Health, Safety, and Disability Management Advisor

Inclusion Langley Society • Township of Langley, BC

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Inclusion Langley Society (ILS) is seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Health, Safety, and Disability Management Advisor to play a key role in supporting employee well‑being and workplace safety across the organization. Reporting to the Executive Director, People & Culture, this position provides organizational leadership in occupational health and safety, disability management, and return‑to‑work planning. The Advisor ensures ILS maintains a prevention‑focused, legally compliant safety program while supporting ill or injured employees through proactive early intervention and accommodation practices. Working collaboratively with leaders, union representatives, employees, and external partners, this role is central to strengthening a safety‑first culture and achieving positive, sustainable outcomes for employees and the organization.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Disability Management, Kinesiology, Health Science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Demonstrated experience managing disability claims, attendance, and return‑to‑work programs, ideally in a unionized or multi‑site environment.
• Strong working knowledge of WorkSafeBC processes, BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and the BC Human Rights Code.
• Experience applying duty‑to‑accommodate and human rights principles in complex cases.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to navigate sensitive and emotionally challenging situations.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, manage multiple cases, and make decisions with organizational impact.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and case‑management skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential medical and employment information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HRIS platforms, and case management systems.
• Valid unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License and a clean driver’s abstract.
• Successful completion of a Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Nice To Haves

• CRSP designation or eligibility for immediate designation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support occupational and non‑occupational disability management, including mental health‑related claims.
• Coordinate early intervention, accommodation, and return‑to‑work planning for ill or injured employees.
• Manage and steward WorkSafeBC claims, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices.
• Liaise with third‑party disability management providers, insurers, WorkSafeBC, health care professionals, union representatives, and internal stakeholders.
• Review medical and functional abilities information to support fitness‑for‑work and accommodation planning.
• Develop and coordinate complex, sustainable return‑to‑work plans in collaboration with employees and leaders.
• Monitor and follow up on active cases, tracking progress and identifying potential return‑to‑work dates.
• Provide case status updates to senior leaders to support workforce and operational planning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of health, safety, and disability management practices through learning, analysis, and process enhancements.
• Support grievances and labour relations matters related to disability management, as required.

Benefits

• Be part of a mission‑driven nonprofit making a real impact in the community
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Hybrid work option and standard Monday–Friday schedule
• Compressed work schedule available for eligible positions
• Opportunities to build and strengthen your accounting skills in a complex, multi‑program organization

What This Job Offers

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