Disability Case Manager

Disability Case ManagerPaladin Airport Security Services is hiring for two disability case management positions. This is a unique opportunity to make an impact by building and developing a dedicated return-to-work, and injury and illness management program. One position will support occupational disability management; the other will support non-occupational disability management.Reporting to the Occupational H&S (OH&S) Manager or Director, People & Culture, the Disability Case Management Specialist will be responsible for developing, implementing, and leading either the occupational or non-occupational injury and illness management program for the Pacific Region. This includes overseeing all claims and facilitating safe and timely return-to-work (RTW) outcomes after workplace injuries.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a structured case management and graduated return to work framework for either occupational or non-occupational illness or injuries. Develop and implement a structured case management and graduated return to work frameworkActively facilitate transparent communication with all key stakeholders, including employees, management, unions, People & Culture, workers compensation boards, health services, and, if applicable, insurance representatives Evaluate functional capabilities and liaise with management to assess the Company’s ability to provide suitable, safe and productive modified work Conduct Ergonomic and Worksite Assessments to support safe job accommodations Promote compliance with occupational health & safety regulations that pertain to the management of workplace injuries and return to work planning Review job/physical demands and develop tailored return-to-work plans in collaboration with employees, physicians, unions, and management Provide training and education to frontline staff and managers with respect to their responsibilities within Illness & Injury Management Research, develop, and implement vocational plans to support employees who cannot be accommodated locally, including job searches and transitional work placements Travel to worksites throughout the province occasionally on an as-needed basis.  Other duties as required.RequirementsPost-secondary education related to Illness & Injury Management (Kinesiology/Ergonomics preferred).5+ years managing complex workers’ compensation claims or complex workplace accommodations and RTW programs(Non-Occupational) Comprehensive knowledge of disability management best practices and the duty to accommodate under the Canadian Human Rights Commission.(Occupational) Comprehensive knowledge of claims management best practices, workers compensation claims adjudication processes and analyze functional information within the context of the work environment.Ability to navigate complex operations and ambiguity to provide clarity to processes.Strong knowledge of claims adjudication, occupational health, and legislative requirements.Experience in unionized environments strongly preferred.Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 + bonusThese positions will be fully in-office and can be based out of Vancouver (YVR), Victoria (YYJ), Abbotsford (YXX), or Kelowna (YLW) Airports. #PASS1AThe Paladin Difference starts with our team. We are committed to being Curious, Accountable, Respectful, and Exceptional, and making the world a safer and friendlier place because we CARE If this sounds like a team that you'd like to join, we want to meet youLa différence Paladin commence avec notre équipe. Nous nous engageons à être Curieux, Responsable, Respectueux et Exceptionnel, et à rendre le monde plus sûr et plus convivial parce que nous "Nous soucions" Si cela vous semble être une équipe à laquelle vous aimeriez vous joindre, nous voulons vous rencontrer