Disability Management Advisor

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

Duties

The Disability Management Program resides within the Occupational Health & Safety team. Disability Management (DM) is a central point of contact for Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) employees and managers located in Atlantic Region to get the information they need related to disability management and workplace accommodations. Disability Management Advisors provide advice, guidance and case management services related to extended sick leave absences, return-to-work planning, and workplace injuries or illnesses as well as to those with disabilities, functional limitations, and/or restrictions who require accommodation.

Work environment

We are One PSPC!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

Joining PSPC is advantageous for many reasons, some of which are below:
• A wide range of opportunities exist for individuals seeking new challenges in a highly dynamic work environment.
• PSPC's Atlantic Region covers all four Maritime Provinces. A successful candidate will be located with PSPC’s Pension Centre offices in Shediac, NB. They will work with and be supported by the Atlantic Region OHS team.
• You can take advantage of alternative working arrangements including remote working, a compressed workweek, or a flexible schedule all while contributing to an organization dedicated to ensuring the well-being of its staff.
• PSPC offices are moving to an activity-based-work environment which means there are no assigned workspaces in the office. There are various types of work stations suited to diverse tasks so you can choose a space based on what best suits your current task.
There is:
• Wi-Fi everywhere
• Reflection rooms
• Collaboration spaces with extra-large monitors
• Telephone booths
• Adjustable work stations
• And much more!

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures, linguistic profiles, and/or security requirements.

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 and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the management of cases related to one or more of the following:
- injury/illness,
- long-term sick leave,
- return to work planning, or
- disability or accommodation measures in the workplace
• Experience in providing advice and guidance to senior management, managers, or employees on the application of legislation or policies
• Experience in facilitating meetings or discussions with various stakeholders
• Experience in synthesizing information from a variety of sources in order to provide recommendations

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Thinking Things Through
• Working Effectively With Others
• Client Service, Level 1
• Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented
• Reliability

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
<< All communication throughout the process may be used to evaluate you >>
• Ability to research and analyze information from different sources.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in developing or delivering training, awareness sessions or workshops
• Experience in providing advice and guidance to senior management, managers, or employees on the application of legislation or policies related to injury/illness, return to work, disability, accommodation measures in the workplace

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
• Willing and able to travel on occasion
• Willing and able to do overtime on occasion
• Reliability Status security clearance
• Adherence to the PSPC Code of Conduct
• All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act

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

Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration:
On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.
Policy: https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.