Advisor, Abilities Management

**ADVISOR, ABILITIES MANAGEMENT** Victoria or Vancouver Lower Mainland 2 positions **The Opportunity** At BC Ferries, our people are our most valuable asset. We are searching for an Advisor, Abilities Management who will be responsible for the employee facing adjudication of all STIIP claims and the case management for WCB and LTD files for a portfolio of clients. You oversee occupational and non-occupational injury/illness cases, collaborating with internal stakeholders and healthcare professionals. As well as facilitating a safe return to work, aiming to support a healthy workforce, minimizing absences, and managing disability costs effectively. **The Role** Reporting to the Manager, Abilities Management, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as: - Coordinating case management activities of all occupational and non occupational injuries and illnesses to support safe, timely, and sustainable returns to work - Providing technical guidance and expertise to support disability benefit eligibility, adjudication, ongoing management, and evaluation of complex Short Term Illness and Injury (STIIP), LTD, and WCB claims - Maintaining a high level of support for employees through frequent communication with the employee, collaborating with the employee and their care providers in development of goals and objectives compatible to the employee’s disability, monitoring the progress of the employee, communicating, and collaborating with managers and union representatives - Liasing with medical and other health care professionals to ensure accurate, timely, and complete information to support sick leave claims and planning for return to work and/or accommodation - Developing and implementing return to work and disability management policies and procedures in accordance with legal requirements and the collective agreement - Providing support and educating managers and employees off work on related processes, collective agreements and applicable legislation - Maintaining general awareness of applicable legislation including Employment Standards Act (ESA), Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Personal Privacy Act (FOIPPA), and ensuring compliance within area of responsibility - Interacting on a regular basis with third party providers (i.e. Canada Life, Sunlife, WorkSafe BC) that provide assistance and support with the disability administration requirements **What you bring to the team** You have a Bachelor’s Degree in health related discipline such as disability management, health sciences, kinesiology, nursing, occupational therapy, or physiotherapy. As well as 4-6 years of experience in disability management activities and return-to-work planning. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. You bring knowledge and experience in the areas of human resources, disability management, case management, occupational health and safety, and rehabilitation. You have awareness and understanding of labour relations issues relevant to health and wellness, workplace safety and disability management including extensive knowledge of employee benefits and compensation. **Join us** **Additional information** - "We connect communities and customers to people and places important in their lives”_ - We appreciate the interest of all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._ Pay: $81,100.00-$101,300.00 per year **Benefits**: - Company pension - Dental care - Disability insurance - Extended health care - On-site gym - Store discount - Vision care - Wellness program Schedule: - Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Victoria, BC V8W 9J3