Disability Support Specialist (Temporary)
Top Benefits
About the role
At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.
Job Description And Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, the Disability Support Specialist (Temporary) is accountable for managing, developing and/or enhancing programs related to disability management (DM) for our Alberta facilities. This position provides support, leadership, and direction to the administration of these programs and ensures both legislative compliance and optimization of outcomes. The incumbent will work closely with the human resources teams, managers, employees, third party stakeholders (Medical, WCB) and unions in support of the case management process.
This is a temporary position for approximately sixteen months.
- Provide subject matter expertise in Disability Management
- Provide leadership and guidance to management and employees to ensure timely and effective case management
- Provide consultation and decision making on complex claims and escalate inquiries, as needed to the Manager Human Resources
- Follows best practice and legislative obligations with respect to the development of workplace accommodation
- Initiate and work with departments in developing systems and procedures to facilitate the early and safe return to work of employees in receipt of WCB, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits
- Track claims experience, define trends, and assist in developing recommendations for proactive strategies to support employee wellness and/or changes to benefit plans, policies, and practices
- Ensure benefit coverage follows collective agreements and legislative requirements
Job Requirements
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation; an asset
- University graduate or equivalent in a related field such as Human Resources, Rehabilitation Counselling, Kinesiology, Nursing, Health Sciences or Social Sciences
- Disability Management Designation (Certified Disability Management Professional, Certified Return to Work Coordinator) or equivalent training and/or experience
- Demonstrated experience in claims management
- 2-5 years’ experience in a related field such as disability/WCB management, health & safety, human resources, or occupational health
- Experience with complex claims management in a unionized environment
- In-depth knowledge of relevant provincial legislation including Workers Compensation Act, Human Rights, and Accessibility legislation
- Demonstrated effective case management skills requiring active involvement and advanced strategies for managing complex cases
- Attention to detail, excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
- Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
- Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
- Short and long term disability programs
- Competitive retirement plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
- Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
- Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer EVRAZ North America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
EVRAZ North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@evrazna.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!
About EVRAZ North America
EVRAZ North America manufactures steel. We also manufacture excellence, drive success and build careers for our employees. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds and work together to solve problems, contribute ideas and develop leading-edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business.
SOLID VALUES Our core values influence our interactions with each other and how we conduct business. In addition to an overarching safety commitment, we strive to create value, take ownership of results, demonstrate a passion for improvement and enrichment through collaboration, and lead with humility.
COMMUNITY LEADER EVRAZ melts more than 2.5 million tons of recycled metal scrap each year to make steel products at our safe and efficient facilities. Through our Reading Sparks™ children’s literacy program, established in late 2012, we have donated more than 20,000 books, established Book Nooks in schools and community centers, and supported reading programs in over 45 elementary schools. We also fund scholarships and trades apprenticeships that help deserving students and support business and technical education in our communities.
ABOUT US At EVRAZ North America, we manufacture engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets at six production sites located in the USA (Portland, Oregon; Pueblo, Colorado) and Canada (Regina, Saskatchewan; Calgary, Camrose and Red Deer, Alberta). We are the largest North American producer by volume in the rail and large diameter pipe markets, and we hold leading positions in the Western Canada oil country tubular goods, small diameter pipe and West Coast plate markets.
Disability Support Specialist (Temporary)
Top Benefits
About the role
At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.
Job Description And Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, the Disability Support Specialist (Temporary) is accountable for managing, developing and/or enhancing programs related to disability management (DM) for our Alberta facilities. This position provides support, leadership, and direction to the administration of these programs and ensures both legislative compliance and optimization of outcomes. The incumbent will work closely with the human resources teams, managers, employees, third party stakeholders (Medical, WCB) and unions in support of the case management process.
This is a temporary position for approximately sixteen months.
- Provide subject matter expertise in Disability Management
- Provide leadership and guidance to management and employees to ensure timely and effective case management
- Provide consultation and decision making on complex claims and escalate inquiries, as needed to the Manager Human Resources
- Follows best practice and legislative obligations with respect to the development of workplace accommodation
- Initiate and work with departments in developing systems and procedures to facilitate the early and safe return to work of employees in receipt of WCB, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits
- Track claims experience, define trends, and assist in developing recommendations for proactive strategies to support employee wellness and/or changes to benefit plans, policies, and practices
- Ensure benefit coverage follows collective agreements and legislative requirements
Job Requirements
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation; an asset
- University graduate or equivalent in a related field such as Human Resources, Rehabilitation Counselling, Kinesiology, Nursing, Health Sciences or Social Sciences
- Disability Management Designation (Certified Disability Management Professional, Certified Return to Work Coordinator) or equivalent training and/or experience
- Demonstrated experience in claims management
- 2-5 years’ experience in a related field such as disability/WCB management, health & safety, human resources, or occupational health
- Experience with complex claims management in a unionized environment
- In-depth knowledge of relevant provincial legislation including Workers Compensation Act, Human Rights, and Accessibility legislation
- Demonstrated effective case management skills requiring active involvement and advanced strategies for managing complex cases
- Attention to detail, excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
- Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
- Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
- Short and long term disability programs
- Competitive retirement plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
- Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
- Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer EVRAZ North America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
EVRAZ North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@evrazna.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!
About EVRAZ North America
EVRAZ North America manufactures steel. We also manufacture excellence, drive success and build careers for our employees. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds and work together to solve problems, contribute ideas and develop leading-edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business.
SOLID VALUES Our core values influence our interactions with each other and how we conduct business. In addition to an overarching safety commitment, we strive to create value, take ownership of results, demonstrate a passion for improvement and enrichment through collaboration, and lead with humility.
COMMUNITY LEADER EVRAZ melts more than 2.5 million tons of recycled metal scrap each year to make steel products at our safe and efficient facilities. Through our Reading Sparks™ children’s literacy program, established in late 2012, we have donated more than 20,000 books, established Book Nooks in schools and community centers, and supported reading programs in over 45 elementary schools. We also fund scholarships and trades apprenticeships that help deserving students and support business and technical education in our communities.
ABOUT US At EVRAZ North America, we manufacture engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets at six production sites located in the USA (Portland, Oregon; Pueblo, Colorado) and Canada (Regina, Saskatchewan; Calgary, Camrose and Red Deer, Alberta). We are the largest North American producer by volume in the rail and large diameter pipe markets, and we hold leading positions in the Western Canada oil country tubular goods, small diameter pipe and West Coast plate markets.