Program Manager running Mila Ventures’ Founders in Residence program. Recruiting entrepreneurs, connecting them with AI researchers, and managing partnerships from sourcing to signed matches.
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- Leave and accommodation program manager building compliant employee-support programs. Managing complex cases and return-to-work processes for Canadian wealth management provider Aviso.
Responsibilities
- Lead the ongoing evolution of leave of absence and workplace accommodation programs
- Identify opportunities to modernize processes, improve employee experience, strengthen governance, and align practices with organizational objectives
- Oversee intake, case coordination, documentation, and resolution of complex leave, disability, and accommodation cases
- Plan and implement return-to-work arrangements and appropriate workplace adjustments
- Provide expert guidance to leaders, HR, and employees on leave entitlements, accommodation requirements, and compliance obligations
- Advise on and administer statutory leaves
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and workflows
- Ensure compliance with employment standards, legislation, human rights, disability, privacy, and occupational health requirements
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to coordinate case management and resolve escalations
- Monitor program activity, trends, and outcomes
- Track program metrics and prepare regular reporting
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Occupational Health Disability Management, or related field
- 7+ years of relevant HR experience
- 3–5 years specifically in leave of absence, disability management, or workplace accommodation
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, human rights obligations, disability management principles, privacy requirements, and return-to-work practices
- Experience managing complex employee cases
- Exceptional organizational skills and risk awareness
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential cases with discretion and sound judgment
- Strict adherence to privacy and legal requirements
- Ability to develop policies, processes, and program frameworks in a regulated or complex organizational environment
- Fluent English communication skills required
- French bilingual skills are an asset
- CHRP, CHRL, CDMP, or related designation is an asset
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
- Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits
- Generous vacation time
- Fitness benefit
- Parental leave top-up options
- Matching contributions to the retirement program
- Learning & development opportunities
- Education assistance program
- Regular social events to foster teamwork
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