07 Nov
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Eisan Consulting
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Calgary
07 Nov
Eisan Consulting
Calgary
Job Details
Job DetailsJob Location: Calgary, AB T2P 2T8Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: None
We are seeking a Disability Management Specialist to support employees experiencing occupational or non-occupational illness or injury by facilitating protected, timely, and sustainable return-to-work outcomes.
This is a full-time, in-office role, located at a client office in downtown Calgary. The schedule is Monday to Friday 8am-4pm MST.
Key Responsibilities
Disability Case Management
- Manage disability and return-to-work cases for employees who are unable to perform their regular duties due to illness or injury.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized return-to-work and accommodation plans.
- Facilitate early intervention strategies that support safe and sustainable return-to-work outcomes.
- Ensure all case management activities align with applicable legislation, collective agreements, policies, and best practices.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including:
- Operations leaders and managers
- Human Resources professionals
- Occupational Health and Health Services teams
- Treating physicians and healthcare providers
- Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) representatives
- Disability benefit and insurance providers
- Union representatives
- Lead return-to-work and case review meetings as required.
- Provide guidance and support to leaders and employees throughout the disability management process.
Assessment and Accommodation
- Review medical and functional information to determine appropriate workplace accommodations and return-to-work opportunities.
- Coordinate Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs), Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs), and other assessments when needed.
- Provide recommendations for complex cases where accommodation options may be limited within the organization.
Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely,
and confidential employee case records within the organization's disability management and information systems.
- Safeguard sensitive employee information and ensure compliance with privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Qualifications and Education
- Registered Nurse (RN) designation with Occupational Health Certification is preferred; or
- Degree in Health Sciences, Disability Management, Rehabilitation, Occupational Health, Human Resources, Kinesiology, or a related field may be considered.
Further education or certification in Disability Management, Return-to-Work Coordination, or a related discipline is considered an asset.
Experience
- Minimum of two years experience in disability management, return-to-work coordination, claims management, occupational health, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex disability and accommodation cases involving multiple stakeholders.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong understanding of disability management principles, workplace accommodation practices, and return-to-Work programs.
- Knowledge of workers' compensation legislation and claims processes.
- Familiarity with applicable employment, human rights, privacy, and occupational health and safety legislation.
- Excellent case management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality.
- High initiative, a personal working style that is flexible and responsive to client needs
- Proficiency with case management systems, electronic medical records (EMR), and Microsoft Office applications. Prior work in Cority and HR systems is an asset.
Eisan Consulting offers customized, solution-driven occupational health and disability management services with a focus on maintaining and optimizing employee health. Our team of Occupational He
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