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Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Membership Services Coordinator - Disability Management, the Advocate will: (a) represent HSA members in matters arising from worker’s compensation claims and serve as an internal resource to senior staff on issues related to worker’s compensation; and (b) represent HSA members and assist stewards with respect to issues arising from Long Term Disability claims and appeals.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage member cases involving Workers’ Compensation claims, prepare and present member appeals to the WCB
• Act as a resource to union staff colleagues on matters regarding WCB regulations and claims
• Liaise with counterparts in other unions, health care organizations and the WCB to keep informed of developments in the WCB field
• Represent members as necessary in Long Term Disability appeals, including requisitioning and interpreting medical reports, identifying and tendering relevant evidence, and preparing lengthy and comprehensive written submissions
• Act as a resource to union staff colleagues on matters regarding multiple LTD plans
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
• Candidates must have significant experience in WCB advocacy. Specifically, candidates must possess one of the following: o An undergraduate degree in a related discipline and a minimum of seven years’ recent experience in WCB advocacy; or o A law degree and a minimum of five years’ recent experience in WCB advocacy.
• Demonstrated experience in: o Collective agreement administration
o Conducting disability claims management and appeals
o Liaising effectively with various stakeholders
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of:
o Human rights legislation
o Privacy legislation o Relevant arbitral jurisprudence o Integrated disability management programs, and disability benefit programs o Government, community and other resources available to disabled employees
• Outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent listening skills and capacity for empathy
• Solid communication, organizational and conflict resolution skills in order to effectively drive positive case management outcomes
• Ability to handle high pressure workload, problem solve difficult cases, and negotiate potentially contentious situations • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management, prioritization and follow-up skills
• Commitment to trade union principles
• Possession of a valid BC Driver’s Licence and vehicle is required
• Ability to travel throughout province as required
Closing Date: Sunday, June 18, 2023 Please forward applications which includes a cover letter & resume by e-mail: To: Evelyn Tsang Human Resources Coordinator Health Sciences Association via e-mail at: Evelyn.Tsang@hsabc.org
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Membership Services Coordinator - Disability Management, the Advocate will: (a) represent HSA members in matters arising from worker’s compensation claims and serve as an internal resource to senior staff on issues related to worker’s compensation; and (b) represent HSA members and assist stewards with respect to issues arising from Long Term Disability claims and appeals.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage member cases involving Workers’ Compensation claims, prepare and present member appeals to the WCB
• Act as a resource to union staff colleagues on matters regarding WCB regulations and claims
• Liaise with counterparts in other unions, health care organizations and the WCB to keep informed of developments in the WCB field
• Represent members as necessary in Long Term Disability appeals, including requisitioning and interpreting medical reports, identifying and tendering relevant evidence, and preparing lengthy and comprehensive written submissions
• Act as a resource to union staff colleagues on matters regarding multiple LTD plans
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
• Candidates must have significant experience in WCB advocacy. Specifically, candidates must possess one of the following: o An undergraduate degree in a related discipline and a minimum of seven years’ recent experience in WCB advocacy; or o A law degree and a minimum of five years’ recent experience in WCB advocacy.
• Demonstrated experience in: o Collective agreement administration
o Conducting disability claims management and appeals
o Liaising effectively with various stakeholders
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of:
o Human rights legislation
o Privacy legislation o Relevant arbitral jurisprudence o Integrated disability management programs, and disability benefit programs o Government, community and other resources available to disabled employees
• Outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent listening skills and capacity for empathy
• Solid communication, organizational and conflict resolution skills in order to effectively drive positive case management outcomes
• Ability to handle high pressure workload, problem solve difficult cases, and negotiate potentially contentious situations • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management, prioritization and follow-up skills
• Commitment to trade union principles
• Possession of a valid BC Driver’s Licence and vehicle is required
• Ability to travel throughout province as required
Closing Date: Sunday, June 18, 2023 Please forward applications which includes a cover letter & resume by e-mail: To: Evelyn Tsang Human Resources Coordinator Health Sciences Association via e-mail at: Evelyn.Tsang@hsabc.org