Workers' Compensation Generalist

at  Municipal Group of Companies

The Municipal Group of Companies, based in Bedford Nova Scotia, is a large, diversified organization engaged in all major aspects of the heavy civil construction, mining, and environmental services within the Atlantic Provinces. We are currently seeking the expertise of a Workers’ Compensation Generalist to join our team from our head office based in Bedford, NS.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Workers’ Compensation Generalist performs administrative and complex work involved in the management of Workers’ Compensation claims. Work involves considerable interaction with both internal and external contacts, difficult non-routine tasks, and access to confidential information. Judgment and initiative are exercised frequently in response to verbal and written communications and in interpreting and applying company-wide policies and procedures.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• College or university diploma or certificate in Disability Management; and three to five years’ experience in a workers’ compensation position; or an equivalent combination sufficient to perform essential functions of this position
• Ability to interpret and apply the relevant Provincial Workers’ Compensation Acts
• Experience working with the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Familiarity with and ability to interpret Functional Abilities Reports and/or Functional Capacity Evaluations
• Strong management, planning, and leadership skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• Able to deal with people tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Working safely is a condition of employment.

• Completion and submission of Workers’ Compensation forms
• Maintain records, statistics, prepares reports and make recommendations for improvements
• Participate in the review and evaluation of company policies and procedures with regards to workers’ compensation and return to work
• Make early contact with injured employee/s and provide support and understanding when a workplace injury or illness occurs- this will help maintain a sound relationship between the company and the injured employee
• Maintain communication with supervisors and safety throughout the duration of the claim and in return-to-work planning
• Assist injured employees to remain at, or return to work, as soon and as safely possible after injuries occur
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of rehabilitation and return to work plans for injured employees in collaboration with Workers’ Compensation & Treatment Providers
• Maintain communication with all persons involved in rehabilitation or providing medical services to injured employees (i.e. physiotherapists, occupational therapists, physicians)
• Monitor the progress of an injured employees’ capacity to return to work
• Ensure that injured employees modify their work practices to include regular positional changes, required rest breaks, and other recommendations provided by treatment providers
• Attend off site Case Conferences, job Site Visits or other meetings as an representative of MGOC
• Other duties as assigned.