WSIB Claims Administrator/Environmental Health and Safety Advisor

OverviewE.S. Fox Limited (ESFL) Environmental Health and Safety Advisor/WSIB Claims Administrator. For more than 90 years, ESFL has set the standard for safety and quality in the construction and fabrication industry. Our strength is people. With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, ESFL has earned a reputation as a people-first, environmentally conscious and socially responsible provider. Our goal is to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion so that all employees feel valued and respected.Our employees are our greatest asset. We strive to create an atmosphere that inspires free thinking, expression, and the promoting of individual differences, valuing the diverse contribution of skills, abilities, and experience.BenefitsHealth and dental benefits package for you and your family (dependents).Health Care Spending Account and Healthy Living Wellness Account options.Employee Assistance Program.Group RRSP with employer contribution.Competitive compensation.Support of professional growth.Our Niagara Falls, ON office is looking for a Environmental Health and Safety Advisor/WSIB Claims Administrator to join our team.Summary of the RoleReporting to the Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Manager, the Environmental Health and Safety Advisor/WSIB Claims Administrator is responsible for implementing, monitoring and enforcing the Company Health & Safety policies and programs, ensuring safe working procedures on company work sites and facilities.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee and maintain H&S data in respect of the Company’s WSIB claims management process.Assist the Corporate EH&S Manager in initiating and coordinating WSIB claims and the ES Fox Limited Return to Work (RTW) program.Liaise with Supervisors and Managers regarding WSIB claims management.Work collaboratively with employees and site EH&S personnel in the collection of all data relating to H&S reporting requirements.Track decisions and action plans determined for claims.Collect information required to complete WSIB forms for medical aid and lost time injuries under the direction of the Corporate EH&S Manager for data and reporting integrity, accuracy and compliance.Liaise with WSIB representatives, as needed, both verbally and through written communication in claim files.Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual statistical reports in a prescribed format for the Corporate EH&S Manager including special reports required by customers, vendors and suppliers, for review by senior management;Review and upload all new documentation into WSIB data system.Enter and update current and historical information, including modified duty information in WSIB data system.Implement and oversee safety program through on-site monitoring during field visits.Maintain and oversee the EH&S safety program.Assist/Manage the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Audit program, including field visits, as required.Liaise with management and labour to ensure that the highest level of due diligence is maintained.Provide counsel and advice to Company management on all health and safety related matters.Provide H&S training, indoctrination, orientation to employees.May chair or co-chair H&S Committee.Qualifications and ExperienceStrong research, analysis and evaluation techniques.Experience in WSIB claims coordination and administration.Community College diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Technology, or the equivalent, combined with several years of directly related experience.NCSO, CRSP or CHSC certifications is an asset.Knowledge with Certificate of Recognition (COR) Audit requirements is an asset.Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation (OH&S Act, Regulations for Construction Projects).Sound knowledge and experience in claims management for the WSIB programs and services, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) is essential.Knowledge of common construction practices, techniques and equipment related to large construction projects.Knowledge and experience with filing WSIB reporting forms.Excellent analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to recognize trends and patterns in reports generated.Strong information gathering skills.Excellent analytical problem solving skills including the ability to evaluate case information and provide recommendations to employers/employees on sensitive/confidential issues and to counsel where required.Demonstrated report-writing skills along with well-developed investigative, analytical and problem solving skills.2+ years of experience in OH&S in an industrial/construction establishment.Superior ability to communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external clients, at various levels, in both group and one-on-one settings, both verbally and in writing.Working Ability in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.AttributesSound judgment, strong leadership and highly organized.Strong interpersonal and active listening skills with the ability to understand and assess information.Reliable, well-organized, results oriented and a team player.Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.Superior organization and time management skills and keen attention to details are essential.CompetenciesIntegrity/EthicsQualityWorking SafelyAbout E.S. Fox LimitedESFL is a privately owned, Canadian, multi-trade fabricator and constructor, providing a single-source solution for Industrial, Institutional, Commercial, and Power Generation sectors. ESFL has established a reputation for safety, executing high quality workmanship, operational flexibility, efficiency, and timely project completion.Headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, we maintain full-service regional offices in Hamilton, Toronto, Port Robinson, Oshawa, Kincardine, Kingston, Sarnia, and Thunder Bay.E.S. Fox Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. #J-18808-Ljbffr