employment agencies will not be considered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Typing
- Athenahealth
- Assisted Living
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Publisher
- Triage
- Health Coaching
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Case Management
- Benefits Administration
- Memory Care
- Word Processing
