Wellness Coordinator - FT (Langley)

Otter Co-op is hiring a full time Wellness Coordinator as we grow our team and products / programs. This position will work out of our Administration office located in Langley, BC.

Who we are :

Otter Co-op is a diverse and growing organization, serving the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and BC Interior since 1922.

With over 100 years in business and over 1000 in our team, we are proud to be a locally owned and community minded member of the neighbourhoods we live, work and play in.

We operate three food and pharmacy stores (including one with a fashion and hardware department), thirty Angry Otter liquor stores, two feed mills, two bulk petroleum facilities, the Angry Otter Tap & Forno and Brewery in North Vancouver, the Highwayman Pub in Abbotsford, the Highwayman Pub in South Surrey and twenty-five gas station / convenience stores.

To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at .

What you'll do :

Reporting to the Vice President of People & Culture, the Wellness Coordinator is responsible for the timely and consistent administration of the disability management program.

This includes early intervention, return to work, duty to accommodate, and transitioning to short and long-term disability.

The role involves coordination with the People & Culture team, team members, leaders, external healthcare providers, WorkSafeBC representatives, and benefit vendors to support medical-related absences.

The Wellness Coordinator will provide expert coaching and direction on the disability management program and processes, related benefits plans, and support Otter Co-op’s health, wellness, and accommodation programs..

The successful candidate will be responsible for duties such as but are not limited to the following :

• Manage disability cases, ensuring timely intervention and return to work processes.
• Administer WorkSafeBC claims and related documentation.
• Support benefits administration and ensure proper communication and implementation of third-party plans.
• Provide wellness support, including health and accommodation programs.
• Perform analysis and reporting on disability and wellness metrics.
• Contribute to the Team in living the Corporate Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence
• To perform other duties as assigned

Why it matters :

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

The ideal applicant is high energy with an all-star work ethic and is passionate about all things HR and people related.

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Nursing, Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in disability management.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Must be committed to a SAFE working environment.
• Able to perform physical job duties including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50lbs.

What’s in it for you :

• Competitive Wages
• Wage increases based on hours worked & meeting expectations in the position
• Annual bonus program for all eligible team members
• Comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
• Employer matched pension plan
• Team discount on Gas, Liquor, Food, Fashion, Hardware, Feed & Restaurant purchases
• Co-op Membership with an annual dividend payment on qualified purchases
• Education Assistance Program
• Learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation

Otter Co-op is committed to a diverse and supportive working environment based on our Core Company Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence.

We embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.

We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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