Disability Programs Consultant

Niagara Casinos • Niagara, BC

3d • CA$57,280 - CA$71,800

About The Position

The Disability Programs Consultant is responsible for the management of occupational and non-occupational absenteeism due to illness or injury. If you would like to be on a team of Great People delivering great service, we may have just the opportunity for you!

Requirements

• College Diploma or equivalent experience
• Minimum three years combined work experience and educational related experience in Case and/or Claims Management and injury prevention
• Extensive knowledge of Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, and Employment Standards Act
• Excellent attention to detail, problem solving, organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional mediation and conflict management skills
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive issues according to level of urgency

Nice To Haves

• CDMP designation an asset
• working knowledge of Parklane is an asset

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing occupational and non-occupational disability management and return to work strategies and plans
• Assisting managers in assigning suitable and safe work to injured/ill associates
• Monitoring and assessing the return-to-work plan for progression based on established recovery and return to work goals, work accommodation, and minimizing operational disruption and leave costs
• Developing and ongoing administration of the WSIB claim process including documentation, submission, reviewing and analyzing statements, handling of inquiries and follow-up of all WSIB incidents and reported claims, including appeals
• Working closely with claimants, claim adjudicators, medical professionals, third party administrators and departments to monitor the claim process, develop objectives, and ensure cost containment
• Communicating regularly with the Safety & Prevention Supervisor for the investigation of WSIB lost-time incidents and follow-up of prevention recommendations
• Participating in regular meetings with departments and external service providers to review claim trends, costs, accommodations and identify opportunities to reduce number of claims, durations and costs
• Adhering to compliance and workplace policies, internal control procedures, and AGCO directives
• Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation

Benefits

• Target Salary Range $ $57,280 - $71,800 per annum
• Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree