WCB Advisor - Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading health service provider in Nova Scotia as a WCB Advisor. This pivotal role involves managing high-risk Workers Compensation Board claims, acting as a liaison between employers and treatment providers. You will utilize your expertise in Occupational Health and Safety to promote best practices and support return-to-work initiatives. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you will contribute to the health and wellness of employees within a complex organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of occupational health, while enjoying a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge of healthcare issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide case services for high-risk WCB claims and coordinate referrals.
• Support NSH Managers with return-to-work recommendations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Database Proficiency

Presentation Skills

Knowledge of OH&S Legislation

Collaboration Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in health-related field

Credentials in Disability Management or Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Statistical Analysis Software

Word Processing Software

Presentation Software

Job description

WCB Advisor - Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness

Req ID: 194251
Location: Provincial Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: PS CZ Health & Safety
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 10-Jan-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the OHSW Manager, the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) Advisor is responsible for providing case services to high-risk WCB claims and acts as a liaison between the employer, treatment providers, and the Workers Compensation Board. The WCB Advisor reviews incident report information and, when required, co-ordinates referrals of employees to external treatment providers, including the completion of electronic WCB employer injury reports and providing case management and return-to-work coordination of high-risk claims. The WCB Advisor also provides support and return-to-work recommendations to NSH Managers & Supervisors and promotes the development and expansion of OHSW programming while following OHSW policies based on industry and best practice standards.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Post-secondary degree in a health-related field (Nursing, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, or Occupational therapy preferred)
• Completion of an appropriate and/or working towards credentials in the fields of Disability Management, Occupational Health & Safety, and/or Adult Education with completion of these credentials within a time frame established by the Manager
• Current membership in good standing with relevant professional college
• Demonstrated computer skills - proficient with database, presentation, word processing, and statistical analysis software & internet
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships
• Research analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of healthcare issues and case management trends/best practices
• Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated presentation and adult education skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all staff of a complex organization
• Previous experience in the development and implementation of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System in a large complex organization is a definite asset
• Knowledge and demonstrated competence in all disciplines of OH&S legislation and applicable Acts, Codes, Regulations, and industry best practices
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Rights Code, etc.)

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$28.60 - $35.75 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.