Manager, Disability Analysts

3 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) Full time

Company Description
**Who We Are**

With every job, there’s always the question of “why”. Why join a company? Why be part of their mission? Here, the why is easy. It’s because at some point, we’ve all needed someone there for us.

At the OTIP Group of Companies (OGC), we believe that something special happens when employees feel valued for the work they do, supported as the people they are, and included in the very fabric of the organization: they bring their best to work every day. And that's why we mean it when we say we put our people at the centre of everything we do. Join us as we grow our way into a future that reimagines what it means to deliver meaningful benefits support and service.

**Job Description**:
**What You’ll Do**:
Reporting to the Director of Claims Operations, you'll be responsible for managing and coordinating the claims management activities provided by the disability analysts claims team. You will assess workflows and operating procedures to devise the most effective methods of accomplishing work to meet policy and client requirements as the team administers long term disability, rehabilitation and life benefit payments.

The core parts of your role will be to:

- Manage the department and coordinate activities to achieve operational efficiency while adhering to the strategic plan. Analyze needs and directs changes as required.
- Lead the performance management process by communicating job expectations and tracking progress and effectiveness of individual activities. This includes determining team and individual goals, offering job coaching, training, motivation and support to help employees meet objectives and quality requirements, reviewing progress, and offering feedback as required.
- Provide information to the Director of Claims Operations and the VP of GL&DC, including annual objectives, business opportunities, results, trends and competitive information.
- Communicate with members, claimants, attorneys, physicians, insurers and senior OTIP staff regarding complex or contentious claims. Informs management of claims and rehabilitation status in accordance with departmental standards.
- Collect, analyze and summarize information for GL&DC management and for reporting purposes. Prepares and presents reports pertaining to the cost effectiveness of claims and rehabilitation services for OTIP and GL&DC plans.

**Qualifications**:
**Let’s Talk About You**:

- A minimum of five years’ experience in disability claims and a minimum of two years’ experience in a management or supervisory role is considered an asset.
- General knowledge of mental health disorders and problems, common physical illnesses and disabilities, personality, functional and vocational assessment tools, cognitive behavioral approaches, and the rehabilitation process.
- Strong knowledge of insurance principles, practices and contracts, underwriting agreements, and LTD products and claims services.
- Exceptional communication skills and the demonstrated ability to deal effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
- Superior time management, project management and organizational skills to manage competing priorities.
- HIAA, ICA, FLMI, and CCRC designations are considered an asset.
- The ability to communicate in French is considered an asset.

Additional Information
**Some of the Perks We Offer**:
We offer best-in-class pension and benefits, total reward programs and comprehensive mental wellness supports to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here are just some of the reasons you’ll love working here:

- Rewarding salary and bonuses that truly value your dedication
- Industry-leading group benefits with 100% premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first day
- Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement
- 100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees
- Flexible work-from-home and hybrid options
- Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement
- OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities._
- As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique._

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