Disability Management Advisor

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

We are looking for skilled and experienced Disability Management Advisors, so we will be focusing mainly on the experience and competencies you bring to the table. To apply:

► You don't need to provide a cover letter (just your resume).
► When submitting your application, you will be asked for information about your education and experience. The system will prompt you with specific questions for each qualification. This requires that you provide additional details in a written text response, thoroughly explaining where, when and how you obtained this education and experience. Please ensure you answer the questions if applicable.

Duties

Key responsibilities include assisting and guiding employees and managers with the departmental Disability Management Program. The Program aims to facilitate the access to a range of services that enable employees to receive the required support and benefit entitlements.

Work environment

As an organization, Public Services and Procurement Canada strives to give all its employees opportunities to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace, mobilized and supported by leadership at all levels. For more information on PSPC's People Management Philosophy and Our Commitments please see the following link: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/apropos-about/pe-pc-eng.html.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions whose duration may vary within Public Service and Procurement Canada.

* Should the selected candidate already be a public servant, the pool could also be used for acting appointments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

EXP1 - Experience in case management related to employee injury, illness, return to work, disability or accommodation in the workplace.

EXP2 - Experience in providing advice to employees, managers, clients or stakeholders related to injury, illness, return to work, disability or accommodation in the workplace.

EXP3 - Experience in facilitating discussions with stakeholders or clients.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
Diploma from a recognized postsecondary institution in human resources or other field related to the position to be staffed (nursing, kinesiology, occupational therapy, social work, etc.).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

AEXP1 - Experience in specialized disability services such adaptive technology, claims adjudication, work reintegration or vocational rehabilitation.
AEXP2 - Experience in activities or projects related to accessibility, inclusion, diversity or employment equity.
AEXP3 - Experience in delivering training, awareness or workshops.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGES:

K1 - Knowledge of case management principles related to disability management processes.
K2 - Knowledge of the Duty to Accommodate requirements in the federal public service.

COMPETENCIES:

C1 - Teamwork
C2 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C3 - Client service level 1: Delivers high-quality client service
C4 - Judgment/Analytical Thinking
C5 - Organizational skills
C6 - Effective communication (written and orally)

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

OPERATIONNAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to travel on occasion.
Willing and able to do overtime on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

1. In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, written tests, interviews, simulations, PSC tests, reference checks, etc. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates (for example your ability to write effectively).

2. Asset qualifications can be used throughout the process. Please ensure to indicate if and how you meet the asset qualification. A person may be appointed even though he/she does not meet all of the asset qualifications. It may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

3. Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

4. Communication for this appointment process will be sent via e-mail.

5. You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.

6. We’re renovating! In the coming months, the Portage III complex will be temporarily vacated for extensive renovations. Employees will be moved to temporary office space locations in downtown Ottawa (L'Esplanade Laurier at 140 O’Connor Street). The moves will begin in 2019 and once the project nears completion, employees will be moved back to the newly renovated Portage III complex. The renewal of the Portage III complex is slated to create a world-class headquarters for PSPC. The modernized campus will feature the latest in greening solutions and will integrate a broad spectrum of design elements intended to improve employee wellness, and reflect a more modern way of working.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.