WSIB Claims Specialist

Description

Vacancy Status: 
Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)

AI Disclosure:

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

WSIB Claims Specialist

Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for Onsite WSIB Claim Management at the Oshawa Assembly Plant.

As a member of GM's Safety Team, you will lead and coordinate assigned business functions in day-to-day WSIB activities and provide direction and leadership that aligns and supports our objectives, mission and culture. The main areas of focus for this position are: WSIB Administration and the Medical Accommodation Placement Process.

You will work strategically with functional business leaders in the plant to develop positive working relationships, build engagement with our Union partners, provide claim management oversight, and ensure compliance.

As a member of the Oshawa Assembly Safety Team, you will demonstrate behaviours that promote a strong inclusive workplace culture that attracts and motivates others while supporting our overall Safety and HR/LR strategic objectives.

Understand legal requirements at an execution-level related to the management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead onsite WSIB claim management activities including investigations

Coordinate the Medical Accommodation Placement Process

Oversee WSIB administration and ensure regulatory compliance

Routine collaboration with WSIB, Medical, Safety, Payroll, HR/LR

Respond to WSIB inquiries regarding injury details, payments, impairment levels, and return-to-work matters

Coordinate return-to-work and accommodation plans with plant leaders, medical, and union representatives

Upload and maintain all WSIB documentation and records

Maintain records in HRIS/Safety Systems; Workday, Kronos   

Promote and maintain positive relationships with union partners

Provide guidance to leaders regarding employee accommodations and case management

Counsel plant leadership in the administration of collective agreements and workplace policies

Qualifications

5+ years WSIB experience

Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution

Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan

Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills

High integrity and proven ability to manage confidential information

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly proficient use of HR Systems and software applications (i.e. Workday, Kronos, Excel, etc.)

Competencies

Influencing without Authority, Managerial Courage, Action Oriented, Comfort around Higher Management, Problem Solving, and Dealing with Ambiguity

Education and/or Training

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment

Previous WSIB administration experience (highly desired)

WSIA legislative knowledge

Accommodation management expertise

Return-to-work program administration

Form 7 adjudication and appeal support

Collective agreement interpretation related to accommodations

Data analytics and claim cost reduction initiatives

Compensation: 

The salary range for this role is $97,800 to $146,600. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

Benefits:

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.

Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.

Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.

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