Manager - Disability Management

Job Title
Manager - Disability Management

Who are we?
Founded in 1924, Irving Oil is a family-owned international refining and marketing company with a history of long-term partnerships and relationships. With operations throughout Eastern Canada, New England and Ireland we focus on delivering quality products and exceptional service to our customers and our communities. Every day, we strive to put our good energy in action to bring families together, support the environment and local wildlife, and to create learning opportunities that empower the next generation.
Here's what you can expect from us:
When you're a part of our team, you'll see how we bring good energy to all that we do. At Irving Oil, we strive for a work environment where each of us feels we belong, can bring our whole selves to work, and where we treat our fellow employees with kindness and respect. Together, we will support our corporate strategy, high standards and the communities where we live and work. Our collaborative approach, safety-first culture and commitment to building resilient teams helps reinforce our internal brand position where People Matter. That's why we're dedicated to investing in our employees’ potential, so that they can reach their career goals.
**Job Description**:
What you can expect in a typical day
The Senior Manager requires a full understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation related to all aspects of employee, illnesses / injuries, disabilities, accommodations, and provides important data to internal stakeholders that's supports employee safety, wellness, and health.
What we offer:

- Competitive salary, bonus and pension plan.
- Flexible benefits, including a Health Spending Account.
- Hybrid Work Opportunity - flexible work model that supports a blend of in office and remote.
- Wellness support, including annual wellness allowance and paid personal care days.
- Paid vacation and vacation purchasing.
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
- Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for six consecutive years.

Your roles and responsibilities:

- Develops and implements an integrated disability management program.
- Develops and implements corresponding policies and procedures; oversees the implementation and compliance of industry standards; provides interpretation and advice on disability and leaves management.
- Formulates and implements preventative strategies for developing and enhancing employee health and wellness programs.
- Advises and recommends solutions relating to employee accommodations.
- Develops and manages return to work programs.
- Manages Short Term and Long-Term Disability as well as Workers’ Compensation Board claims and reporting.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations.
- Develops and monitor KPIs, leverage insights, identify trends and risks to develop solutions and lead the implementation of initiatives for the continuous improvement of both the disability and accommodation programs.
- Plan and develop in partnership with our occupational health team, internal educational campaigns and activities related to Health & Safety and Wellness.
- Manages a team of professionals and fosters their development.

Professional skills
- An established leader with 10 plus years’ experience in disability management with a great track record of success in achieving targets in a results driven culture.
- An experienced leader/people manager who is able to lead, motivate and inspire a high performing team to maximize results
- Self-motivated and can work in a fast paced environment.
- Highly skilled communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- High levels of accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
- SME knowledge of legislation and principles pertaining to disability management/support, worker's compensation, return to work and accommodation.
- Ability to influence change and are committed to continuous improvement.
- Effective team player who shares knowledge to support your peers.

Travel
- Travel is not a requirement for this position.

Education and experience
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership, management, supervisory, or coaching role with responsibility to guide team performance
- Extensive experience of continual process improvement, review and recommendations.
- Strong relationship management with direct reports and internal stakeholders
- Extensive experience in working cross-functionally in delivering significant business change.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Leading and managing a team including development, performance management, succession planning and leading change.
- Critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
- Disability Management certification

LI-Hybrid
Job Requirements - Work Experience
Business, Management
Job Requirements - Education
Bachelors
Location
Saint John, NB