Advisor

Your Opportunity:

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? As one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies and one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported, and make a meaningful difference. We are seeking individuals who thrive in a team environment, demonstrate strong critical‑thinking skills, and are intrinsically motivated to make a positive impact. Our Abilities Management team plays a vital role in supporting Covenant Health employees across Alberta as they navigate recovery from injury or illness to safely return to work. This is highly meaningful work that supports our front-line healthcare and related teams and the many partners involved in employee wellness and workplace accommodation. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta. Please note: Travel is required, and may include the use of a personal vehicle. A standard driver s abstract may also be required for use of corporate lease vehicles.

Description:

The Ability Management Advisor (AMA) reports to the Team Lead, OHS Abilities Management, working both independently and collaboratively alongside key partners to support Covenant Health employees across Alberta who require assistance to remain at work or return to work following a medical leave. A key responsibility is liaising with external partners such as Sun Life Canada, and internal partners including human resources, unions, and operational leaders to lead and facilitate return to work using disability case management strategies for physical/psychological disabilities and neurodivergence. The AMA primarily manages non-occupational illness and injury cases but may be required to assist with occupational disability cases (WCB) as needed. The AMA is a key team member for administering employee salary continuance, including sick bank usage and Covenant Health bridging benefits, as well as both short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) benefit entitlements. The AMA is responsible for ensuring that the employees’ temporary or permanent work restrictions and accommodation needs are well defined by working with the employees’ health care and disability insurance providers. The AMA facilitates return to temporary modified and full work duties, which can include gradual return to work plans. The AMA arranges and leads return to work meetings with stakeholders and provides written plan memos. The AMA communicates through e-mail, telephone, and MS Teams Messenger and uses digital case management tools. The incumbent may apply to work in a hybrid environment with a pre-determined set schedule, with up to two days per week working from a home office and three days per week onsite. This position is non-unionized.