Overview
About the Opportunity
As the Return to Work Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting injured and ill workers through a safe, timely, and suitable return to the workplace. You will coordinate and manage the Return to Work program, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, disability management best practices, and collective agreements. In partnership with Payroll and Benefits, you will help ensure all employee programs are administered effectively and equitably. Additionally, you will foster a culture of health and safety by developing, maintaining, and delivering training and procedures that support continuous improvement and align with the organization's strategic goals, vision, and mission.
Job Responsibilities
Collect medical documentation from workers, collaborate with medical professionals
Facilitate the Return to Work Program
Track incidents and near misses to identify and analyze trends
Provide analytics in relation to injury claims and return to work
Facilitate investigations with serious injuries, reporting to Safe Work Manitoba
Develop initiatives on injury prevention and safe workplace practices
Develop and review Safe Operating and Safe Work Procedures
Develop & deliver training related to the Return to Work Program and Safety and Health
Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and leadership
Perform regular assessments that measure the programs performance
Act as a member of the Safety and Health committee, ensure all members meet training requirements
Assist Payroll in managing short term and long term disability programs, acting as a liaison, and facilitating a safe and suitable return to work
Provide front desk relief as needed and other duties and projects as assigned
Employee Total Rewards (eligibility applies) Education increment, extended health with dental & vision coverage for you and dependents, short term disability & long term disability benefits, life insurance, travel insurance, pension plan matching, generous paid leave (vacation, sick, personal paid days), Employee Assistance Program for you and dependents, free onsite parking, paid learning & development days, access to a training library, service awards, flex-time options, and more.
Additional Information
Hybrid option
Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Full time hours: 37.5 hours per week
enVision exists to inspire equality, inclusion, and the value of all people. We are an equal opportunity employer that pledges to uphold a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, empathy, integrity and respect. If you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact us in advance. Information received will be strictly confidential and would not affect the application.
Qualifications
Job Qualifications
Educational Background in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field
A minimum of one year of experience working in Human Resources
Direct experience with injury claims, Functional Abilities Forms (FAF), Accommodation Plans, Short Term and Long Term Disability claims management is an asset
Good working knowledge of Workers Compensation legislation, Occupational Health and Safety regulations, Duty to Accommodate, Human Rights Code, PHIA and FIPPA.
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS, and/or database platforms
Knowledge and experience in Privacy and Confidentiality
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
Job Requirements
Upon offer of employment, the candidate must be able to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check.
The candidate must have a Valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver’s License
Company Information
Who we are
enVision Community Living is a non-profit community-based organization committed to delivering supports and services that provide people who live with an intellectual disability, opportunities for personal growth, development and a place to live the life of their choosing in a community. enVision is committed to upholding the values that are critical to the work we do. Those values are integrity, empathy, and respect. At enVision, we celebrate diversity and promote an inclusive work culture that prioritizes employee well-being and self-development.