Senior Disability Management Specialist
Job ID: 8685
Working Business Language: English
Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $85,000- $105,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.
About Us
At Wawanesa, we're proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following location: Winnipeg, MB.
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company ("Wawanesa Mutual"), founded in 1896, is one of Canada's largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.
We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
Job Overview
Working under minimal supervision, the Senior Disability Management Specialist will manage extended absence and accommodation processes while providing consultation to ensure effective utilization of the associated programs, policies and procedures, inclusive of enterprise wide wellness initiatives. This position will handle sensitive and complex processes, and work closely with subject matter experts and HR Representatives, as appropriate, and follow established procedures to provide a high level of customer service.
Job Responsibilities
- Administer and manage all aspects of the sick leave/extended absence programs for Canada inclusive of claim submission review, claim initiation, ensuring effective case management by all involved parties, accommodations and maintaining appropriate contact with employees, and HR Representatives.
- Provide support for the programs through the interpretation and understanding of all internal and external policies and procedures related to leave of absence and disability management.
- Establish effective return to work and accommodation strategies in a proactive and educational manner.
- Support and help drive all enterprise wide wellness initiatives.
- Guide ergonomic assessments when issues are identified.
- Track absence related data in order to produce reports, statistics and analysis to allow for proactive disability management.
- Create and maintain of all internal sick leave/disability claim and accommodation files.
- Provide administrative support for all other Health and Disability Management programs.
- Assist and Lead in the development of Disability Management Resources and Educational Tools for leaders and employees.
- Deliver presentations and training to leaders on the Disability and Wellness process
- Assist in managing relationships with external wellness programming providers
- Collaborate and foster relationships between the US and Canadian Disability Management Programs to provide enterprise wide consistency when deemed appropriate.
- Act as the first point of contact for Return to Work Specialists and external departments for questions related to DM.\Train team members in the administrative and tracking processes related to DM and Wellness.
- Ensure all programming aligns with the corporate values and strategic goals.
- Assist in managing the relationship between Disability Management and the Case Management team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Disability Management or Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5-10 years experience in a Disability Management position.
- Experience in Corporate Wellness is considered an asset.
- Advanced knowledge and demonstrated ability in the application of insurance contracts and policy wordings is required.
- 3 years' experience in a Human Resources generalist position, including exposure to leave of absence programs and a strong background in performance management
- Strong knowledge of Canadian employment laws and Human Rights Legislation
- Advanced MS Office skills, specifically in Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential material
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review work products for accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent initiative, with a proactive, positive, self-starting attitude, and ability to educate others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, combined with the ability to be compassionate, understanding when dealing with employees during challenging situations.
- Return to Work Coordinator (RTWC) or Disability Management Professional (DMP) Designations would be considered an asset.
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Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba's Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!
Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.
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