Disability Case Management Specialist

Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Paladin Airport Security Services / Services de Sécurité d'Aéroport Paladin. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$90,000.00/yr - CA$100,000.00/yr Reporting to the Occupational H&S (OH&S) Manager, our Disability Case Management Specialist is responsible managing occupation injury claims for the Pacific Region of Paladin Airport Screening Services. The Disability Case Management Specialist will liaise with employees, managers and workers compensation boards to ensure the safe and timely return to work for employees unable to perform their full duties. This position will be fully on-site and can be based out of Vancouver (YVR), Victoria (YYJ), Abbotsford (YXX), or Kelowna (YLW). Responsibilities Develop and implement a structured case management and graduated return to work framework for occupational illness or injuries.Manage the Injury Management program for the Pacific Region (BC & YT) for employees unable to perform their regular duties due to occupational illness or injuryActively facilitate transparent communication with all key stakeholders, including employees, management, unions, People & Culture, workers compensation boards, health services, and, if applicable, insurance representativesEnsure confidentiality of all sensitive information is maintained when collecting functional information, developing and implementing return-to-work plans aligned with applicable laws and regulationsEvaluate functional capabilities and liaise with management to assess the Company’s ability to provide suitable, safe and productive modified workConduct the necessary follow-up with applicable stakeholders to minimize time away from work and prevent delays in return-to-work planning.Conduct Ergonomic and Worksite Assessments to support safe job accommodationsPromote compliance with occupational health & safety regulations that pertain to the management of workplace injuries and return to work planningReview job/physical demands and develop tailored return-to-work plans in collaboration with employees, physicians, unions, and managementConvene the Disability Management Team and case review meetings to ensure coordinated decision-making and progress trackingProvide training and education to frontline staff and managers with respect to their responsibilities within Illness & Injury ManagementResearch, develop, and implement vocational plans to support employees who cannot be accommodated locally, including job searches and transitional work placementsTravel to worksites throughout the province occasionally on an as-needed basis. Requirements Post-secondary degree or diploma related to Illness & Injury Management, with a background in Kinesiology or Ergonomics preferred.Minimum of five (5) years of work experience managing return to work plans, job site assessments and managing complex worker’s compensation claims.Comprehensive knowledge of claims management best practices, workers compensation claims adjudication processes and analyze functional information within the context of the work environment.Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.Passionate about continuous improvement and have experience developing return to work programs and training.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Able to prioritize & execute tasks in a time sensitive environment.Strong team-building skills, with an ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.Experience working in unionized environments is strongly preferred. Thank you for your interest in working with PASS Candidates selected to progress in the selection process will be contacted by email. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Administrative and Human Resources Industries: Airlines and Aviation and Security and Investigations #J-18808-Ljbffr