Health Resource Specialist

Recruitment Details

Health Resource Specialist

Department: Winnipeg Transit

Designated Work Location: 421 Osborne Street On-site

Position Type: Permanent full time

Salary: $80,730.01 - $110,026.72 annually

Posting No: 125626

Closing Date: March 12, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Manager of Human Resources, the Health Resource Specialist is responsible for managing the Return to Work Program including the oversight and delivery of proactive case management services for employees requiring accommodation in the workplace due to disability and/or occupational injuries.

The Health Resource Specialist is responsible for providing high quality case management services and coordinating the return to work process of the department’s injured and disabled employees in accordance with the City of Winnipeg Return to Work Administrative Standard and best practices in the field of disability management services. The Health Resource Specialist will work closely with the employee and the stakeholders in the process, including but not limited to: Occupational Health Services, Employee Benefits Program, Workers Compensation Board Coordinator, union representatives, and leaders to identify the options to facilitate the earliest possible return of employees requiring accommodation to productive employment.

As The Return To Work Coordinator, You Will

1. Establish and oversee a supportive and effective Return to Work (RTW) Program for employees who are injured or disabled.
2. Develop return to work plans that determine the direction, action and support services to injured/disabled employees who require accommodation under the City of Winnipeg's Reasonable Accommodation and Return to Work Administrative Standards.
3. Manage the workers compensation claims and return to work processes for employees who incur an occupational injury.
4. Oversee the implementation of the City of Winnipeg's Attendance Management Program.
5. Provide assistance and support on departmental wellness initiatives and other preventative programs.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

1. University degree in human services (Psychology, Social Work, or Commerce) or health related field (Occupational Therapy, Nursing). An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.
2. Completion of Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP) and Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CCRC) would be an asset.
3. Two years prior experience coordinating and facilitating a Return to Work/disability case management program.
4. Experience with the core concepts in disability management and return to work planning.
5. Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
6. Ability to facilitate, consult, mediate and work with employees at all levels, Unions, Associations, and external service providers.
7. Ability to plan, lead, control, and monitor return to work activities and to facilitate complex return to work situations effectively.
8. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
9. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
10. Ability to exercise discretion and tact when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
11. Knowledge of community-based rehabilitative resources/services.
12. Ability to interpret and apply WCB Legislation; Human Rights Legislation; safety regulations, work practices, and applicable Collective Agreements.
13. Ability to thoroughly and accurately document information, and skilled at using technology.

Conditions Of Employment

1. The successful application must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
2. A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense when requested.
3. Must hold and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license.

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

1. Current cover letter (Required).
2. Current resume (Required).
3. Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
4. Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.

Notes

Online applications can be submitted in Peoplesoft through the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service homepage.

Hours of Work: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

*Flexible work arrangements may be available under Administrative Standard AS-1-018-Flexible Workplace.

Employee Group: Out of Scope

Contact Person: Jett Miller, Manager of Human Resources

Phone No.: 204-806-6491

Position Reports To: Manager of Human Resources

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.