Disability Management Consultant

Lead disability case management for the City of Victoria, applying rehabilitation expertise and return to work planning in a hybrid work from home arrangement.As an Abilities Management Consultant, you will support employee rehabilitation, health management, stay at work, and successful return to work. Reporting to the Manager of Health, Safety and Wellness, you will manage complex disability claims and collaborate with employees, leaders, human resources consultants, unions, practitioners, and insurers. The position also contributes to occupational health services, programs, education, and training.Key Responsibilities:
Manage occupational and non occupational disability claims, including complex casesCoordinate rehabilitation, stay at work, and return to work plansLead rehabilitation meetings and negotiate disability management agreementsMonitor plans, remove barriers, and recommend continuous program improvementsMaintain Ability Management Program statistics and case management recordsRequirements:
Post secondary education in disability management, human resources, or related fieldsMinimum five years progressive disability or claims management experienceRecent experience administering disability programs in unionized environmentsExpert knowledge of disability management principles, processes, and legislationStrong communication, analytical, organizational, and confidential information handling skillsBring disability management leadership, rehabilitation knowledge, and return to work expertise to the City of Victoria’s People and Culture team.
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