Click here to apply as an internal applicant.  Req ID: 221898Location: Provincial Zone, Flexible within the Province Department: PS NZ Health Safety & WellnessType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date: 3-Jul-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Provincial Manager – Disability Management, Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness, the Attendance and Disability Consultant (ADC) is responsible for developing, implementing policies, processes and programs that promote an accommodation and an attendance support service which complies with collective agreements, employment guides and relevant legislation. The ADC works collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify barriers to regular and consistent attendance at work and to develop action plans for eliminating and/or reducing these barriers. The ADC has an understanding of employee work-related job functions as well as the physical and cognitive demands of various jobs.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Post-secondary degree in a health related field (Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy preferred) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience required Completion of an appropriate and/or working towards credentials in the fields of Disability Management and/or Occupational Health & Safety preferred Additional training/certification in areas of occupational health safety and wellness is an asset Member in good standing with respective discipline college and associations Two years disability management experience with experience in the accommodation of employees in a unionized environment is required Past experience in performing job demand analysis is preferred Excellent communication (verbal and written), problem solving and decision making and conflict resolution skills Knowledge of adult education and learning principles Knowledge of Occupation Health Safety and Wellness issues and trends Knowledge of the Health Care environment and associated job demands tasks Excellent understanding and knowledge of collective agreements and organization polices, employment guides, and applicable legislation (e.g. privacy legislation, Labour Standards Code) Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Internet Explorer, Outlook and other information management systems Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours

Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits Pay Scale Type: Non-UnionBand: NU04Hourly Rate: $39.05- $47.84Annual Salary: $76,150 - $93,284Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive henefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.What you'll love about Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.   From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.   

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.