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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Manager, Health, Wellness & Safety
Posted on October 29, 2024 by Employer details Shannex
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Job Number: J1024-1431 Job Title: Manager, Health, Wellness & Safety Job Category: Health, Wellness and Safety Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted: October 28, 2024 Closing Date: November 30, 2024 Work Location: Corporate Number of Positions: 1 Share Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Job Description If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work ? they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living?. We are searching for a Manager, Health, Wellness & Safety to join our Health, Wellness & Safety Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Meaningful Benefits You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include: Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan RRSP program (with employer matching) Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance Free onsite parking Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety About the Opportunity Supervises, directs, coaches and evaluates the work of the team, including recruitment and orientation for new team members Develops, assesses, monitors and adjusts the Working to Well program as it applies to all ill or injured employees to reduce claim volumes, mitigate lost time and promote employee wellness Identifies appropriate reports and statistics that demonstrate the frequency, nature and type of claims within the organization in order to effectively manage ? including those from internal reports, WCBs, EFAP, etc. Maintains close relationships with external partners including WCBNS, WSIB, WorkSafe NB, various clinicians, physicians, unions, and health providers Acts as a central resource on claim adjudication and the implementation of workplace accommodations (temporary, permanent) for the organization Provides oversight to ensure appropriate documentation and storage of private medical information, consistency in adjudication of medical leaves and information requests that are in keeping with human rights legislation and case law. Continuously tracks statistics and assesses trends related to injuries at work or illnesses outside of work and identify strategic opportunities for the organization to implement wellness programs to improve employee health to prevent claims and reduce duration of absences. Organizes, facilitates, and sustains the continued roll-out for the Working Minds training. Ensures appropriate number of trainers and sessions for both employees and managers. Develops and plans communications to promote vaccinations and establish a process for consultations and support to employees who have questions or concerns About You In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring: Bachelor of Nursing Degree, and Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing Alternatively, Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology); MSc (OT) degree; MSc (Physiotherapy) degree may be considered. Minimum of 8 years of Occupational Health Nursing and claims management (occupational and non-occupational) Minimum of 5 years leading and managing a team Certified Return to Work Coordinator (NID- LocationHalifax, NS
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- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2120688
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