The London District Catholic School Board has a reputation for excellence, with more than 4,500 employees working together to educate approximately 27,500 students at 44 elementary schools, 9 secondary schools and St. Patrick Adult & Continuing Education within Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin counties, including the cities of London, St. Thomas, Strathroy and Woodstock.

We invite applications for the position of...

Permanent - Consultant, Employee Health and Wellness

Association of Business Professionals (Non-Union Employee Group)

Full time Position 1.0 FTE

Effective Immediately

Salary Range (Commensurate with experience):

Group 6 - $89,157 - $101,313

Extensive Benefit Package and OMERS Pension Plan

Reporting to the Executive Manager, People and Culture, the Consultant, Employee Health and Wellness is integral in ensuring consistent, collaborative, and effective approaches in the ongoing development, implementation, and maintenance of Employee Health and Wellness programs. This includes, but is not limited to, the management of and commitment to employee health and wellness, disability case management, Employee Assistance Program, and Attendance Support Program.

The Consultant is responsible for implementing and facilitating the early intervention and return to work processes, manages non-occupational short-term and long-term disability claims, and oversees the Board’s attendance support program, while maintaining standards of professional conduct consistent with department expectations, including the confidential nature of the department. Other tasks include employee health and wellness programs and initiatives , the Board’s Employee Assistance Program, CUPE Early Intervention Committee Meetings, ensuring appropriate medical documentation is collected and processed within Collective Agreement timelines, prepare and present Health and Wellness Board reports, and other duties that align with and support the employee Health and Wellness portfolio.

Qualifications and Skills required:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field, such as Disability Management, Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy, Human Resources Management, and/or Industrial Relations
• Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) Designation is considered an asset
• Minimum five (5) years of related claims and attendance management experience, preferably with a school board or other public-sector unionized organization
• Extensive knowledge and experience with claims adjudication, early intervention and modified work processes
• Experience with developing, implementing, maintaining, and managing attendance support programs
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, interpersonal, dispute-resolution, written, and verbal communication skills while demonstrating compassion
• Ability to work collaborative and communicate clearly with cross functional teams, including Association and Union partners, and all levels of the organization
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and time constraints
• Initiative and judgment, working effectively with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated professional ethic and sensitivity to the confidential nature of the position and to individual situations

Operational Responsibilities: – Examples of responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Administer employee non-occupational short- and long-term disability claims utilizing proven best practice approaches
• Implement and facilitate early intervention and return to work processes by creating and supporting return to work and accommodation plans, establishing clear expectations for workplace parties for safe and successful return to work
• Monitor employee sick leave usage ensuring supporting medical documentation is provided
• In collaboration with the Specialist, Health and Wellness, manage and support the Board’s Attendance Support Program (AMP), including early intervention strategies, health workplace and attendance support initiatives
• Liaison for the Board’s EFAP vendor and endorse utilization by Board employees through regular promotion strategies
• Maintain effective and regular communication with stakeholders to ensure successful accommodation and return-to-work plans with ongoing monitoring (i.e. LTD Case Managers and Rehabilitation Consultants, supervisors, employees, union partners, etc.)

Application must include: Apply to Education Portfolio, cover letter and resume, documented proof of qualification, and the names and contact information of three professional references, one of whom is your current supervisor. Submit applications by 4:00 pm on June 19, 2025.

The London District Catholic schools exist to provide an educational atmosphere which fosters and directs the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social growth of all our students to enable them to live and contribute as responsible Catholics in any society. Hiring a diverse workforce will best serve our students and promote an inclusive environment. The London District Catholic School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspective and experiences and needs of our students and school communities. All hiring decisions will be fair, consistent, transparent, and made in accordance with applicable laws, including the Ontario Human Rights Code and the school board collective agreements.

The London District Catholic School Board is committed to providing accommodations. If you require accommodation to enable your participation in the interview & selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please advise the Board when contacted for an interview.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

V. Romeo, Director G. Pizzuti Chair