Return to Work Specialist Nu - North Bay, Canada - North Bay Regional Health Centre

North Bay Regional Health Centre

Verified Company

North Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

**EXTERNAL VACANCY
Applications are invited from qualified individuals to fill the following position:

One (1) Permanent Full-Time Return-to-Work Specialist

Human Resources

Salary:
$36.10 (Min) - $45.14 (Max)

NBRHC - NORTH BAY
Reporting to the Manager of Employee and Labour Relations, the Return-to-work Specialist is
responsible for the management of occupational and non-occupational disability claims for the
organization. The primary focus of the position is to facilitate early and safe return to work, initiate
modified work plans and accommodations for disability related absences. The Return-to-Work
Specalist is responsible for ensuring all legislative, Hospital of Ontario Disability Income Plan
(HOODIP), and Disability Management best practices are met and maintained.

In addition, the Return-to-Work Specalist is responsible for the administration of the Attendance
Support Program including evaluating and identifying areas for attendance improvement within the
organization. The Return-to-Work Specalist is responsible for monitoring employee absence statistics
and provides support, advice, and guidance to management with resepct to attendance matters.

Degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration or an equivalent combination
of education and experience

Three to five years recent Disability/WSIB Disability claims management experience

Able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of applicable legislation that affects an organization
from an employment perspective, such as, Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health
and Safety Act, WSIB Act and Regulations, Accessibility Act, Human Rights Code, etc.

Experience working within in a unionized environment is preferred

Experience in supporting multidisciplinary teams and knowledge of Ontario's health care
systems preferred

Demonstrated flexibility, organizational and time management skills in a high pressure
environment

Excellent conflict resolution and mediation skills is required

Strong computer skills including proficiency using database management & report generation
systems, Meditech, Word, Excel

Working knowledge of the Parklane database system is an asset

Demonstrated ability to determine level of urgency, risk, and find opportunity for improvement

Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships and influence others to a course of action
and resolution

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with strong attention to
detail

Must demonstrate commitment to ensure safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients,
volunteers, and visitors***Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in
this organization***Good attendance and work record required***Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset**Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check recent within six (6) months is a requirement

**The posting will remain open until the positions are filled.

THE ORGANIZATION
North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique health care organization with three primary roles:
providing acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, functioning as the district referral

centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it's the specialized mental health

service provider serving all of northeast Ontario. At more than 400 beds, our state-of-the-art regional health

centre has over 150 physicians, 2300 employees and 250 volunteers.

THE COMMUNITY
North Bay is located 3.5 hours north of Toronto, just north of the district of Muskoka, and 3.5 hours west of

Ottawa. With a population of 54,000 and a catchment area of 180,000, it is a safe and welcoming community that

offers a healthy and balanced environment for working, living and raising a family. North Bay is situated on the

shores of two large lakes (Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake) and boasts beautiful scenery and four distinct

seasons. Whatever your interests are, you will have access to numerous activities and amenities within minutes

from your home-reclaim your work-life balance and join us

_NBRHC is committed to achieving 100% compliance with its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy. As a result, please be advised _

_that in order to be eligible for employment at the Health Centre, all new hires must be compliant with our COVID-19 _

_Vaccination Policy and must be fully vaccinated prior to commencing employment. To be considered fully vaccinated, _

_an individual must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved _

_by the World Health Organization (e.g. two doses of a two-dose vaccine series or one dose of a single-dose vaccine _
**_series) and received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.
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