The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 144,000 students and 16,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel positive about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Competition Info

Competition Close Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 11:59pm

Calendar: This is a year-round position and is eligible to participate in the organization's Earned Days Off (EDO) program, providing additional scheduled time off from June to August in accordance with program guidelines

Salary: PSS $50.56 - $ 66.03/hour

FTE: 1.0 35 hours/week

All employees in this job located at the Education Centre will require the ability to travel outside to other locations within CBE.

What does this role look like?

The CBE understands the future of work is flexible. In this role, you are eligible to participate in a flexible work program that allows you to work remotely for up to three days a week. A minimum of two days must be in the office. At certain times, you maybe be required to work in the office more then 2 days per week based on operational requirements.

Purpose

Reporting to the Manager,



EHRC this position provides advanced occupational health services to CBE with a view to ensuring early intervention and recovery, and promoting a culture of health and wellness within the CBE by addressing health from both an individual and organizational perspective. This position acts in a consultative role to both management and employees on health related issues including policies and procedures, benefit eligibility, program compliance and labour relations matters.

What will you do?

Provides advice and support in an advisory capacity to management on matters related to disability management.

- Collects, analyzes and interprets medical information for the employer in order to determine the validity of the absence and eligibility for benefits under the collective agreement
- Provides expert testimony in grievances, arbitration, and legal proceedings associated with disability claims as required
- Provides technical expertise on matters related to interpretation of policies and practice, benefit eligibility, and non-compliance issues
- Advises management on fitness to return to work, non-compliance, re-deployment possibilities, required accommodations and alternate or modified work arrangements
- Works with HR in order to assist them in planning for recruitment activities or issues related to return to work and accommodations




- Acts as the primary contact between the carriers and management on issues related to disability management

Ensures effective application and administration of current policies, procedures, and contractual arrangements.

- Ensures a consistent approach to, and compliance with disability management programs and policies throughout CBE
- Recommends new or improved policies and procedures to ensure that the health management programs meet employee and business objectives based on best practice methodologies, and principles of prevention and rehabilitation practices into the program
- Maintains current and confidential records of employee health and disability information in a systematic and consistent manner
- Provides input into negotiations related benefits and health related issues

Collects, prepares and analyses statistical data in order to proactively evaluate program success

- Develops ad hoc and routine reports to support improvements to policies and procedures and further Health and Wellness initiatives
- Ensures maximum financial entitlements from WCB and insurance providers through effective case management
- Identifies specific trends and gaps in order to determine the effectiveness of preventative and rehabilitative activities

Provides disability case management in accordance with CBE policy and legislative requirements

- Collects, analyzes and interprets medical information for the employer in order to complete pre-placement health assessments to determine appropriate placement at time of hire
- Refers employees for diagnosis, assessment, treatment and / or therapy as necessary
- Assesses ‘fitness to work’ including medical limi

📌 Health Advisor (Calgary)
🏢 Calgary Board of Education
📍 Calgary