Employer Advisor Nova Scotia Society (OEA NS)
Full-time permanent position. 8.5 hours/day x 5 days/week. (includes a .5 unpaid meal break)
Deadline for application: October 29. 2024
Revised: October 16, 2024
OEA NS
The Employer Advisor Nova Scotia Society is dedicated to assisting Nova Scotia employers and employer associations.
OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW.
Have you demonstrated deep and broad success in directly managing workers’ compensation issues, providing disability case management, return to work programming and planning, addressing complex disability case management advice and support, and health and safety programming? Do you believe in the value of workplace health and safety in Nova Scotia? Do you look forward to working with employers across the province to help them achieve effective WCB/OHS issues resolution? Do you value applying your experience with WCB, laws, systems, and case management skills to create practical, proactive advice for employers?
Do you like committing to a team approach in a busy office? Do you want to commit to a team with proven capacity and capabilities in disability management, employment education, employment issues, Worker’s Compensation, Health and Safety, and excellence in problem resolution?
Would you like to join and work with a small, dynamic, welcoming, professional and passionate team?
Are you seeking a role that balances your personal life and interests with an opportunity for contribution, achievement, career skills development, and growth?
If your answer to these questions is yes, please consider applying to join our OEA NS team to assist employers in regions and industry sectors throughout Nova Scotia in effectively and efficiently addressing and resolving complex worker’s compensation files, disability case management, return to work, disability case management, health and safety issues resolution, and employer education.
OEA NS seeks a collaborative, highly skilled individual to fill an Employer Advisor position. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for day-to-day OEA Services to clients. Working with the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and other team members, this role assists employers in business success by building solid and trustworthy relationships, using effective writing, communication, and advisory skills, and demonstrating a proven ability to identify, articulate, and navigate employers through difficult and complex technical issues in worker’s compensation, disability management, return to work, disability case management, health and safety.
Responsibilities of the Employer Advisor position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provides advice, assistance, and support to employers in interpreting workers’ compensation, disability management, return to work, disability case management, workplace health and safety issues and a solid understanding of relevant problems, bringing success to the employer and that help to build up our economy in Nova Scotia,
• Provides timely, practical, solutions-oriented navigation of complex technical issues related to the workplace regarding occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation and related employment legislation, performance e, rights and obligations,
• Navigation of the WCB appeals processes,
• Assist the employer to develop objectives and outcomes to action their rights and obligations,
• Develop, facilitate and deliver training, awareness and education programs for Employers,
• Advise, assist and support Employers with case management, disability management and rate issues, and participate with Employers in meetings to address return to work, rate assessments and other related matters,
• Assist employers in navigating safe return-to-work planning for their workers,
• Navigate employers in their development of workplace policies and practices that support safe and healthy working Nova Scotians,
• Advocacy and consultation with Employers related to the WSIS system,
• Participate in “system” committees and groups struck by government and agencies related to the WSIS mandate.
• Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
o Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience and success in worker’s compensation, disability management, return to work, disability case management, health and safety, and practical, current knowledge of employment rules, standards, laws and policies.
o Robust intake, assessment, case and file management skills,
o Strong oral and written communication skills,
o Strong Interpersonal skills and self-awareness,
o Excellent time management, prioritization, and sense of accountability,
o Ability to support a wide range of Employer needs arising from WCB, OHS and workplace employment situations,
o Practical and demonstrated skills with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Excel, Forms, Calendar, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Teams.
o The ability to write and format professional documents, including correspondence and policies, and effectively understand and interpret complex written materials.
o Research, change management, and capacity-building skills.
o A professional and positive attitude focused on individual responsibility, performance, and client and organizational success.
OTHER VALUABLE QUALIFICATIONS (assets):
o Post-secondary education with a concentration in business, health, nursing, or public administration, or interest in working in non-practicing status as a lawyer,
o Experience working with Non-profit organizations,
o Experience and commitment to collaboratively and productively working in a team-focused environment,
o Experience and understanding of the healthcare system and industry,
o Demonstrated client and customer service, working with a busy and engaged team and an involved, well-connected volunteer Board of Directors.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS (useful to have):
o Human resources management experience if proven in disability management, workers’ compensation, and occupational health and safety.
o Education program development, policy development.
WHAT WE OFFER:
A vital role in a service, values, and mission-driven team where you can grow with professional development and collaborative projects.
And:
Competitive total compensation: The range is between $ 85,000 and $ 110,000 for this full-time position, and the benefits package includes:
o Comprehensive Group Health Plan.
o Free Reserved Parking at the Bedford office.
o Company-sponsored RRSP (matching) program.
o Company-sponsored short-term disability.
o Vacations, leave, and government holidays.
o A progressive and complete approach to HR policies and procedures
o A culture of psychological safety, inclusion, and engagement.
o A commitment to Organizational Values and Purpose that drives all strategies, programs and services.
Working Conditions:
o Central, bright, Bedford Offices, with easy access and free reserved parking.
o Individual office space.
o Kitchen with fridge, table, handwashing, and storage.
o Occasional light lifting (a maximum of 20 lbs.).
o Accessible office, with access ramp and stairs.
o On a Metro Transit bus route.
OEA NS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified in this notice of opportunity. Please let us know if you require an accommodation to be considered for the position.
If qualified and interested, please submit a letter of application and resume outlining your educational and other professional qualifications, motivation, and performance summary relevant to this opportunity to info@oeans.ca
Only those selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted.
Job Deadline/Expiry Date: 10/29/2024