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The team at WorkSafeNB is passionate about promoting health and safety in New Brunswick workplaces. We strive to make New Brunswick the safest place to work. However, injuries do occur, and when they do, we are committed to providing caring recovery and return to work services, benefits, and compensation to injured workers and their families. Culture is the heartbeat of the organization. The stronger it is, the further we go! Selected by our employees, our WorkSafeNB values shape our culture. We put our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust into ACTion. We demonstrate accountability by taking pride in and ownership of our work so we can take care of our clients and other New Brunswickers. Through collaboration, we build strong partnerships and innovate to achieve better outcomes. Trust guides our organization; we lead and listen with empathy and embrace diversity, inclusion and belonging. These ACTions shape us.
WorkSafeNB is seeking to fill a Disability Management and Benefits Specialist. Reporting to the Director, Health and Wellness, the Disability Management & Benefits Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the disability management and employee benefit programs and assisting in promoting wellness initiatives within the organization. The primary focus is planning and coordinating activities related to disability management (remain-at-work and return-to-work) and employee well-being.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
Your key areas of responsibility are as follows:
· Disability Management - Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Disability Management Program to prioritize employees' well-being and effectively manage and mitigate the risks associated with both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
· Training and Development - Support training and development of disability management, and benefits-related programs
· Statistical Analysis - Gather and analyze data related to disability management and benefits from multiple sources to extract trends and organizational insights.
· Wellness Support and Promotion - Support the Health, Safety and Wellness team with corporate wellness initiatives to promote the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees.
· Benefits Program - Provide education to employees about the features and advantages of the benefits plans available, offering accessible support and expertise to employees for understanding, maximizing, and making informed decisions about their benefits.
You are effective in the following competencies:
· Ensuring Accountability
· Teamwork and Collaboration
· Adaptability
· Client-focused Service
· Problem Solving
· Planning and Organizing
· Consulting and Advising
· Decision Making
· Training Others
· Enabling Communications
What you'll need
Qualifications
You, as a successful candidate, possess:
· University degree in a relevant field or a two-year college Diploma in a relevant field with an additional two (2) years relevant work experience.
· Three (3) years of experience in disability management.
· Certification in disability management - either have or willing to obtain within 2 years of employment.
· Experience with disability management, Workers' Compensation Board and long-term disability plans.
· Knowledge in Disability Management.
· Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and process development, reporting and governance.
· Knowledge and understanding of Human Rights legislation, Canada Labour Code, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workers' Compensation Act.
· Track record of advising in disability claims management, absence management, accommodation, and achieving program goals.
· The ability to assess needs, analyze and advise on sensitive situations and recommend practical solutions for employees experiencing a disability.
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
· The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
· Familiarity with assistive technologies and resources to support accommodation efforts.
· The ability to navigate the organization and interacting with staff at all levels.
Written and spoken competency in English is required for this position.
Pay Scale $74,019.97 to $87,081.65
Hours of work are those required to perform the assigned tasks but shall not be less than 35 hours per week.
Your primary workspace will be from your in-home office, with the occasional expectation of in person meetings, for that reason, working from outside the province or country is not permissible.
WorkSafeNB offers a competitive annual salary with excellent benefits, including:
· Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life insurance and LTD insurance)
· New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan
· Competitive vacation and leave entitlements.
· Enhanced opportunities for professional learning and development
· Ability to work remotely from any location in New Brunswick
If you are interested in an exciting and rewarding career with WorkSafeNB, please apply online at www.worksafenb.ca by June 17, 2024.
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
For more information about WorkSafeNB, or this and other employment opportunities, please visit our website at worksafenb.ca.
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