Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager, Occupational Health & Safety, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values, and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Disability Management Coordinator is responsible for directing all workplace activities associated with disability management including acting as a liaison with all stakeholders, being a supporter for ill/injured employees, acting as a catalyst for reintegrating employees back into the workplace, and working with management, unions, human resources, third party administrators and external healthcare providers on disability management issues.

Experience

• Three (3) years related experience in an occupational health setting, case management role, vocational rehabilitation or disability management.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other health related discipline such as social work, occupational therapy or physiotherapy.
• Additional training/certification in case management, occupational health or disability management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of common software applications including spreadsheets, word processing, database, internet and email applications.
• Working knowledge of Worker’s Compensation policies and procedures, legislation protecting the privacy and confidentiality of medical information, and human rights legislation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all categories of hospital employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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