Cognitive Job Demands Analysis
Cognitive Job Demands Analysis (JDA) or Psychosocial-Cognitive Job Demands Analysis (PCJDA) is a method used to assess the mental tasks and cognitive requirements essential for specific job roles.
AMHSA is pleased to provide information, resources and seminars that will assist you in deploying this powerful tool.
Why are Cognitive JDAs Important?
Benefits of Cognitive JDA:
- Satisfy OHS legislation/Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for psychological hazard identification, assessment and control.
- Support safe and timely Return to Work (RTW) planning for Short-Term/Long-Term/WCB mental health claims.
- Identify cognitive requirements in position descriptions and support accommodation requirements under Alberta Human Rights legislation.
- Mitigate escalating costs associated with mental health claims (short-term disability, long-term disability, WCB).
- Demonstrate support for the Government of Alberta OHS Prevention Initiative (Psychosocial Hazards).
- Visibly demonstrate support for psychologically safe workplaces.
Why are Cognitive JDAs Important?
Benefits of Cognitive JDA:
- Satisfy OHS legislation/Certificate of Recognition (COR) requirements for psychological hazard identification, assessment and control
- Support safe and timely Return to Work (RTW) planning for Short-Term/Long-Term/WCB mental health claims
- Identify cognitive requirements in position descriptions and support accommodation requirements under Alberta Human Rights legislation
- Mitigate escalating costs associated with mental health claims (short-term disability, long-term disability, WCB)
- Demonstrate support for the Government of Alberta OHS Prevention Initiative (Psychosocial Hazards)
- Visibly demonstrate support for psychologically safe workplaces
What is a Cognitive Job Demands Analysis?
A cognitive job demands analysis is a specialized assessment that focuses on understanding the cognitive requirements of a job role. It evaluates the mental tasks involved, such as decision-making, problem-solving, memory usage, attention to detail, and other cognitive functions necessary to perform a job effectively.
This type of analysis is particularly useful in designing jobs, training programs, and work environments that maximize employee productivity and satisfaction, while also addressing mental workload and preventing cognitive overload.
A cognitive JDA can be particularly valuable for supporting employees who are returning to work after taking time off due to Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI). Understanding and adapting the cognitive demands of a job can play a critical role in facilitating a successful return to work for these individuals.
Links & Downloadable Resources
 WCB-Alberta Cognitive-Psychosocial Job Demands Analysis Form (Template C1447)
Government of Alberta OHS Prevention Initiative
Sample Completed Cognitive Job Demands Analyses
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Example Psychosocial-Cognitive Job Demands Analyses created by AMHSA as a point of reference when completing an Analysis for your organization’s position(s):
- Firefighters
- Law Enforcement
- Paramedics / EMTs
- Transit Operators
- and More!
Cognitive-Psychosocial Job
Demands Analysis Workshop
Join us to learn how to use the Cognitive-Psychosocial Job Demands Analysis tool to further strengthen your modified work program and to give you the confidence needed to get your employees back to safe and sustainable work in a timely manner. This workshop is facilitated by Millard Health.
Our last workshop was June 4, 2024. It was a great success and we are planning more soon. Please check this website or contact us at [email protected] for more details
The Workshop
A clinical expert will teach you how to:
- Distinguish the difference between a cognitive-psychosocial job demands analysis and a physical demands analysis and how this form can be used.
- Document specific cognitive and psychological job demands including intensity and frequency of job demands to complete the cognitive psychosocial job demands analysis form.
- Describe cognitive limitations (memory, attention, multitasking, problem-solving, etc.), psychosocial barriers (exposure to sounds, sights, smells), and interpersonal conflicts, (safety/risk sensitive and decision critical tasks, etc.).
- Identify workplace and job task accommodations to help identify appropriate modified work options.
- Outline a list of modified work opportunities or accommodations for your employee following a cognitive or psychosocial injury.
In small group sessions, you will also have the opportunity to explore case studies and best practices that will help you apply learnings for your industry.
CPJDA Workshop Facilitated By
Proudly operated by WCB-Alberta, Millard Health is a leading provider of occupational rehabilitation and disability management services in Alberta.
Earn Valuable Credentials and Professional Development Credits
CPHR Alberta
CPHR Alberta members can gain credit towards required learning hours for the year. Candidates can proceed towards exam readiness.
Cognitive-Psychosocial Job Demands Analysis Microskill
Earn a Digital Credential via Credly for attending this event!
National Institute of Disability Management and Research
NIDMAR members can obtain 3.5 Continuing Education Credit (CEC) hours by attending our Cognitive JDA event.
Alberta Kinesiology Association
AKA members can obtain 3.5 Professional Development Credits (PDC) by attending our Cognitive JDA event.
