Reporting to the Manager of Wellness & Health Promotion, the Consultant will provide advice, training and support to leaders as it pertains to applying the Niagara Health Attendance Support Program. As the primary point of contact for leaders with respect to attendance support, this role is responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of consistent attendance support practices across Niagara Health. The Attendance Promotion Consultant will also provide leaders and the Senior Team with regular attendance statistics and is responsible for monitoring and analyzing metrics. The incumbent will maintain an awareness of, and promote best practices for managing absenteeism in the workplace, develop strategies to promote attendance based on data analysis and make recommendations to achieve attendance goals. The consultant is a key member in wellness promotion activities and programming throughout Niagara Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o University degree related to Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related health care field.
o 3-5 years' experience in a Human Resources generalist role or experience in attendance management is preferred
o Knowledge of attendance management programs, practise and related issues is preferred.
o Demonstrated ability in analyzing data and providing guidance and support to management and senior leadership in regards to attendance and ability management.
o Knowledge of employment related legislation and current employment practices.
o Experience working in a multi-unionized environment is preferred.
o Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective presentation skills, proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills, along with a strong work ethic.
o Proficient computer skills including advanced ability with Microsoft Office Programs, particularly Excel.
o Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
o Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, leadership, judgment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
o Must be a team player.
o Consistent and regular attendance.
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset.
o Consistent and regular attendance required
o Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a new hire requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

Recruitment Specialist: Carrie Garritsen

We are especially interested in connecting if you...
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous persons, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.