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Senior Ability Management Specialist

Seaspan ULC

Victoria

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CAD 99,000 - 121,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in shipbuilding is seeking a Senior Ability Management Specialist to provide case management support to employees with occupational and non-occupational injuries. The successful candidate will coordinate wellness initiatives and interact with healthcare professionals to facilitate timely returns to work. This full-time, on-site position offers a competitive salary, including a robust health benefits package and bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension plan matching

Best-in-class health and wellness benefits

$500 personal spending account

Employee Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Disability Case Management.
Experience working with unionized employees.
Hands-on experience in onsite disability case management.

Responsibilities

Provide case management support for injured or ill employees.
Facilitate WorkSafeBC processes and promote employee health.
Craft and assess graduated return to work schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening skills

Ability to communicate optimally

Adaptability

Knowledge of Privacy legislation

Knowledge of WorkSafeBC Regulations

Return to work planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or health-related field

Return-to-Work Coordinator or Disability Management Certificate

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Job Description

The Senior Ability Management Specialist provides case management support and direction to employees and stakeholders for occupational and non-occupational injuries1 and illnesses in accordance with Seaspan’s Ability Management Program. Aside from internal collaborators (i.e. Supervisors, HR, Payroll), this role interacts with healthcare professionals, and insurers (i.e. WSBC, Insurance companies, ICBC) to facilitate restoration of health and function and ultimately supports a safe and timely return to work. The Specialist also supports Seaspan’s wellness program and numerous initiatives.

Job Description

This position is being filled in anticipation of an upcoming retirement, with the current incumbent set to retire at the end of July.

Note : Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 825 Admirals Road, Victoria BC. After 90 days of on-site work and onboarding, employees will be eligible to work one day per week from home.

What You’ll Do

Acts as an internal resource for health & wellness concerns, answering questions and providing guidance and referrals to resources as required.
Educates, coordinates, performs case management activities (Employee focused)
Facilitates WorkSafeBC processes through prevention, early intervention, regular contact with employees, and providing information and resources as necessary.
Assist injured / ill employees in all aspects of their absence including early contact, case triage, initiation of a case management plan, referral / connection to early intervention resources, development and implementation of recovery plans, including RTW programs, where necessary.
Provides advice and recommendations to employees and managers on the suitability of job duties related to employees’ current functional status2 and engages WCB Case Managers early on in the RTW process to help ensure employee participation in the process.
Promotes employee health and wellness and injury prevention through individual interactions and company-wide initiatives
Crafts and assesses graduated return to work (GRTW) schedules. Conducts regular follow-ups and communicates with employees, supervisors and external collaborators to ensure a durable return to work
Conducts ergonomic assessments and job site visits as required; ability to conduct ergonomic assessments an asset.

What You’ll Bring

Strong interpersonal and active listening skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with our diverse population.
Ability to communicate optimally and respectfully.
Ability to adapt and prioritize your day based on unforeseen circumstances.
Completion of a Return-to-Work Coordinator or Disability Management Certificate through NIDMAR or CARMHA is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or health-related field desirable.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Disability Case Management in a unionized or industrial environment.
Knowledge of Privacy legislation related to preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential and / or sensitive nature.
Knowledge of WorkSafeBC Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and Canada Labour Code.
Strong workplace occupational injury or illness case management experience.
Experience working with unionized employees, preparing medical questionnaires, interpreting medical to identify appropriate accommodations.
Hands-on experience in onsite disability case management, early intervention, and occupational health and safety.
Ability to build and implement return to work plans and permanent accommodations consistent with workplace and legislative requirements.

Why you'll love working here

This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

The estimated salary for this position is $99,000 - $121,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

About Us

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website : www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and / or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Shipbuilding

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