Disability Specialist, In-Office, Permanent

Klopp Richards & Associates; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian organization is looking for a skilled Disability Specialist for a permanent, in-office role in Calgary. The successful candidate will manage claims, liaise with various stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulations, contributing significantly to employee well-being and workplace safety. This position offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact in the area of employee disability and return-to-work management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in disability claims management preferred.
• Strong understanding of WCB/WSIB/WSBC legislation.
• Ability to develop RTW plans and liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of disability claims and ensure timely reporting.
• Coordinate return-to-work plans with employees and stakeholders.
• Prepare reports on claims trends and return-to-work success.

Skills

Claims Management

Liaison Skills

Reporting

Education

Disability/HR related education

Job description

• Disability Specialist, In-Office, Permanent
• Permanent
• Calgary (North), AB.
• Our client a Canadian head quartered organization is seeking a skilled and tenured Disability Specialist for this on-site opportunity located in the North of Calgary. Those with a Disability/HR related educational background and 5+ years disability experience will be given preference.
  
  Reporting to the Director, duties will include but not be limited to;
  
  • All aspects of Claims Management/WCB including timely and accurate reporting to WCB
  • Liaison between employees, WCB, healthcare providers, and internal stakeholders
  • Review of all supporting information to assess eligibility and claim status
  • STD/LTD Claim Support (Non-Work-Related Claims) assisting employees with STD/LTD claims by providing guidance on documentation requirements and claim submissions
  • Liaise with insurance providers, medical professionals, and internal stakeholders to facilitate timely claim approvals
  • RTW Coordination, including the development and implementation of effective RTW plans in collaboration with employees, managers, payroll, union and WCB case workers
  • Identify modified or alternative work duties for injured employees and monitor the progress of employees returning to work and adjust RTW plans as needed
  • Ensure disability claims and RTW processes align with WCB/WSIB/WSBC legislation, company policies, and health & safety regulations
  • Prepare reports; claim trends, lost time, and RTW success rates for leadership
  • Collaborating with the Health & Safety teams to identify trends and reduce workplace injuries and recommendations to workplace improvements
  For immediate consideration of this exceptional opportunity, please forward your updated cv to Jennifer at [e-mail] quoting job posting #4998.
  
  Klopp Richards & Associates would like to thank all applicants in advance for their expressed interest.