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Healthy Workplace Advisor

Healthy Workplace Advisor

University of ReginaRegina, Saskatchewan, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$28.56–CA$49.05 hourly
Job description

Position Summary

Are you passionate about fostering a thriving, safe work environment and eager to lead initiatives that support the health and well-being of all university employees?

The Healthy Workplace Advisor (HWA) promotes the health of all University employees by providing leadership, administering programs and implementing initiatives that contribute to the achievement of a healthy, productive and safe work environment.

What You’ll Do :

Case management and development of guidelines and procedures :

  • Responsible for integrated case management of ill and injured employees
  • Facilitates successful return to work programs using an early intervention model based on the employee’s current functional abilities and objective medical recommendations
  • Participates in the development of guidelines regarding accommodation and updating procedures related to absences from work as a result of employee illness or injury
  • Conducts ergonomic assessments as required

Provision of expertise in assessing the issuance of disability benefits, disability case management and healthy lifestyle initiatives :

  • Works with the appropriate staff to ensure that correct benefit payments are issued and payments are received from other related parties
  • Facilitates the process for stay at work and return to work strategies
  • Working as part of a team, assesses the employee’s capacity to participate in workplace plans that are meaningful, productive and within the employee’s medical capabilities

    • Communication and Education :

  • Researches, develops and delivers educational seminars regarding the University’s disability program, workplace accommodation policy and attendance awareness
  • Promotes awareness and understanding of healthy lifestyle choices using current literature and best practices

    • Analysis and monitoring of trends :

  • Tracks and analyzes statistics from various sources such as global illness and injury trends, sick leave usage, short and long term disability claims, employee and family assistance utilization and extended health care utilization
  • Devises evidence-based health strategies by researching, developing, and delivering health education to promote employee healthy lifestyles with a view to reduce absenteeism / presenteeism and turnover rates

    • Provision of work restriction analysis and recommendations :

  • Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Physical Demands Analysis / Risk Assessment to confirm essential job duties and identify physical, ergonomic, cognitive and psychosocial risks
  • Required to provide recommendations for control measures based on risk assessment findings (e.g., engineering controls, administrative controls and assistive devices)

    • University liaison :

  • Represents the University with stakeholders and maintains effective working relationships with employees, management, union representatives, insurance providers, health professionals and other employers

    • Plus More : Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!

    Why Join Us? At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!

    Join our team and enjoy :

  • Meaningful Impact : Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
  • Professional Growth : We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
  • Work-Life Balance : We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
  • Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace : We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
  • Innovation Culture : We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
  • Competitive Compensation : We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health / Dental / Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!

    • We invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact as our next Healthy Workplace Advisor! Position Requirements What You’ll Bring to this Position :

  • Post-secondary education in the field of nursing or related health discipline.
  • Three to five years of experience in disability claims management, preferably in a unionized environment.
  • A combination of education and experience may be considered.

    • Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role

  • Thorough knowledge of and experience with third-party insurance processes, accident and injury claims and workers’ compensation.
  • Demonstrated understanding and application of health and wellness best practices and a track record of developing effective return to work strategies.
  • Understanding of principles, issues, trends, and innovations in the field of health.
  • Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and administrative skills with a key focus on attention to detail.
  • Ability to develop and maintain complete case management notes which are accurate, objective and detailed respecting security, privacy and confidentiality.
  • Effective use of MS Office Suite.
  • Superior interpersonal communication, mentoring, facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Ability to develop and implement programs and initiatives promoting employee healthy lifestyles.
  • Ability to interact with others in a professional, patient and helpful manner.
  • Knowledge of human resource management – benefits, provincial labour laws, human rights, occupational health and safety.
  • Establishing effective working relationships with employees, management, union representatives, insurance providers, and other health professionals.
  • Demonstrating leadership for project and program planning, implementation, audit, and revision.
  • Possessing superb analytical skills leading to effective problem solving and implementation of practical solutions.
  • Demonstrating a significant degree of knowledge in disability management, return to work and job accommodation processes.
  • Demonstrating independent judgement and initiative, in addition to tact, diplomacy and good judgement.
  • Setting challenging goals and objectives which are timely, realistic, and measurable.