Disability Management Consultant managing complex disability, WCB, accommodation, and return-to-work cases for Finning Canada.
Supporting employees, HR, leaders, unions, and external providers across Alberta.
Responsibilities
Manage longer-duration and complex occupational and non-occupational disability files from initiation to resolution
Manage STD, LTD, workplace injury, alcohol- and drug-related, accommodation, modified work, and medical leave cases
Provide consultation and education on disability processes and relevant legislation
Develop, update, and recommend improvements to procedures, policies, and best practices
Participate in and lead project work
Collaborate with the STD/LTD administrator on plan provisions and operating guidelines
Maintain relationships with provincial workers’ compensation bodies and ensure legislative compliance
Provide expert disability-related consultation to HR, Environment, Health & Safety, Operations, and other partners
Apply privacy legislation and manage confidential information appropriately
Resolve disability files while balancing stakeholder and organizational needs
Provide fiscally responsible recommendations and assess financial impacts
Assess the need, effectiveness, and cost-benefit of medical and worksite assessments
Lead difficult conversations and drive solutions
Synthesize information from multiple sources and make informed recommendations
Manage leave and return-to-work programs
Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant case files
Build relationships with vendors, monitor contract compliance, and escalate concerns
Requirements
Post-secondary education in a relevant field
Minimum 7 years of broad disability management experience
Professional designation and/or industry-specific training
Experience in a unionized environment
Comprehensive knowledge of disability management principles and best practices
Proficient in MS Office applications and internal systems
Strong file-management skills, ensuring accurate, confidential, and secure documentation
Ability to interpret medical reporting related to work restrictions and develop medical questionnaires
Ability to identify and confirm work-related functional limitations or restrictions and incorporate them into return-to-work plans
Coaching, training, and mentoring skills
Conflict resolution skills with a focus on interest-based outcomes
Ability to provide information to LR/Legal and prepare written responses for grievances, WCB claim appeals/cost-relief requests, and external information requests
Understanding of employee health, early intervention initiatives, and modified work opportunities
Knowledge of Standard Operating Guidelines, STD plan administration, WCB legislation and procedures, and specialized services such as GreenShield
Knowledge of Alcohol and Drug Policy, testing requirements, and substance-use-related disability files
Understanding of leave and disability processes and external service providers
Strong understanding of HR, Environment, Health & Safety, line management, and employee roles
Ability to develop and maintain credible stakeholder and vendor relationships
Advanced communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
Ability to review, develop, and continuously improve best practices, procedures, and policies
Experience contributing to or leading project work
Benefits
Permanent employment
Full-time position
Hybrid work model
Three days per week in the office
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations/adjustments during the recruitment process
Senior Travel Consultant booking and advising on corporate travel for BCD Travel. Managing reservations, travel policies, regulations, fares, and client service remotely.
Associate Consultant supporting Canadian organizations with employee benefits and retirement consulting. Managing renewals, plan analysis, client reporting, presentations, and ongoing plan administration.
Remote Workday HCM Data Conversion Sr. Consultant supporting ERPA clients’ Workday implementations and post - production projects. Building data conversion, reporting, and functional business process solutions.
Junior Consultant supporting CBC/Radio - Canada’s broadcast management applications. Analyzing technical issues, improving support processes, and training support staff in Montreal’s hybrid environment.
Application Consultant improving utility clients’ day - to - day operations through Cayenta enterprise software consulting. Leading business analysis, configuration, testing, training, and change management.
Senior Consultant leading ENGIN utility analytics implementations and solution design. Translating asset management needs into scalable workflows for electric and gas utility clients.
Deskside Consultant providing on - site end - user IT support for Long View’s Vancouver clients. Deploying devices, troubleshooting deskside issues, and supporting Microsoft environments.
Remote Workday HCM Consultant configuring Workday HCM for organizations through Adapt1 implementations, rollouts, and optimization projects. Partnering with HR teams across international client engagements.
Technical Consultant supporting customers, dealers, and technicians with Napoleon Hearth product troubleshooting and orders. Remote role handling technical inquiries, CRM documentation, and product quality follow - up.