Duty to Accommodate – Disability Management Advisor

Overview

Duty to Accommodate – Disability Management Advisor Jobs in Vancouver, Canada at Providence Healthcare

Title: Duty to Accommodate – Disability Management Advisor

Company: Providence Healthcare

Location: Vancouver, Canada

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Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $46.37/Hr.

– CAD $66.66/Hr.

The Disability Management Advisor (DTA) plays a key role in managing and advising on disability‑related matters, including occupational and non‑occupational injuries or illnesses. Reporting to the Leader of Disability Management, this role leads the Duty to Accommodate (DTA) process, provides expert case management services, and ensures effective coordination of employee absences, return‑to‑work planning, and workplace accommodations.

• Lead and manage the Duty to Accommodate process, including negotiation and finalization of DTA agreements.
• Provide complex case management for occupational and non‑occupational claims, including interpretation of medical documentation.
• Coordinate return‑to‑work efforts and develop modified or alternative work arrangements.
• Offer expert consultation to management, HR, unions, and employees on medical absences, work suitability, and disability‑related policies.
• Represent the employer in third‑party proceedings and support legal/HR advisors in case preparation.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of HR policies, training programs, and educational materials related to disability and accommodation.

What You Bring Education & Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in a health‑related discipline such as Occupational Health Nursing, Kinesiology, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ recent related experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of collective agreements and applicable legislation and regulations and their application to disability matters as well as demonstrated ability in legislative interpretation.
• Ability to organise work of self, identifying and managing multiple and complex priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and interpersonal skills to facilitate consultations and liaison with management, union representatives and with external legislative agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills and abilities to outline recommendations to Leaders and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated understanding of conflict resolution techniques.
• Demonstrated teaching skills utilizing adult education principles.
• Ability to work effectively, independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems.
• Ability to provide leadership and advice to others on disability management and the DTA process.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related office equipment and computer programs.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $46.37 – $66.66 per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching.

  The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.

• Inclusive culture:
  We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• Hybrid work opportunity.

Your Day to Day

• Utilizes a medical case management model to assess, evaluate, plan and assist the Employee in coordinating all aspects of managing their absence due to occupational and non‑occupational illness or injury, including Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD). This encompasses early intervention initiatives, evaluation of treatment plan for disabilities and…