Yukon Government Hiring For Disability Accommodation Consultant at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

This is for a term position, working 75 hours bi-weekly. Temporary assignments may be considered.

Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

Our work has a visible impact…

In the Public Service Commission, we are passionate about our people, and we strive to build a workplace that’s inclusive, respectful and continuously improving. We do this through maintaining internal HR systems, policies and collective agreements and providing human resources advice and support to departments and employees.

The opportunity…

Yukon government departments, corporations and the unions have worked in partnership to develop and implement a corporate disability management program that encompasses: early identification and referral to YG disability management services, processes and training for managing employees with disabilities and meeting their accommodation needs, and tracking and monitoring processes for continuous quality improvement. Our guiding principles to achieve this is dignity, individuality, participation, confidentiality and good faith.

As part of a central team, you will lead case management services to fulfill our duty to accommodate employees with injuries, illness or disabilities. You will bring a solid foundation of the subject matter, and the ability to navigate and apply legal requirements such as human rights legislation, and our internal collective agreements, Disability Management and Accommodation Framework and related policies in a sound and thoughtful manner.

Supporting you every step of the way…

Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.

Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

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Important application requirements:

• Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below.
• Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.
• For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Completed post-secondary education, or coursework, in a relevant discipline such as disability management, occupational therapy, kinesiology, physiotherapy, social work, human resources and other related fields.
• OR a designation as a Disability Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC)
• Considerable and recent experience performing case management; includes completing and updating plans, facilitating the coordination, communication and collaboration with clients and stakeholders to find solutions, making recommendations and facilitating transition processes. This could include work done with First Nation Governments, municipalities, and NGO’s.
• Providing disability management services, accommodation and/or return-to-work planning, in a unionized setting is an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed below may be equally considered.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Understanding or familiarity with Yukon First Nations
• Thinking strategically
• Modelling interpersonal skills and personal responsibility
• Promoting common values and ethics
• Case management expertise
• Collaboration with stakeholders to prevent, manage and resolve conflict
• Advocacy
• Problem solving and judgement
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal)

Additional information

Conditions of Employment: certified copies of professional designations and certifications are required to be submitted prior to hire.

Job requirements: none

Contact details:

If you have questions about the position, please contact: Rachel McRorie, A Manager, Accommodation & Return to Work Services at 867-471-0843 or [email protected]

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Darlene Allain, Human Resources Consultant at 867-332-0080 or [email protected]