Employee Health Advisor

WestJet Group • Calgary, AB

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position plays a critical role in managing and supporting disability cases and workplace accommodations. You will be key to promoting a healthy work environment, facilitating successful rehabilitation, and ensuring employees' smooth reintegration into the workplace following health-related absences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a social science/health-related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of related professional experience in Disability Management, including return to work planning and rehabilitation practices.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Human Rights, Workers' Compensation Act, Privacy Legislation).
• Strong understanding of disability case management and employee rehabilitation processes.
• Excellent communication, problem solving skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• The ability to interpret and apply corporate policies, STD/LTD contracts, and collective agreements.
• Proficiency in Disability Management suites/software (i.e. Cority, etc.)
• Knowledge of medical conditions, treatments, disability duration guidelines and medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Professional designation such as RRP, CRTWC, CDMP, or related is preferred.
• Experience in OCC (WCB), an asset.
• Bilingual in both French and English (proficiency in both written and verbal) an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of Non-OCC (STD/LTD), and medical leave files, including requests for accommodation.
• Confirm medical work restrictions and ensure safe and effective return-to-work plans for employees.
• Develop and implement return-to-work plans by confirming medical work restrictions and identifying appropriate modified duties.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure successful reintegration of employees into their roles.
• Offer guidance on disability management practices and legislation.
• Provide training and education to management and employees on disability management standards and procedures.
• Liaise between employees, healthcare professionals, benefits providers, and associations/unions to support employees throughout the disability management process.
• Maintain and update the disability management practices manual to reflect current company policy, legislation, and professional ethics.

Benefits

• A supportive work environment committed to employee health and wellness, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive total rewards package
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level