Employee Relations Coordinator (OH&S and Disability Management)

Posted date:

2023-12-15

Closing date:

Summary of duties

Please be advised that an Employee Relations Coordinator (OH&S and Disability Management) is available.

If interested, please submit your cover letter and resume, as one PDF document, referencing job ID 23-46, to recruiting@aupe.org. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The job description is outlined below.

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Experience working within a labour environment, ideally with a background in unions that operate within a member-driven/action-oriented model.
This position reports to the Manager of Employee Relations, Reception, and Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E).

While the position is a generalist role, this position will be responsible for the following functions:

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, managers/directors and the staff union (AULReP).
Responsible and accountable for providing case management of short-duration, work-related injury and disability claims.
Working with the AUPE benefits provider should questions or concerns arise from staff.
Interpreting collective agreement issues that arise as it relates to employee benefits and leave provisions.
Acting as a resource for management and staff on health, safety, attendance and wellness.
Developing, coordinating and enhancing the Health and Safety Program as needed and in consultation with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
Acting as the primary contact with WCB. Liaising with the WCB, medical professionals and related agencies regarding WCB claims.
Responsible for confirming details of work related injuries, filing WCB and LTD documents and managing claims of short duration.
Working with all key stakeholders in all aspects of attendance and disability management.
Managing Workers' and AUPE Members Compensation claims.
Assisting in the return to work (RTW) process overseeing modified work, gradual return to work, and duty to accommodate programs.
Corresponding with employees, managers and health care professionals to ensure all documentation is received and processed.
Liaising with the health insurance company regarding applications, status of claims and return to work plans.
Assisting with writing policies, procedures and communication.
Working and consulting with the joint Psychological Health and Safety Committee.
Ability to relay or explain complex issues or difficult situations.
Other duties as required.

Qualifications

A post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related area supplemented with a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience.
Having background knowledge of the labour movement in general, and AUPE in particular, is an asset.

Equivalencies will be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of labour legislation and Collective Agreements.
Demonstrated ability to communicate well with and relate to staff.
Ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
Knowledge and expertise in HR policies and procedures.
A strong understanding of best practices and current regulations specific to HR.
Knowledge and experience in Disability Management or Occupational Health and Safety
Knowledge and experience in the Duty to Accommodate process.
Ability to work against specific deadlines and be able to work well under pressure and stressful situations.
Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills.
Ability to display the attributes of self-motivation and individual initiative.
Must possess excellent conflict management skills.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Experience

Previous: At least five (5) years of previous experience in Disability Management and/or Occupational Health and Safety is needed, preferably in a Unionized environment.

Key activities

Implement and administer employee policies and promote positive employee relations.
Work with the AUPE benefits provider to arrange benefits for staff and inquire with the provider should questions or issues arise.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, managers/directors and the staff union (AULReP).
Responsible and accountable for providing case management of short-duration, work-related injury and disability claims
Assisting in the return to work (RTW) process overseeing modified work, gradual return to work, and duty to accommodate programs.
Corresponding with employees, managers and health care professionals to ensure all documentation is received and processed.
Assisting with writing policies, procedures and communication.
Provide support to the respective managers/directors on a regular basis should employees issues or support be required.
Ensure that decisions made by managers are compliant with the collective agreement and consistent with past practice.
Support the management team in the day to day issues that arise from staff.
Maintain a positive working relationship with the staff union.

Other

About us

AUPE is the largest public sector union in Alberta and represents approximately 103,200 jobs across the province in four sectors including: health care, education, government services, and agencies, boards and commissions. AUPE represents roughly:

20,800 direct employees of the Alberta provincial government;
68,400 health care employees at public, private, and not-for-profit health care providers, this includes auxiliary nursing care employees and the general support services employees of Alberta;
10,800 in the education sector, who work in support roles at fifteen post-secondary institutions and three school boards across Alberta; and
3,200 boards, agencies, and commissions employees who work for a variety of mostly public sector employers like municipal governments.

AUPE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to provide a supportive and respectful environment, free of bias, where each employee feels valued. Together our opinions, strengths, experiences, and diverse backgrounds ensure full and equal participation for all in our community.