Bilingual Disability Management and Return to Work - Ottawa, Canada - National Research Council Canada

National Research Council Canada

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Disability Management and Return to Work Advisor to support our Health, Safety and Environment Branch (HSE).

The Disability Management and Return to Work Advisor would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Your primary responsibilities:

Occupational Disability Case Management: You will manage all occupational disability files for the NRC as per federal and provincial regulations and legislations.
Program Management: You will lead the ongoing development, implementation and continuous improvement of the occupational disability claims and return to work processes across the NRC.
Subject Matter Expertise and Guidance: You will provide interpretations, recommendations and guide managers and employees.
Return to Work: You will support collaborative return to work planning to facilitate and promote early Return to Work.
Training and Coaching: You will work closely with internal partners, you will educate, inform, train and raise awareness

What we are looking for:

Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proven resiliency, empathy and compassion when listening and communicating.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with superior attention to detail and accuracy;
Superior organizational and prioritizing skills to meet deadlines.
A client focused individual who takes ownership and builds solutions

Your work environment:

The NRC is involved with innovative research in transportation, engineering, life and medical sciences, and emerging technologies in computer science, electronics, astronomy and nanotechnology each with its own unique HSE challenges
Each research area presents a variety of aspects ranging from worker health and protection, to animal safety, biosafety, radiation safety, hazardous materials management, noise and air emissions, waste waters, species at risk, and the list goes on
The NRC's HSE Branch works in collaboration with the research centres to proactively establish, promote and implement best practices in HSE management enabling the health and safety of our employees, our neighbouring communities and the protection of our environment
You will be part of a dedicated team of HSE professionals who are proactive through the development of new innovative approaches and solutions in HSE management.

Why work with us?

Immersion in a world of research and innovation
Canada's success in the innovation ecosystem
Passion combined with purpose
Teamwork and collaboration
A diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace
Worklife balance options
Learning and professional development opportunities
Competitive benefits such as:
Comprehensive health and dental plans
Equitable vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements
Exhaustive disability insurance and pension plans

Screening Criteria:

Education:

Post-secondary university or college degree in health sciences, Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial Hygiene.

Equivalent level of training, knowledge and experience may be considered (as an alternate to the above).

Assets but not a requirement:

Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP)
Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC)

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience:

Significant* experience processing simple and complex occupational injury claims and managing return to work preferably within a provincial andor federal government context.
Experience representing employers with Worker's Compensation Boards and external regulators (e.g., ESDC).
Experience in conducting trend analyses and providing relevant advice and interpretations to stakeholders.
Experience in performing process reviews and implementing approved changes andor improvements.
Experience providing disability management and return to work advice to managers, workplace committees and employees.
Significant 2 to 6 years

Asset but not a requirement:
Experience in Worker's Compensation Board (WCB) and Hazardous Occurrence Investigation Report (HOIR) processes

Condition of Employment:

Reliability Status

Language Requirements:

Bilingual

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria:

Technical Competencies:

Knowledge of the; Canada Labour Code Part II, Government Employees Compensation Act (GECA), Worker Compensation Board (WCB) processes, Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and the understanding of privacy and confidentiality provisions with respect to personal health information and other personnel matters.
Ability to interpret information from a variety of sources to prepare co