Assistant Manager, Human Resources - Attendance, Abilities & Integrated Wellness

Assistant Manager, Human Resources - Attendance, Abilities & Integrated Wellness

Renfrew County is located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley in Eastern Ontario and stretches from the outskirts of Canada's capital. The district covers an area that reaches to Deep River in the northwest, Arnprior in the east and the edges of Algonquin Park in the south.

We educate 9,400 students in 28 schools and are the third largest employer in Renfrew County.  At the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), we celebrate the unique contributions of each individual. We cultivate an environment that values imagination and innovation. We guide and support our students as they consider the evolving opportunities of the 21st century and discover their own pathways to success.  As a member of the RCDSB team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

The Renfrew County District School Board is currently recruiting for an Assistant Manager, Human Resources - Attendance, Abilities & Integrated Wellness. This is a full-time position.

Under the direction of the Manager, Human Resources, the Assistant Manager, Human Resources - Attendance, Abilities & Integrated Wellness is responsible for the comprehensive implementation and administration of the district’s abilities management program, attendance support program and wellness program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage short-term and long-term sick leave entitlements, including long-term disability applications, from onset to full resolution, overseeing caseloads for employees at different stages of the absence process.
• Request, review, and adjudicate medical documentation to determine access to sick leave entitlements and opportunities for early invention to support workplace accommodations.
• Prepare correspondence to obtain additional medical information from treating physicians when required.
• Administer the district’s abilities management program, including implementation of individualized workplace accommodations, return to work plans (RTW) and remain at work (RAW) plans.
• Lead and facilitate RTW/RAW meetings with all relevant parties (employee, LTD carrier, union, supervisors and principals).
• Arrange for third-party independent medical evaluations when required.
• Provide consultation on accommodations, including investigating the need for ergonomic assessments or the acquirement of assistive devices.
• Manage the district’s attendance support program and provide guidance to the integrated employee support specialist on the administration of the program.
• Monitor, analyze, track, and identify trends of absenteeism through attendance data.
• Facilitate and lead attendance support meetings.
• Support, collaborate with and provide guidance to the integrated employee support specialist to develop organizational wellness strategies, initiatives, and projects.
• Respond to queries related to sick leave access, accommodations, attendance support and abilities management.
• Maintain current working knowledge of all applicable legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA), Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), Employment Standards Act (ESA), and Privacy laws (FIPPA).
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all documentation as legally and ethically required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in human resources or a related field.
• Professional designation required; Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) is preferred (Obtaining and maintaining the designation is a condition of employment).
• Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) designation is an asset.
• Experience working in a multi-unionized environment, preferably in the education or public sector, is an asset.
• A minimum of five to seven years of experience in abilities case management, attendance support programs and workplace accommodation.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex case management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and negotiation skills, including the ability to explain complex issues with precision and clarity.
• Strong analytical thinking and demonstrated ability in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Exceptional planning, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and process files efficiently and within required timelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable legislation (WSIA, OHRC, ESA).
• Valid Ontario driver's license and use of a reliable personal vehicle.

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Closing: December 16, 2025 at 12:00pm

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All other applicants are thanked for their interest. All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current vulnerable sector screening criminal background check and educational qualifications acceptable to the district.

The RCDSB is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise human resources (hrdept@rcdsb.on.ca) throughout any stage of the recruitment process.

The Renfrew County District School Board is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our employment practices.