Officer, Regional Disability Management

5 days ago

Dieppe, Canada Canada Post Postes Canada Full time
Job Requisition Id: 185778

Business Function: Health and Safety

Primary City: Dieppe

Other Location(s):Other areas in Atlantic may be considered. Hybrid work including mandatory in-office days.

Province: New Brunswick

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Status: Permanent

Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (BBBB)

Employee Class and Level: CPMGA01

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/10/2024

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Job Description

The Officer provides expert guidance on all disability programs related to absences from work, and accommodation of employees’ limitations at work. Programs include Absence Management due to disability, Disability Management (DM), Short-term Disability (STD), Workers’ Compensation (WCB) and Disability Insurance/Long-Term Disability (DI/LTD) programs; the Return-to-Work (RTW) and accommodation processes for employees with an occupational or non-occupational illness and/or injury; and the management of workers’ compensation claims, challenges, and internal appeals. Acts as the employer representative and liaises with various government agencies and officials in the management of complex or escalated claims; coordinates among all stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Officer, Regional Disability Management.

  • Monitors program activity and results, issues and potential barriers. Assists Business Partners in identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of all related policies, procedures, standards and guidelines as well as relevant collective agreements and industry disability management best-practices. Remains current with changes in legislation that affect disability management and impact the corporation.
  • Monitors complex employee absences (STD and LTD/DI) and complex accommodation cases working with the Team Leader, employee, union representative, and Disability Management provider(s) to coordinate a successful resolution.
  • Participates in return to work planning for complex cases and monitors performance on compliance to accommodation policy and procedures.
  • Coordinates the Job Search process and subsequent placement of employees with complex accommodations and/or Permanent Partial Disabilities (PPD). Supports managers and team leaders with identifying accommodation opportunities and ensuring involvement of all stakeholders. Responsible for the completion of the Accommodation Search Form and related processes.
  • Coordinates periodic reviews of employees with Permanent Partial Disabilities to ensure fitness for work status is current and that the accommodation remains appropriate for the employee’s abilities.
  • Monitors, assesses and reviews WCB claims within the region for compliance to WCB and DM procedures and WCB legislative and corresponding practices, potential challenges, trends analysis and cost efficiency.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

  • Reviews and analyzes WCB claims documents for their merit and decides whether to appeal or challenge individual cases; prepares written and oral submissions, including challenges at each level of the appeals process, with the exception of the Tribunal level appeals.
  • Directly manages all WCB cases involving employee injuries with the objective of addressing or aiding in resolution including return to work and cost containment.
  • Reviews WCB claim payments to ensure accuracy of WCB costs, to prevent overpayment including review of time and leave entries of IOD leave codes.
  • Liaises with provincial WCB, ESDC, team leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure effective and timely decision making in order to prevent future claims and maximize cost efficiency of the reportable WCB claims.
  • Facilitates a smooth return to work for employees returning from DI/LTD, injury on duty or complex non-occupational claims; coordinates involvement of all stakeholders. Participates in return to work meetings in complex cases and monitors performance on accommodation durations.
  • Is a member and participates in the local joint union/management accommodation committees mandated to review and resolve all RTW/accommodation cases. Promotes collaboration, seeking to break down obstacles and ensuring placements that leverage employees’ abilities and reintegrates them with the business.
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of all related policies, procedures, standards and guidelines as well as relevant collective agreements and industry disability management practices. Remains current with changes in legislation and law that affect disability management and impact the corporation.

Qualifications

Education

  • Completed post-secondary, preferably in a related field OR a combination of equivalent professional experience and training

Experience

  • 1 to 3 years of relevant functional experience
  • (If managing a team) One or more years’ experience managing people
  • One or more years of experience in a unionized environment an asset

Other Candidate Requirements

  • Proficient computer skills and competent with Microsoft Office programs
  • Enrollment in specific designation and or certifications programs may be required for certain positions (e.g. Finance & Engineering).
  • Strong communication, analytical, and customer service skills

Other Information

Safety Sensitive Positions

This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.

Conflict of Interest

The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Important Message

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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We do our best work when we trust each other.

We value the trust Canadians have in us, and understand it is earned with every decision and interaction.

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We respect each other as colleagues and treat each other as we would like to be treated.

We respect our country and the communities we serve, and understand we have a responsibility to be a positive force for change.

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We are a network of people, united by what we accomplish and deliver together.

Delivering a stronger Canada for Canadians is at the heart of what we do

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