Workers Compensation Generalist

2 days ago

Bedford, Canada The Municipal Group of Companies Full time

The Municipal Group of Companies, based in Bedford Nova Scotia, is a large, diversified organization engaged in all major aspects of the heavy civil construction, mining, and environmental services within the Atlantic Provinces. We are currently seeking the expertise of a **Workers’ Compensation Generalist **to join our team from our head office based in **Bedford, NS**.

**Job Summary**:
**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Completion and submission of Workers’ Compensation forms
- Maintain records, statistics, prepares reports and make recommendations for improvements
- Participate in the review and evaluation of company policies and procedures with regards to workers’ compensation and return to work
- Make early contact with injured employee/s and provide support and understanding when a workplace injury or illness occurs
- this will help maintain a sound relationship between the company and the injured employee
- Maintain communication with supervisors throughout the duration of the claim and in return-to-work planning
- Assist injured employees to remain at, or return to work, as soon and as safely possible after injuries occur
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of rehabilitation and return to work plans for injured employees in collaboration with Workers’ Compensation & Treatment Providers
- Maintain communication with all persons involved in rehabilitation or providing medical services to injured employees (i.e. physiotherapists, occupational therapists, physicians)
- Monitor the progress of an injured employees’ capacity to return to work
- Ensure that injured employees modify their work practices to include regular positional changes, required rest breaks, and other recommendations provided by treatment providers
- Other duties as assigned.

**Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience**:

- College or university diploma or certificate in Disability Management; and three to five years’ experience in a workers’ compensation position; or an equivalent combination sufficient to perform essential functions of this position
- Experience working with the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Familiarity with and ability to interpret Functional Abilities Reports and/or Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Strong management, planning, and leadership skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management and project management skills
- Able to deal with people tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
- Working safely is a condition of employment.

**Working Conditions**:
The Workers’ compensation role will include some field work with a wide variety of other job groups where the work environment changes consistently.

A comprehensive pension and benefits package are offered with this position along with opportunities for advancement and training and development.
- We would like to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be notified._

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

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