Job Description

Description

HR Partnerships

within

People and Culture

is currently seeking a Full-time Regular

Analyst, Ability Management

.


Reporting to the Staff Wellness and Ability Programs Manager, the Analyst role emphasizes disability management, workplace accommodations, and facilitating return-to-work plans for employees facing illness or injury. Key responsibilities include case management, collaboration with external vendors including Telus Health, Manulife, and WCB as well as internal teams, to ensure comprehensive support. Additionally, the advisor assists with organizational, and workforce needs to design proactive strategies that prevent injuries and foster a healthy, engaged, and productive work environment.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to):

Initiate referrals to third party vendors including communicating with employee to gather information before submitting referral Communicates proactively, confidentially, and professionally with HR Partners and Clients to ensure they are informed of the status of active files Supports the HR Partners by preparing materials/documents as it related to ability management leaves In collaboration with the Manager, Ability Management Programs, support the HR Partners with return to work and facilitation of accommodations. Document and ensure follow-ups are done in a timely manner for agreed accommodations. Monitor effectiveness and adjust as needed Escalate complex or unresolved cases as needed Track cases in relevant system(s) Extract and analyze data from multiple systems and provide regular reporting to help inform workforce planning, track cases, and identify trends Builds strong relationships with HR and COE colleagues

Qualifications / Requirements:

University degree in a related field Three (3) years related experience in a disability management or human resources related role. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered CDMP or CPHR designation or willingness to obtain designation, considered an asset Experience working with external vendors and insurance providers is an asset Knowledge of best practice in Disability Management Knowledge of applicable Disability Management and Human Resource legislation, policies, processes and practices. (i.e. Public Services Employee Relations Act, University of Calgary and AUPE Collective Agreement, TUCFA Collective Agreement, Employment Standards Code, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Human Rights Legislation, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workers Compensation Act) Demonstrated effective skills including problem solving, communication, change management, relationship building, teamwork, consulting/advising, negotiating/influencing, analytics and decision making Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism Computer skills, strong proficiency with Word, Excel, PeopleSoft or other HRIS Strong analytical skills with experience in data reporting Commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Application Deadline:

October 9, 2025

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.


This position is classified in the

Professional Career Band, Level 2

of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.


For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Management and Staff Careers website

.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.


The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (

equity@ucalgary.ca

) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (

hrhire@ucalgary.ca

).

Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.