Return to Work Specialist (Nunavut Office)

EDGE; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a Return to Work Specialist in Iqaluit, Nunavut. You will support employers, injured workers, and service providers to promote safe, effective return-to-work plans and program development.

You will review plans, identify modified duties, monitor programs, and contribute to proactive case management and prevention initiatives with a team-based approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree plus 2 years related experience, or a two-year certificate with 4 years related experience.
• Certified Disability Management Professional designation preferred.
• Experience in Occupational Health & Safety is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review and input into return to work plans; identify modified/alternate duties.
• Develop, implement and evaluate return to work programs.
• Monitor programs and drive proactive case management and prevention initiatives.

Skills

RTW expertise

Stakeholder collaboration

Disability management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certificate in Disability Management

Job description

The Return to Work Specialist reports to the Manager, Case Management and medical, and promotes a team approach to return to work. The incumbent works with employers, injured workers, service providers, the WSCC, and other Stakeholder by providing RTW advice and expertise including; reviewing and providing input into return to work plans, identifying modified/alternate duties and return to work program development, implementation and evaluation.

As the primary subject matter expert, the Return to Work Specialist works with employers to ensure they understand and meet their obligations to ensure a safe, well managed, return to work. Additionally, this position is responsible for monitoring programs and continually striving toward improved claims management performance through the development and implementation of proactive case management and prevention focused initiatives.

What you bring to the role:

• Successful completion of a related Bachelor Degree and 2 years related experience, and/or a two-year Certificate in Disability Management with 4years of related experience. Certified Disability Management Professional designation preferred.
• Experience in Occupational Health & Safety is considered an asset.