Job Description

With over 50 years in the Transportation industry, Midland Transport has grown into a dynamic company throughout Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario and the northeastern United States. This continued growth and success has been driven by our professional and dedicated team of 1900 employees, drivers and owner operators as well as our Company Values that drives our Superior Quality Service.The OpportunityWe are looking for Return-to-Work (RTW) Specialist to be based out of our head office in Dieppe, NB. In this role the incumbent will be the primary company liaison for employees on medical leave and provides a centralized, strategic focus to reduce lost time incidents and pays paid for employees on leave.Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma with a specialty focus in one of the following:

• Disability Management
• Health Sciences (nursing, physiotherapy, kinesiology, occupational therapy)
• Social Work/Sociology
• Vocational Rehabilitation

• 2 to 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in return to work, disability management, vocational rehabilitation or related experience
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational, communication and time management skills
• Ability to multitask while remaining flexible and managing shifting priorities
• Professional demeanor and confidentiality are a must
• Excellent computer skills and proficient knowledge of MS Office
• Bilingualism is required (French & English)

Key Responsibilities:

• Enables an efficient liaison between employees on leave and Irving Health Services Disability Managers. Completes employer documentation such as employer statements (STD, WCB), payroll information, functional job descriptions, etc. to reduce processing delays of claims
• Enables a safe and early return to work process including ensuring accommodations, completing return to work plans and progress reports, updating provincial and state WCB boards, and maintaining status reports
• Reviews departments and terminals return to work programs and works collaboratively to improve results such as reduction in lost time incidents and days paid
• Works with Canadian and American worker\'s compensation boards, including providing documentation, return to work progress reports, and payroll requests
• Develops, maintains and modifies any leave practices for occupational and non-occupational illness and injury (e.g. sick, WCB, STD, LTD, FMLA, etc.)
• Supports the ergonomic assessment processes such as requesting assessments, procuring equipment, and reducing ergonomic related injuries

What we offer:

• A dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment
• Free parking, on site fitness Center, cafeteria
• A competitive compensation and benefits that commensurate with the role with a full benefits package including health, drug and dental, life and disability insurance, as well as Group RSP with matching contributions
• Free access to Medicalux Clinic providing Nurse Practitioner services to you and your immediate family.
• Employee discount programs which include reimbursement for gym memberships, preferential rates for Personal Insurance, Cell phones, Hotel and car rentals
• Free access to over 4000 Skillsoft on demand e learning courses as part of our commitment to learning and development.

To Apply for this Career OpportunityPlease apply online.We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.To learn more about our products and services, click .#Midland is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees. Applications from people with disabilities are welcome and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. For more information on disability accommodations during the hiring process please contact .Additional Information

• Posting Date: Aug 22, 2024

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