Assistant, OHS Claims Management and Recovery at Work

Paladin Security; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Paladin Security seeks an OH&S Claims Management and Recovery at Work Assistant to enhance safety and minimize workplace incidents. The successful candidate will support claims management across provinces, ensuring compliance with OHS regulations while promoting a culture of health and safety. Join a diverse team committed to continuous learning and a safe workplace.

Benefits

Diverse workforce culture

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Qualifications

• Familiarity with OHS regulations and practices.
• Willingness to learn provincial OHS rules.
• Ability to create reports using Excel's advanced functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate recovery at work for injured employees.
• Track and analyze incident trends for safety reporting.
• Communicate with ministry for compliance on critical injury reporting.

Skills

OHS Legislation

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary education in occupational health and safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Analytics tools

Job description

Overview

Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE !
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Job Skills / Requirements

As an essential team member of the Occupational Health and Safety Department, our OH&S Claims Management and Recovery at Work Assistant will support the efforts of the department in reducing time lost from work related incidents while promoting health and safety in the workplace. You will be supporting employee health and safety claims across all provinces, supporting the claims management and Recovery at Work process, and reporting on health and safety statistics and trends.

Paladin believes in continuous and ongoing learning at every level of our organization. You will support the branches across BC, Alberta & Ontario.As a national company, Paladin has operations in all provinces. A solid understanding of provincial OHS regulations would be considered an asset but is not required.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with injured workers and facilitate timely recovery at work by offering modified duties
• Develop and implement comprehensive modified work offers tailored to workers’ restrictions and site-specific requirements
• Communicate with branches to obtain up-to-date availability of modified duty positions and ensure alignment with recovery programs
• Collaborate with case managers to secure detailed case information and provide effective recommendations for claim resolutions
• Proactively work to eliminate lost-time incidents and reduce annual workers' compensation premiums
• Maintain accurate, secure, and organized records for all injury claims and ensure confidentiality
• Track and analyze near-miss incidents, injury trends, and other safety metrics to inform strategic decisions and reporting
• Maintain knowledge of workers’ compensation statutes, regulations, and jurisprudence to apply to claims management
• Monitor, assess, and audit compensation claims for legitimacy, injury trends, and cost control
• Provide input on emerging trends, policy changes, or procedural developments impacting claims management and injury reporting
• Draft and present reports on workers’ compensation issues, including trends, challenges, and recommendations
• Support the Coordinator in all duties related to the Claims Management & Recovery at Work Program for Paladin Security across all provinces as required
• Communicate with the provincial Ministry of Labour regarding critical injury reporting to ensure compliance and effective resolution
• Monitor reviews and appeals for claims and provide detailed recommendations for resolutions
• Maintain an up-to-date Injury Claims document for all Injury Claims
• Use analytics tools and advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, dashboards) to create detailed reports for management or clients
• Support the implementation of procedures and programs for Safety and Health as required
• Research and stay updated on new developments, policies, and technologies in claims management and workplace safety
• Follow-up with COVID-19 related claims:
  - Complete contact tracing of suspected COVID-19 cases
  - Administering questionnaire and logging responses
  - Reporting results to employee’s manager
  - Adhering to COVID-19 company policy and guidelines
  - Maintain communication with HR / H&S and managers
  - Educate employees of appropriate PPE

Requirements:

• Experienced knowledge in OHS Legislation and OHS best practices
• Must possess a High School Diploma. Post-secondary education or training in occupational health and safety would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding, or willingness to learn provincial rules and regulations for OHS
• Ability to interpret and explain regulations to others
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as presentation skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to assess data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

Salary: $45,000 - $50,000

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

This is a Full-Time position