• Secteur d'activité : Service/Distribution
• Type d'emploi : Permanent - Temps plein
• Ville : Montréal

SUMMARY :

Reporting to the Manager, Health and Safety, the Advisor will be responsible for the administrative follow-up of workers' compensation and occupational disease claims for all employees in Canada.

The Health and Safety Advisor will play a key role in governance, compliance, accident prevention and implementation of best practices in health, safety and well-being.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Claims management, compensation and welfare

• Act as communication contact for claims management in collaboration with service provider.
• Collaborate with People & Culture business partners and managers to ensure a safe and timely return to work.
• Ensure compliance with incident reporting and return to work policies.
• Review commission transactions and statements, ensure payment.
• Initiate projects to develop wellness programs in collaboration with global compensation teams.
• Management system, reporting and communications.

Develop, maintain and communicate policies and programs

• Participate in the development of specific content related to prevention programs.
• Develop tools, organize training, communications, campaigns and awareness initiatives.
• Respond to customer requests, provide required documentation on procedures, policies, proof of compliance and insurance.
• Responsible for health and safety indicator reports including collection, analysis and recommendations for action.
• Maintain records of training, audits and performance.

Operations

• Work with the Health, Safety and Wellness team to identify the needs of the OHS prevention plan and program.
• Support the Senior Health and Safety Advisor - Field Operations and assume his/her replacement in case of absence.
• Identify training requirements for professional profiles and select suppliers.
• Participate in the induction review for new employees.
• Maintain PPE catalog and participate in improving employee work experience: select and test PPE and tools.
• Assume all tasks and responsibilities inherent to the position or that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• University degree with specialization in an appropriate discipline (Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Relations) or any other combination of relevant training and experience;
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in accident prevention and claims management at national level.
• Experience in an OHS consulting role
• Knowledge of Quebec and Canadian OHS legislation
• Knowledge of the CNESST retrospective plan          
• Experience working in a retail or manufacturing sector (an asset)
• Bilingualism (French/English)
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office): Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Autonomous, proactive; sense of initiative and responsibility.
• Effective communication, sense of priorities and ownership.          
• Demonstrated leadership, team spirit and positive attitude.         
• Ability to apply rules, make recommendations and decisions.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a vehicle.