Ability Manager

Posted 6 days ago

Job Details

Contract

Location

Calgary, AB

Salary

dollar sign 90 to 120 per hour

Job Description

JUST HR is recruiting for an Ability Manager to strengthen disability and absence management within a complex, unionized public sector organization. The organization is restructuring its absence management function and requires an experienced leader to oversee a team of three while bringing strong technical knowledge in disability management, return-to-work planning, and accommodations. This role will reduce risk, improve compliance, and help manage rising disability-related costs. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who can bring structure, sound decision-making, and process improvement to a developing function. The initial term is funded through August, with strong potential to become permanent.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of three in absence and ability management
Oversee gradual return-to-work programs and accommodation planning
Manage complex medical leaves and independent medical evaluations
Guide attendance and disability related processes in unionized environments
Partner with Canada Life and benefits carriers on LTD claims management
Support reporting and financial oversight related to disability and WCB costs
Review and implement improved processes following recent operational reviews
Shift administrative workload from senior leadership by taking ownership of technical case management
Ensure compliance with collective agreements and employment standards
Collaborate closely with HR leadership and staffing teams
Identify cost-saving opportunities through proactive disability management
Provide coaching and clarity on best practices in ability management

Requirements

5+ years of experience in disability or ability management
Strong experience managing return-to-work programs and workplace accommodations
Experience working with LTD providers such as Canada Life
Knowledge of WCB processes and disability reporting
Leadership experience overseeing or mentoring team members
Experience in unionized environments required
Public sector experience strongly preferred
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Ability to manage complex, sensitive employee situations with professionalism
Solid understanding of compliance and documentation standards

**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**

Just HR is a specialized Human Resources recruitment and search firm with seven practice areas: General HR, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Organizational Development, Labour & Employee Relations, HRIS, Health & Safety.

About Horizon Recruitment Inc.

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance and Supply Chain. Horizon provides search services on an interim and permanent basis with a specific focus on professional and middle management recruitment. Since our inception, Horizon Recruitment has established a significant presence in the market and has quickly become one of the most trusted names in our business. Our Supply Chain practice supports large scale capital construction projects with procurement and contract management resources. Our clients also engage us to assist them in identifying resources for demand planning, forecasting and analysis within their high technology environments. Corporate supply chain teams hire our consultants to assist them through process and innovation projects, including implementing continuous process improvement methodologies. Our Finance practice supports corporate accounting and finance departments with individuals who perform a variety of standard and complex tasks ranging from period end reporting to tax, treasury and complex financial modeling for mergers and acquisitions. We assist risk departments with audit and review, along with compliance issues.

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