Job Description

Logistics

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Company, Department:

Nova Scotia Power - Health & Wellness

Location:

Halifax, NS

Type of Employment:

Regular, Full Time \xe2\x80\x93 Hybrid

Closing Date:

January 12, 2024

Reference umber:

2023 - 2231

The Opportunity

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging\xe2\x80\x94at work, and in our communities. Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

If working in an environment focused on innovation, safety and putting customers and community first inspires you, we want to hear from you.

We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Health & Wellness team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Manager, Health & Wellness, you will work together with the Health, Wellness & Safety team at NSPI and with the Emera Canadian Affiliates to design programs and provide direct employee support to remove barriers, provide rehabilitation and case management support, and help employees thrive in an inclusive workplace that supports their health and safety \xe2\x80\x93 both physical and psychological.

Key elements of this role include:

As Occupational Therapist, you will:

Consult on complex cases and provide case management support working as an integrated member of the Health & Wellness Case Management team.

Develop and monitor comprehensive return to work / stay at work plans and provide rehabilitation / vocational services to support employee\'s safe reintegration into the workplace following a leave or who require accommodation or workplace support.

Provide on-site interventions and on-the-job coaching to help employees to thrive at work within their safe working abilities and to reduce potential for injuries/ illnesses.

Communicate with employees, Managers, Health and Wellness Case Managers, treatment provider(s), medical consultants and external service providers to understand employee\xe2\x80\x99s individual needs and develop plans to support them at work or during a leave.

Work collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary project teams to develop or enhance programs designed to support Health & Wellness and Safety, including psychological health and safety.

Directly support critical incident response, integrating trauma-informed approaches.

Work with Safety Teams to refine proactive Health & Safety Programs designed to assess hazards (both physical and psychosocial) in the workplace and consult on the implementation of controls that enhance health & safety and prevent injuries / illnesses.

Provide expertise and consult on the revision of Job Safety Analyses, development of Safe Work Practices, revisions to Post Offer Employment Testing Program, and implementation of best practice approaches in Case Management.

These skills will make you successful:

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

A Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Occupational Therapy

Be a member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS)

Minimum 3-5 years of combined experience working in case management, as part of an occupational health team and/or demonstrated clinical experience assessing and supporting rehabilitation for clients with various health conditions.

Demonstrated knowledge in psychological health and safety, understanding of injury/illness prevention strategies, and experience providing direct mental health support to clients

Ability to be autonomous; working both independently and as part of the team

Previous experience working within occupational health, ideally supporting short term disability, long term disability, and WCB cases is an asset

Proficient working experience/understanding of policy and legislation in the areas of Human Rights, Privacy, Workers Compensation, Human Resources, and Occupational Health & Safety.

Experience in the development and implementation of Health & Safety programs and policies

Strong verbal and written communication

Proficiency with Microsoft suite products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

A valid NS Driver\xe2\x80\x99s license is required.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we\xe2\x80\x99ve listed above, please consider applying.

Learn more about our culture and values

At the Emera Group of Companies, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by January 12, 2024, and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of , and . We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the . The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.

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