The RTW Specialist leads case management to support successful return-to-work and stay-at-work outcomes through an employee-centered approach. By partnering with employees, managers, unions, HR/LR, Safety, and WCB, they develop and implement effective, customized plans that promote safe, sustainable recovery and reduce disability-related impacts.
This role actively manages absences, supports workplace participation, and addresses complex cases through collaboration, escalation, and WCB claim management, including objections and appeals. As part of the Health, Safety & Environment team, the Specialist also contributes to continuous improvement and evolving team priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree health-related discipline or diploma in health-related discipline with related experience preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the disability management field including the management of both physical and psychological disability claims.
- Strong knowledge of best practices in Disability Management and Return to Work / Stay at Work practices including early and safe return to work.
- Working knowledge of medical conditions, recovery guidelines, and resulting restrictions/impact on function.
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to make decisions, coach and build understanding and support in others, and resolve concerns related to sick benefit entitlement, and return to work
- Strong interpersonal/communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively; ability to articulate problem(s), need(s), request(s) clearly and succinctly to employees, health care practitioners, union officials, etc.
Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.
By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.
At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.
