Benefits, Health & Safety Advisor (Full-Time)

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, the Benefits, Health & Safety Advisor develops and manages the hotel’s health, safety and wellness programs and initiatives. The Benefits, Health & Safety Advisor administers and case-manages disability claims, the Hotel’s Return to Work Program, administer the Group Benefits Plan and serve as a resource for a variety of inquiries and issues.

Responsibilities:

Health and Safety

• Provide leadership in developing, communicating and implementing a vision for occupational health and safety within the Hotel;
• Develop, coordinate and facilitate the implementation of an effective health and safety management system that complies with all applicable legislative requirements, best practices, and corporate requirements;
• Develop pro-active preventative strategies and safety education opportunities for leaders and colleagues;
• Co-Chair on the Joint Health & Safety Committee;
• Prepare monthly health and safety reports and review at monthly Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings;

Health Group Benefits/ Pension Plan

• Educate employees about the Group Benefits Plan and Sun Life Pension Plan. Administer the Group Benefits Plan in accordance with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts policy as well as the Sun Life Pension Plan;
• Administer Short-Term Disability Claims on behalf of the Hotel. Advise on disability accommodation considering medical prognosis and physician’s recommendation. Communicate with treating Physicians and Health Care Practitioners to ensure claim files are complete while ensuring high level of privacy;

WSIB

• Manage the WSIB claim process including, but not limited to: claim filing, coordinating the return to work program etc.;
• Support the managers by providing trainings and updates regarding workplace injuries, disability accommodation, and prevention of injuries, modified work issues and employee absenteeism as required;

Payroll/ P&C administrative management

• Prepare various monthly benefit reports and coordinate payments with Accounting;
• Responsible for payroll duties and updates of colleague data records on a bi-weekly basis (entering new colleague files in Dayforce, updating employee data as required, etc.);
• Act as a main resource for Dayforce administration
• Assist the Director of People & Culture in leading the implementation and deployment of corporate procedures and programs as required;
• Provide support to the Director of Talent & Culture in the administration of collective agreement and employee relations as pertinent;
• Actively participate in colleague events;
• Develop and deploy wellness initiatives and programs for the Hotel;

Other duties as assigned;

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education required. Diploma in Human Resources will be considered a strong asset.
• 3 years of experience in Human Resources and/or in Health & Safety and Benefits management
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English; French is an asset
• Proven ability to maintain professionalism in a highly confidential environment and to deal with tact, diplomacy and warmth. Demonstrate patience and empathy. Ability to understand the needs of a diverse workforce.
• Excellent attention to details and superior problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task in an extremely busy office.
• Flexible and ability to adapt to change
• Previous experience with administration of accident claim management, disability management, Group Benefit Plan administration, Health & Safety program will be considered an asset.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite, Dayforce, Excel, Teams, Smartrecruiter…)

Additional Information

Fairmont Château Laurier is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us.

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