Benefits and Disability Specialist
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About the role
ACTING BENEFITS AND DISABILITY SPECIALIST - 12 Month Contract
PLASP Child Care Services is a charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing high quality early learning and child care, for children up to 12 years of age. PLASP operates in more than 240 schools providing before school, lunch, and after school programs and 38 full-day early learning and child care centres and six EarlyON locations for children from 0 – 6 years.
PLASP is committed to hiring, training, and fairly compensating staff. All Ontarians have the right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment. We believe that everyone has worth and value, and that all staff are respected, supported, and treated fairly by their co-workers and supervisors.
Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, Employee Experience, as the Benefits and Disability Specialist, you will play a key role within the team in supporting PLASP’s group benefits, RRSP program, attendance administration and leaves of absence for employees across the organization. We are looking for a talented individual to join our HR team to help enhance the benefits and disability management portfolio through ongoing innovation with the goal of fostering positive employee experiences and directly contributing to the operational efficiency of the portfolio.
THE POSITION INVOLVES…
The successful candidate will provide a full range of duties, including:
- Coordination and administration of PLASP’s group benefits and RRSP programs
- Supporting and advising on employee leaves of absence, including disability leaves (e.g. short and long term disability), maternity/parental leaves as well as other job-protected leaves per the Employment Standards Act
- Supporting return to work program administration for staff, including liaising with Managers to ensure a successful reintegration to the work environment
- Attendance management administration
- HRIS report writing and statistical analysis to identify trends and in support of HR data
- Other Human Resources related duties, as needed, including acting as back-up to the Health, Safety & Wellness Specialist during absences
THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE…
- A University Degree or post-graduate certificate in Human Resources Management; specialized training in benefits management preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in benefits administration and disability management
- Extensive knowledge of HR legislation as it relates to health and benefits
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, HRIS and web access
- Excellent verbal and written communication with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop professional working relationships
- Sound judgement and a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality
- Demonstrated initiative, problem solving skills and willingness to learn and collaborate effectively as a team member
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check
PLASP OFFERS…
- A positive and supportive working environment
- Growth and learning opportunities
- A competitive compensation package
- Target Salary Range (Based on experience and qualifications): $57 500 - $68 000
- An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children
- Hybrid work model that embraces both on-site and remote work to support each team’s core priorities
HOW TO APPLY…
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please apply directly to our careers page: https://plasp.tedk12.ca/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3283
PLASP invites all applicants to submit their resume for consideration no later than Monday, October 13, 2025
PLASP Child Care Services is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
Please visit www.plasp.com for more employment information.
About PLASP Child Care Services
PLASP Child Care Services is a community-based, charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing accessible, affordable, high quality licensed child care to all children, including those with diverse learning needs.
PLASP provides care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The organization operates Before and After School programs in over 240 elementary schools located and 28 Early Learning and Child Care Centres located throughout Peel and in Toronto, and five EarlyON centres in Peel Region. Where there is sufficient need, PLASP provides year-round care for school age children by providing programs during P.A. days, the winter holidays, March break and summer, at selected locations.
Established in 1975, PLASP has built a solid reputation as an excellent provider of child care and early childhood education. PLASP believes that families are entitled to the support of high quality child care that is affordable, safe and reliable , giving them the peace of mind to go to work each day.
All PLASP programs are licensed. PLASP hires staff who are Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) who are registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators. All staff must have a valid First Aid Certificate and clear criminal reference check. Staff in our Before and After School Programs have completed at extensive training to program in providing care to school age children that is recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education and the Child Care and Early Years Act. Currently, PLASP employees over 1,500 individuals in our programs and at our head office in Mississauga.
PLASP has been voted the number one provider of child care by the readers of the Mississauga News Newspaper and City Parent Magazine every year since 1998. PLASP annually surveys parents regarding their level of satisfaction with the program and continues to receive an overall satisfaction rate of 94%.
Benefits and Disability Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
ACTING BENEFITS AND DISABILITY SPECIALIST - 12 Month Contract
PLASP Child Care Services is a charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing high quality early learning and child care, for children up to 12 years of age. PLASP operates in more than 240 schools providing before school, lunch, and after school programs and 38 full-day early learning and child care centres and six EarlyON locations for children from 0 – 6 years.
PLASP is committed to hiring, training, and fairly compensating staff. All Ontarians have the right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment. We believe that everyone has worth and value, and that all staff are respected, supported, and treated fairly by their co-workers and supervisors.
Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, Employee Experience, as the Benefits and Disability Specialist, you will play a key role within the team in supporting PLASP’s group benefits, RRSP program, attendance administration and leaves of absence for employees across the organization. We are looking for a talented individual to join our HR team to help enhance the benefits and disability management portfolio through ongoing innovation with the goal of fostering positive employee experiences and directly contributing to the operational efficiency of the portfolio.
THE POSITION INVOLVES…
The successful candidate will provide a full range of duties, including:
- Coordination and administration of PLASP’s group benefits and RRSP programs
- Supporting and advising on employee leaves of absence, including disability leaves (e.g. short and long term disability), maternity/parental leaves as well as other job-protected leaves per the Employment Standards Act
- Supporting return to work program administration for staff, including liaising with Managers to ensure a successful reintegration to the work environment
- Attendance management administration
- HRIS report writing and statistical analysis to identify trends and in support of HR data
- Other Human Resources related duties, as needed, including acting as back-up to the Health, Safety & Wellness Specialist during absences
THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE…
- A University Degree or post-graduate certificate in Human Resources Management; specialized training in benefits management preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in benefits administration and disability management
- Extensive knowledge of HR legislation as it relates to health and benefits
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, HRIS and web access
- Excellent verbal and written communication with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop professional working relationships
- Sound judgement and a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality
- Demonstrated initiative, problem solving skills and willingness to learn and collaborate effectively as a team member
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check
PLASP OFFERS…
- A positive and supportive working environment
- Growth and learning opportunities
- A competitive compensation package
- Target Salary Range (Based on experience and qualifications): $57 500 - $68 000
- An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children
- Hybrid work model that embraces both on-site and remote work to support each team’s core priorities
HOW TO APPLY…
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please apply directly to our careers page: https://plasp.tedk12.ca/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3283
PLASP invites all applicants to submit their resume for consideration no later than Monday, October 13, 2025
PLASP Child Care Services is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
Please visit www.plasp.com for more employment information.
About PLASP Child Care Services
PLASP Child Care Services is a community-based, charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing accessible, affordable, high quality licensed child care to all children, including those with diverse learning needs.
PLASP provides care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The organization operates Before and After School programs in over 240 elementary schools located and 28 Early Learning and Child Care Centres located throughout Peel and in Toronto, and five EarlyON centres in Peel Region. Where there is sufficient need, PLASP provides year-round care for school age children by providing programs during P.A. days, the winter holidays, March break and summer, at selected locations.
Established in 1975, PLASP has built a solid reputation as an excellent provider of child care and early childhood education. PLASP believes that families are entitled to the support of high quality child care that is affordable, safe and reliable , giving them the peace of mind to go to work each day.
All PLASP programs are licensed. PLASP hires staff who are Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) who are registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators. All staff must have a valid First Aid Certificate and clear criminal reference check. Staff in our Before and After School Programs have completed at extensive training to program in providing care to school age children that is recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education and the Child Care and Early Years Act. Currently, PLASP employees over 1,500 individuals in our programs and at our head office in Mississauga.
PLASP has been voted the number one provider of child care by the readers of the Mississauga News Newspaper and City Parent Magazine every year since 1998. PLASP annually surveys parents regarding their level of satisfaction with the program and continues to receive an overall satisfaction rate of 94%.