Manager, Practice Leadership

VenorTalent; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WCB Nova Scotia is seeking a Manager, Practice Leadership to enhance workplace safety and support injured workers through effective consulting services. This role leads initiatives for return to work programs, stakeholder engagement, and quality improvement, requiring strategic leadership and communication abilities. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in a senior capacity, driving improvements in safety culture across the industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Flexible/hybrid work options

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in a senior decision-making role.
• Three years in a leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing return to work programming aligned with best practices.
• Leading delivery of consulting, education, and ergonomic services.
• Executing safety incentive programs and customized education.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Emotional Intelligence

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

University degree in Business, Social Sciences, Health, Safety or related field

Job description

About WCB Nova Scotia

By working to keep Nova Scotians safe, healthy, and on the job, and supporting them when their lives are impacted by workplace injury, WCB Nova Scotia is contributing to a safer, stronger province. We provide workplace injury insurance to approximately 19,500 employers and 335,000 workers across the province. Our vision is a Nova Scotia safe and secure from workplace injury.

WCB Nova Scotia is consistently recognized as a Top Employer in Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia, and has also been recognized nationally as a Top 100 Employer and as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. A supportive work environment, a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and flexible/hybrid work are just some of the benefits.

It’s an exciting time to work for the WCB as the organization embarks on a transformational path, guided by a new strategic plan founded in a simple vision – to protect the Nova Scotia workforce.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Employer Performance, the Manager, Practice Leadership, assumes responsibility for leadership, continuous quality improvement and management of core service delivery functions. The focus areas include prevention, return to work and the integration of health services for injured workers and employers throughout Nova Scotia.

The Manager, Practice Leadership is responsible for leading, integrating and evaluating the delivery of workplace consulting, education and ergonomic services within industry to effectively improve safety culture in Nova Scotia while improving outcomes for workplaces.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Ensuring return to work (RTW) programming is aligned with best practice and consistency of RTW services in supporting the WCB’s vision and strategic plan.
• Ensuring best and consistency of practice, workflow and the enhancement of injury prevention consulting services and RTW programming while supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of external education and awareness supports.
• Provides oversight for and is responsible for the execution of WCB’s targeted safety incentive programs and the delivery of customized ergonomic and education programs.
• Maintains strong linkages with partners within service delivery and corporate departments to achieve effective application of all practices and quality outcomes.

The Manager, Practice Leadership contributes directly to the delivery of balanced scorecard results in industry while reducing the injury rate and improving return to work success through programs of awareness, education and coaching; delivered to workplaces, interested parties and industry associations within the broad workplace insurance and safety system.

About You

The ideal candidate for the Manager, Practice Leadership role will bring strong leadership and team management skills, along with the ability to communicate clearly, influence others, and build effective cross-functional relationships. They should be strategic thinkers with a systems perspective, capable of aligning programs with organizational goals while driving continuous improvement. Key soft skills include adaptability, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead through change with empathy and professionalism. A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset and the capacity to evaluate and improve service delivery are also essential for success in this role.

Your Experience

• A University degree in Business, Social Sciences, Health discipline, Safety or a related field, AND
• Five (5) years’ experience in a senior decision-making capacity; three (3) of which involved demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity or role.

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, including a criminal record check and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the WCB.Venor and WCB embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. Visit their website at www.wcb.ns.ca. WCB champions safety and promotes a diverse and respectful workplace. They are a scent and allergy-reduced environment.

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