Member Health Support Manager

The Elementary Teachers of Toronto (ETT) is the Toronto local of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), representing over 10,000 elementary teachers employed by the Toronto District School Board. 

ETT supports and advocates for its members through collective bargaining, professional development, political action, and community engagement. We are committed to equity, social justice, and strengthening publicly funded education. 

Position Overview 

ETT is seeking a Member Health Support Manager—Absence & Accommodations to support members navigating sick leave, workplace accommodation, WSIB, and long-term disability processes. 

This role will work closely with Executive Officers, the employer, and insurers to ensure members receive effective advocacy and support when facing health-related workplace challenges. 

Reporting Structure 

Reports to: President 

Works closely with: Executive Officers and Staff 

Key Responsibilities 

Member Support & Advocacy

• Support members navigating sick leave, accommodation, WSIB, ESA Leaves, Attendance Support Program, and return-to-work processes 
• Attend and support WSIB, return-to-work and accommodation meetings 
• Provide guidance to members experiencing complex health workplace issues 

Case Management & Coordination

• Liaise with employer on Attendance Support Program, WSIB, sick leave, and accommodation cases 
• Maintain confidential case records 
• Track trends and report to the ETT Executive 

Advisory & Education

• Provide guidance to Executive Officers 
• Support workshops related to: 
• Sick leave 
• Accommodation 
• Employment Standards Act (ESA) Leaves 

Legislative Knowledge

Apply working knowledge of: 

• Employment Standards Act 
• Human Rights Code 
• Occupational Health and Safety Act 
• Collective agreement provisions 
• WSIB, and all other relevant statutes, policies and regulations. 

Organizational Support  

• Maintain confidential member files utilizing CRM 
• Support internal coordination of casework 
• Strengthen internal systems and processes 
• Use data to track trends and projections 

Qualifications 

• Experience in labour relations, advocacy, or case management 
• Strong understanding of accommodation and return-to-work processes 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills 
• Ability to working independently in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, ability to multitask, and manage sensitive and complex situations 

Preferred 

• Union or public sector experience 
• Familiarity with WSIB and ESA processes 
• Commitment to equity and social justice 

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time 
• $90,000 - $105,000 
• Unionized environment 
• Company pension 
• Dental care 
• Extended health care 
• Paid time off 
• Opportunity to work from home 

Work Location & Ability to Commute/Relocate: 

• In-Person
• ETT is located at North York, ON M2P 2A9. Candidates must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) 

To Apply

To learn more about this impactful opportunity with ETT, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton, Partner (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary, Senior Consultant (noshina@griffithgroup.ca). 

All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.

Equity Commitment

ETT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from members of equity-deserving communities. 

ETT and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.

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Reason for posting: Existing Vacancy.