Safety Specialist Intern

4 weeks ago


Toronto ON, Canada Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Full time

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Our priority is the health and wellness of employees and the people of Ontario. As such, this position may involve working from home for part of the duration of this position. The WSIB model mixes working from home, office and field.
We’re here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. You’ll also receive a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefit package and defined benefit pension plan. 
Bilingual designated roles- You may be eligible to receive a language bonus payment.
Recruiting for current and future Unilingual & Bilingual vacancies in the following locations:
Lead return-to- work (RTW) activities for cases at risk in order to drive RTW outcomes. Help the injured/ill person and their employer to develop a plan for their return to their pre-injury job – with or without accommodations.
Provide expert advice, vocational rehabilitation planning, and support for the injured/ill person and their employer in coordinating their return-to-work, which may include further accommodations and/or transition to a different job with their employer or with a new employer if necessary.
Represent, Promote and Cultivate WSIB’s leading Return-to-Work Brand through:
Representing WSIB and acting as Brand Ambassadors, promoting WSIB’s leading Return-to-Work Program and as aligned with the leading professional guidelines of organizations such as the International Social Security Association (ISSA).
Disability management, return-to-work principles and leading practices, the benefits of early and safe RTW, the RTW process, the employer’s and worker’s rights and obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Act and under relevant policies.
Gathering information through a disability management lens, using a holistic approach and working in collaboration with internal and external customers, determine the most appropriate customer-centric approach to RTW.
Mental Health, English as a Second Language) including: conducting research; identifying risk factors which would signal barriers to return-to-work, formulating innovative RTW options and leading practice approaches.
Collaborating with internal and external customers, representatives, health care community partners and related providers/resources; Determining and assigning accountability for implementation of all resolutions; liaising with internal and external providers to gather information towards resolving barriers (i.e. health care community).
Coordinating additional interventions as appropriate to drive the case forward and ensure continued communication with all customers for the successful implementation and sustainment of the RTW Plan
University degree at the undergraduate level with a specialty focus in one of the following
Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) or completion of CDMP certification within the first two years of WSIB employment in the Specialist, Return to Work Program position.
One year and six months prior experience in return to work, disability management, vocational rehabilitation or alternate dispute resolution.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We respect and value the diversity of our people. The WSIB is committed to being accessible and inclusive, and following barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.
A conflict of interest is any situation where your private interests may impair or be perceived to impair the decisions you make in your official capacity. If you have questions or concerns regarding the collection and use of your personal information, please contact the WSIB’s Privacy Office at privacy_office@wsib.on.ca . The Privacy Office cannot provide information about the status of your application.
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