Occupational Injury Advisor (Remote)

The Occupational Injury Advisor in the Workplace Health & Safety department is a professional position reporting to the Workplace Health & Safety Occupational Injury Manager. The incumbent works with a high degree of independence and in concert with other professionals. The Occupational Injury Advisor position responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: initial claim submission review, receive and review medical correspondence, interpret and support any functional restrictions, supports return to work planning and provides any return-to-work updates. The Occupational Injury Advisor maintains communication with all partners to facilitate and maintain a safe and timely return to work. This communication includes collaboration with managers, workers, HRBP, benefit provider(s) and union partners (if applicable). The Occupational Injury Advisor collaborates with both internal and external treatment providers such as WCB approved practitioners, WHS Safety Advisors, OHN’s and Medical Consultants. The Occupational Injury Advisor provides a supportive role in workplace accommodations and is also responsible to monitor claim duration to ensure benefit eligibility.

Description:

The Occupational Injury Advisor in the Workplace Health & Safety department is a professional position reporting to the WHS Manager. This position specializes in the active case management of occupational injury/illness situations that are reportable to the Workers Compensation Board. The Advisor will take an active role in facilitating early to work by having: Excellent organizational and time management skills along with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with numerous interruptions. Skilled at preparing various types of correspondence in a timely and accurate manner. A thorough understanding of the WCB appeals process. Workplace Accommodation process.

Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Advisor Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Workplace Health & Safety Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 30-DEC-2024 Date Available: 27-JAN-2025 Temporary End Date: 27-JAN-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $30.00 Maximum Salary: $51.54 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of medical terminology. A minimum of a degree/diploma/certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, Occupational Health Nursing, Disability Management, or related discipline from a recognized Post-Secondary Institution. Experience in a claims, insurance, or rehabilitation environment along with experience in interpretation or application of policy. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Knowledge of physical demands required for health care positions to develop return to work plans that maximize the workers functional abilities.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. Excellent attendance record. Exceptional communication and customer service skills with a strong ability to work independently and as a team member to build internal and external relationships is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity is preferred (health experience an asset). A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Experience in interpretation or application of legislation would be preferred. Experience working in a unionized work environment would be an asset.