Disability Management Advisor

Vale Base Metals; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Defined Contribution Pension

Benefits package

Leave for life’s reasons

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Vale Base Metals in St. John’s, NL, is seeking a seasoned Disability Management Advisor to join our Health, Safety, Environment, and Risk Team. This permanent role focuses on managing disability cases, promoting wellness, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will lead program development, partner with site HSER and HR, and drive audits and continuous improvement across safety and health initiatives. A college diploma and 5+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a college diploma in a relevant field is required.
• Certificate in Occupational Health, Wellness, Disability Management, or other general Health Profession is an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position is required.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in injury and disability management.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations in occupational health and safety and human resources fields is required.
• Excellent computer skills – Word, Excel & Power Point, Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Champion health, wellness, and disability management as part of daily business operations, ensuring medical leaves of absence, accommodations, and claims are managed in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Act as Claims Administrator by maintaining case files and records for disability, accommodation, occupational injury, and alcohol and drug cases; coordinate appointments and travel with departments, manage site access clearances, and support employee compliance activities.
• Lead the development, administration, and continuous improvement of VNL’s Disability Management and Return-to-Work programs, including overseeing Drug and Alcohol Program service providers and ensuring legislative compliance.
• Develop and deliver training on disability management, workers’ compensation, return-to-work programs, alcohol and drug case management, and supervisor responsibilities.
• Manage workers’ compensation cases, maintain relationships with WorkplaceNL and healthcare providers.
• Conduct regular internal compliance audits and support external audits, including PRIME, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and TSM.
• Oversee compliance monitoring across health, medical surveillance, alcohol and drug, and site access systems, while administering and maintaining programs such as Cority, SAP IM, Connect, and related corporate databases.
• Partner closely with site HSER teams, Human Resources, medical service providers, and operational leaders to support employee health, wellness, and workplace risk management initiatives.
• Analyze health, disability, mental health, and fatigue management trends to identify risks, recommend improvements, and support the development of proactive health and wellness programs across VNL sites.

Skills

Injury & disability management

Communication

Team player

Legislation knowledge

MS Office

SAP IM

SuccessFactors

ADP

Cority

Wellness sessions

Stakeholder management

Education

College diploma

Certificate in Occupational Health/Disability Management

Tools

SAP IM

SuccessFactors

Cority Systems

ADP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?

Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.

With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Disability Management Advisor to join our Health, Safety, Environment, and Risk Team in St. John’s, NL.

The role is a permanent position, working a Monday to Friday schedule from the St. John’s Office. Travel to Long Harbour and Voisey’s Bay will be on a as-needed basis.

As a Disability Management Advisor, you will manage cases related to employees who are missing or performing modified work duties due to a health issue. Your experience and skills will allow you to ensure appropriate classification and reporting (internal and external) of injuries. You’ll promote the health and wellness within the Vale Newfoundland and Labrador Operations by interacting directly with site personnel and advising on health and wellness programs such as mental health, fatigue, medicals & medical surveillance, disability management, worker’s compensation and Drug & Alcohol Program administration.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Champion health, wellness, and disability management as part of daily business operations, ensuring medical leaves of absence, accommodations, and claims are managed in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Act as Claims Administrator by maintaining case files and records for disability, accommodation, occupational injury, and alcohol and drug cases; coordinate appointments and travel with departments, manage site access clearances, and support employee compliance activities.
• Lead the development, administration, and continuous improvement of VNL’s Disability Management and Return-to-Work programs, including overseeing Drug and Alcohol Program service providers and ensuring legislative compliance.
• Develop and deliver training on disability management, workers’ compensation, return-to-work programs, alcohol and drug case management, and supervisor responsibilities.
• Manage workers’ compensation cases, maintain relationships with WorkplaceNL and healthcare providers.
• Conduct regular internal compliance audits and support external audits, including PRIME, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and TSM.
• Oversee compliance monitoring across health, medical surveillance, alcohol and drug, and site access systems, while administering and maintaining programs such as Cority, SAP IM, Connect, and related corporate databases.
• Partner closely with site HSER teams, Human Resources, medical service providers, and operational leaders to support employee health, wellness, and workplace risk management initiatives.
• Analyze health, disability, mental health, and fatigue management trends to identify risks, recommend improvements, and support the development of proactive health and wellness programs across VNL sites.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Relocation Assistance

About You

Education:

• A minimum of a college diploma in a relevant field is required.
• Certificate in Occupational Health, Wellness, Disability Management, or other general Health Profession is as asset (ex: CRSP, CDMP).

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position is required.

Skills:

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in injury and disability management, as well as provide technical expertise and consultative services to management.
• Possess a strong work ethic with effective problem-solving, communication (listening, oral and written), decision making and analytical skills.
• Be an effective team player who excels at building trusting relationships with clients and coworkers but also able to work independently.
• Possess knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations in the occupational health and safety and human resources fields is required.
• Excellent computer skills – Word, Excel & Power Point, Adobe.
• Be familiar with SAP IM & SuccessFactors, ADP, and Cority Systems.
• Provide effective wellness sessions.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals related to program.
• Support strategic priorities that relate to health, wellness and disability management.

Why Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where Vale Base Metals’ integrated operations play a crucial role.

At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals’ Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, into nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21st century economy.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.

Pay Grade: F5T

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