Human Resources Coordinator, Wsib Case Management

Human Resources Coordinator, WSIB Case Management

**Start date**: TBD

**Salary**: Category 2 - $66,410 - $77,255/year

35 hours/week - 12 months per year

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.

The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant Indigenous communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.

All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the school’s priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities. Employees demonstrate empathy and respect in all interactions, are committed to service excellence, and embrace change through innovation.

As part of our strategy to provide on-going support for our schools, the Board is now accepting resumes from qualified applicants for the full-time position of Human Resources Coordinator, Organizational Development

The purpose of the Human Resources Coordinator, WSIB Case Management position is to provide claims management and develop return to work programs for employees who have been injured at work; serving as a resource and communicating with staff, Principal/Vice Principal, Managers, HR staff, federation/union representatives, the WSIB and other agencies.

This position requires the highest degree of confidentiality and discretion as the duties involve working directly with various stakeholders and information, both internal and external to the Board, regarding highly sensitive and personal matters.

This position reports to Manager, Employee Health Services.

**Main Responsibilities**:
Provide WSIB claims management and develop modified work programs.

Receive all injury reports (first aid, health care, lost time) through injury reporting line. Notify Health and Safety immediately in the event of a critical injury.

Collaborate with Health and Safety on critical injury reporting to identify trends and prevention strategies.

Verify accuracy of all information on the injury reporting line.

Coordinate and lead WSIB claims management activities including return to work offers, refusals of modified work and any new medical or changes to medical information.

Establish interpersonal relations with employees, supervisors, and managers by communicating processes and in carrying out case management activities.

Ensure all reports are submitted to WSIB within the required timeframes and respond to any inquiries.

Supporting WSIB and/or Disability Management meetings as required.

Protect all confidential information.

Monitor, forecast, review, and maintain injury costs, to ensure accuracy and monitor opportunities to improve claims management and contain costs related to workplace injury claims where possible.

Accurately document all medical and non-medical information regarding all claims within the absence management system (Parklane).

Assist with the preparation of submissions for hearings, WSIB appeals and tribunals, including providing support for WSIB appeals and tribunals and represent the Board where required.

Liaise with external supports including School Boards Cooperative Insurance (SBCI).

Prepare and run reports, as required.

Other duties as assigned.

**Supervision**:
None

**Education & Experience Required**:
Post-secondary degree or certificate (i.e. university, college or technical training) completed in Human Resource Management, Disability Management or equivalent education.

Human Resources Management Designation (CHRP, or equivalent) is considered an asset.

One to three years of related experience working in a progressive Human Resources environment (preferably in a school board environment).

**Specialized skills Required**:
Knowledge of WSIB, Occupational Health & Safety, Human Rights, collective agreements and other relevant legislation

Demonstrated experience in WSIB and Injury Claims Management.

Certified Disability Management Professional and/or Certified Return to Work Coordinator considered an asset.

Ability to use tact and discretion when dealing with persons in vulnerable situations

Experience facilitating meetings with stakeholders with diverse interests

Experience working in a unionized environment.

Experience in the administration and interpretation of collective agreements.

Advanced level skills and experience in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and HRIS information systems.

A commitment to service excellence.

Excellent organization and interpersonal skills as well as ability to function as part of a team; and,

Excellent oral and written communica