Employee Health Advisor

Overview: WestJet Is hiring an Employee Health Advisor. This person plays a critical role in managing and supporting disability cases and workplace accommodations. You will be key to promoting a healthy work environment, facilitating successful rehabilitation, and ensuring employees' smooth reintegration into the workplace following health-related absences. Key Deliverables: Disability Claims Management: Oversee the management of Non-OCC (STD/LTD), and medical leave files, including requests for accommodation. Confirm medical work restrictions and ensure safe and effective return-to-work plans for employees. Return to Work Activities: Develop and implement return-to-work plans by confirming medical work restrictions and identifying appropriate modified duties. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure successful reintegration of employees into their roles. Consulting and Providing Expert Advice: Offer guidance on disability management practices and legislation. Provide training and education to management and employees on disability management standards and procedures. Coordination with External Parties: Liaise between employees, healthcare professionals, benefits providers, and associations/unions to support employees throughout the disability management process. Policy and Procedure Development: Maintain and update the disability management practices manual to reflect current company policy, legislation, and professional ethics. We offer a supportive work environment committed to employee health and wellness, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a social science/health-related field or equivalent experience. Professional designation such as RRP, CRTWC, CDMP, or related is preferred. Minimum of 5 to 7 years of related professional experience in Disability Management, including return to work planning and rehabilitation practices. Knowledge of relevant legislation (Human Rights, Workers' Compensation Act, Privacy Legislation). Strong understanding of disability case management and employee rehabilitation processes. Experience in OCC (WCB), an asset. Excellent communication, problem solving skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. The ability to interpret and apply corporate policies, STD/LTD contracts, and collective agreements. Proficiency in Disability Management suites/software (i.e. Cority, etc.) Knowledge of medical conditions, treatments, disability duration guidelines and medical terminology. Bilingual in both French and English (proficiency in both written and verbal) an asset. This role may require occasional evening and weekend work.