Disability Management Representative

at  Niagara Region

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager Health, Safety and Wellness, this role is responsible for providing assistance as a member of Employee Health Services in the management of employee absence claims related to illness or injury, including Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims, Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD) claims.

EDUCATION

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Health Sciences, Human Resources or a related field of study.
• An equivalent combination of education, knowledge and experience may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum 1 year experience working in disability claims management, health services or health and safety.
• Experience in a large unionized and multifaceted work environment (1000+ staff) and/or in a large Municipal/Public Sector – 24/7 Operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Human Rights legislation.
• Previous experience working with the WSIB, filing insurance claims and communicating with third party providers.
• Working towards Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Return To Work Coordinator (CRTWC) Certification, and/or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Designation or experience with Occupational Health & Safety is preferred.
• Experience with Schedule 2, experience with Disability Management Software i.e. Parklane system and/or experience with Ergonomics is preferred.
• CHRP designation is preferred.