Healthy Workplace, Absence Partner Specialist
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JobgetherAbsence management
Based in CanadaTemporarySenior
Salary70,241.6 - 87,796.8 CAD per year
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Job Details
- Languages
- Bilingualism in English and French is preferred, both written and spoken.
- Experience
- Three to five years of relevant professional experience, including consulting or providing guidance in a related area.
- Required Skills
- Microsoft Office
Requirements
- Hold a university degree in Health and Safety, Disability Management, Absence Management, or a related field.
- Bring three to five years of relevant professional experience, including consulting or providing guidance in a related area.
- Equivalent education, training, and professional experience may be considered.
- Know disability and absence management practices, occupational and non-occupational injury claims, workers’ compensation processes, and return-to-work planning.
- Be familiar with relevant legislation, sick leave policies, disability programs, and compliance requirements.
- Use case management software, Microsoft Office applications, and other digital tools to maintain records, prepare reports, and manage workflows.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain policies and collaborate with stakeholders.
- Bring analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities.
- Work independently, show initiative, and develop practical solutions to absence management challenges.
- Exercise discretion, integrity, and professional judgment when handling confidential information.
- Bilingualism in English and French, written and spoken, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate timely case management of occupational and non-occupational illness and injury claims with third-party providers.
- Work with HR business partners, ministry units, HR service teams, and HR operations on coding, reporting, compliance, and return-to-work planning.
- Track active absence-related cases in case management software and maintain complete, accurate records.
- Provide guidance on disability policies, sick leave procedures, and workers’ compensation legislation and provisions.
- Help resolve claim disputes, appeals, and other absence-related issues with stakeholders and external providers.
- Advise leaders on return-to-work programs and help develop modified or graduated return-to-work plans.
- Support absence management and workplace health training, special projects, and educational initiatives.
- Prepare quarterly absence reports, analyze information, and develop operational manuals, procedures, and supporting documentation.
- Support policy and program development, compliance, and improvements to disability-related processes and resources.
- Promote workplace wellness initiatives and handle sensitive employee and workplace information confidentially.
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