Human Resource Services is seeking an experienced Employee Health Services Advisor to join our team As a disability case management subject-matter expert, you will provide service, expertise and advice on occupational and non-occupational illness and injury case management, including workplace accommodations, WCB claims, and return-to-work processes. Initiative, accountability and active case management skills are key requirements for this position. You will guide and support employees through medical leaves, accommodation requests, occupational injuries and illnesses, and return-to-work processes while collaborating with leaders, health professionals, WCB, insurance carriers, and Human Resource Services colleagues. Initiative, accountability and active case management skills are key requirements for this position. You will guide and support employees through medical leaves, accommodation requests, occupational injuries and illnesses, and return-to-work processes while collaborating with leaders, health professionals, WCB, insurance carriers, and Human Resource Services colleagues. You will manage complex situations related to employee health, employment legislation, collective agreement interpretation and application, occupational health and safety, respect in the workplace, and policy development. Enhanced experience supporting WCB case management and/or other occupational injury and illness case management may be considered an asset. Reporting to the Manager of Employee Relations and Health Services, you will actively gather relevant medical information, including prognosis, restrictions and limitations, and work with interested parties to identify meaningful and reasonable work and support protected and timely returns to work.



You will navigate complex and sensitive employee health matters in collaboration with Occupational Health and Safety and Employee Relations, applying sound judgment while balancing employee needs, operational requirements, and the Division’s obligations. We will rely on your expertise to navigate multifaceted Education environments when managing illness and injury cases. Your management of these cases will be completed in cooperation with the OHS and Employee Relations teams where necessary. You will also provide guidance, coaching and work direction to the Coordinator, Employee Health Services/Occupational Health and Safety , and contribute to the ongoing effectiveness and continuous improvement of the Division’s disability and injury management programs. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and is based out of Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre (Capilano). Travel to Division sites within Edmonton is required. RESPONSIBILITIES Disability and Injury Case Management
- Coordinate and oversee disability and injury case management for occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries, including WCB claims.
- Ensure cases are managed using accepted best practices and delivered in a proactive, conscientious, consistent and timely manner.
- Seek, review and assess medical documentation to determine access to benefits, functional abilities and fitness for work.
- Develop, implement and monitor individualized stay-at-work,



accommodation and return-to-work plans in collaboration with employees, leaders, health professionals, WCB, insurance carriers and other stakeholders.
- Develop graduated return-to-work plans that consider medical information, employee needs, workplace requirements and available supports.
- Identify barriers to recovery and effective stay-at-work or return-to-work arrangements and work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop appropriate solutions.
- Maintain regular contact with employees, supervisors, medical practitioners, WCB and other stakeholders to monitor progress and ensure return-to-work plans achieve intended outcomes.
- Organize and facilitate return-to-work and accommodation meetings to address concerns, clarify responsibilities and support successful outcomes.
- Ensure appropriate medical information and clearance are obtained and coordinate reasonable workplace modifications or accommodations where required.
- Maintain complete, accurate and confidential case documentation and statistical program information.
- Act as a liaison with Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) Extended Disability Claims facilitators and WCB case managers. Communication and Consultation
- Initiate and maintain communication with ill or injured employees, leaders, health professionals, WCB, insurance carriers, unions and other stakeholders.
- Respond to inquiries and provide guidance regarding medical leaves, disability management, workplace accommodations, duty to accommodate, return-to-work processes, due diligence and related legal obligations.
- Ensure interested parties understand disability management processes, responsibilities and associated interventions.
- Navigate difficult, sensitive and potentially emotional si

📌 Employee Health Services Advisor (Edmonton)
🏢 Edmonton Catholic Schools
📍 Edmonton