Disability Management Consultant

Dallas Mercer; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension Plan

Vacation time

Medical & dental benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Dallas Mercer is seeking a Disability Management Consultant for Saskatchewan to support employers and employees through occupational and non-occupational disability claims. You will work with an experienced network across Canada to develop and implement action plans that promote timely, sustainable returns to work.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, comprehensive case management, and using a proprietary platform to maintain records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in disability management, return-to-work coordination, vocational rehabilitation, attendance management, insurance systems and/or workers' compensation legislation.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, Nursing or related field is preferred assets.
• Professional designations such as CDMP, CRTWC are assets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain case management plans (occupational and non-occupational) that are outcome focused.
• Collaborate with employers, employees and stakeholders to create action plans for safe return to work.
• Identify and assess medical, functional and occupational information and factors.
• Identify and mitigate barriers to recovery and Return to Work plan.
• Maintain documentation and case management records using the internal platform.

Skills

Disability management

Return-to-work coordination

Vocational rehabilitation

Attendance management

Workers' compensation legislation

Education

Related bachelor's degree

Job description

Disability Management Consultant - Saskatchewan Team
Join Dallas Mercer's growing team of Disability Management professionals in Saskatchewan. This is an exciting opportunity to join our progressive, national consulting firm and play a key role in shaping and growing our Saskatchewan operations while making a meaningful impact on employers and employees across the province.
You'll work directly with employers, employees and stakeholders on both occupational and non-occupational cases. When a file gets complicated, you'll have experienced colleagues in Saskatchewan and across Canada to talk it through with. And when you see a better way to support a client or a practice worth sharing, you'll have the opportunity to share and bring it to the team.

More About The Role

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping employers and employees navigate disability claims (both occupational and non-occupational) to resolution.

As Part Of Our Growing Team, You Will

• Develop and maintain case management plans (occupational and non-occupational) that are outcome focused.
• Use a collaborative approach with employers, employees and key stakeholders to create action plans to safely return absent employees to work in a timely and sustainable manner.
• Identify, review and assess medical, functional and occupational information and factors.
• Identify and mitigate barriers to recovery and Return to Work plan.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case management records using our custom built platform.
  

What We Are Looking For

We recognize that disability management professionals can come from a variety of backgrounds. Ideally, we are looking for:

• Knowledge and experience in disability management, return-to-work coordination, vocational rehabilitation, attendance management, insurance systems and/or workers' compensation legislation.
• A related bachelor's degree (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, and Nursing considered assets).
• Related professional designations such as CDMP, CRTWC are considered assets.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Relationship building skills with a client-focused approach.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound judgement and decision-making.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience will also be considered.

Why Join our Team?

• Supportive team environment made up of experienced professionals who work together to share knowledge, solve challenges, and celebrate success.
• Growing and successful organization with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute innovative ideas.
• Structured onboarding and job-shadowing to set you up for success.
• Investment in your learning and growth through professional development, continuous learning and opportunities to expand knowledge and expertise.
• A comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, Group Pension Plan, vacation time, medical & dental benefits and opportunities for training and development.
  

This is a challenging role that will deliver great rewards to the right applicant.

Want to learn more? Visit our website (www.dallasmercer.ca) and connect with us on LinkedIn to learn more about our team, culture, and the exciting work we are doing across Canada.

Work Location:

Saskatchewan