Health Advisor

Overview:

West Jet Is hiring an Employee Health Advisor. This person plays a critical role in managing and supporting disability cases and workplace accommodations. You will be key to promoting a healthy work environment, facilitating successful rehabilitation, and ensuring employees' smooth reintegration into the workplace following health-related absences.

• Disability Claims Management:
  Oversee the management of Non-OCC (STD/LTD), and medical leave files, including requests for accommodation. Confirm medical work restrictions and ensure safe and effective return-to-work plans for employees.
• Return to Work
  
  Activities:
  
  Develop and implement return-to-work plans by confirming medical work restrictions and identifying appropriate modified duties. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure successful reintegration of employees into their roles.
• Consulting and Providing Expert Advice:
  Offer guidance on disability management practices and legislation. Provide training and education to management and employees on disability management standards and procedures.
• Coordination with External Parties:
  Liaise between employees, healthcare professionals, benefits providers, and associations/unions to support employees throughout the disability management process.
• Policy and Procedure Development:
  Maintain and update the disability management practices manual to reflect current company policy, legislation, and professional ethics.

We offer a supportive work environment committed to employee health and wellness, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Bachelor’s degree in a social science/health-related field or equivalent experience.
• Professional designation such as RRP, CRTWC, CDMP, or related is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of related professional experience in Disability Management, including return to work planning and rehabilitation practices.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Human Rights, Workers’ Compensation Act, Privacy Legislation).
• Strong understanding of disability case management and employee rehabilitation processes.
• Experience in OCC (WCB), an asset.
• Excellent communication, problem solving skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• The ability to interpret and apply corporate policies, STD/LTD contracts, and collective agreements.
• Proficiency in Disability Management suites/software (i.e. Cority, etc.)
• Knowledge of medical conditions, treatments, disability duration guidelines and medical terminology.
• Bilingual in both French and English (proficiency in both written and verbal) an asset.

This role may require occasional evening and weekend work.