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, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. 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. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
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About the Opportunity
Reporting to the OHSW Manager, 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 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. The WCB advisor also promotes the development and expansion of OHSW programming. They follow 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 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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.