About the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work. We also provide caring, compassionate support in the wake of workplace tragedy. Our employees describe the culture as Collaborative, Evolving, Service-Minded and Team-Focused.
About the Role
The Manager, Return to Work, assumes responsibility for leadership and management of return to work services for injured workers and employers in the public and private sectors of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Reporting to the Director – Return To Work, the Manager supports the vision and goals of the organization to improve RTW outcomes and achieve the strategic objectives.
The Manager is accountable for meeting service and performance goals related to Return to Work (RTW) by understanding customer needs while leading and inspiring their team to provide excellent service. The Manager leads WCBNS’s standard return to work practice and ensures the efficient and effective operations of the team which includes all aspects of human resource management related to selecting, developing, leading and managing the performance of the team. Specific accountabilities include leadership, service excellence, workplace safety and return to work culture, financial stability, decision making, responsibility for work of others, and communication and linkages.
Your Experience & Skills
- A University degree in Business, Social Sciences, Health discipline, or a related field.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a senior decision-making capacity; three (3) of which involved intensive experience in leadership/management capacity.
- Experience in building inter and cross departmental partnerships, negotiation, project management, strategic leadership, and leading teams are essential for this position.
- Completion of sector recognized professional programs in strategic leadership/management is an asset.
Perks of Joining Our Team
• Flexibility/Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• A passionate team and a supportive work environment
Application Details
Please use the Apply Now button to fill out your Candidate Profile and submit your application for the job opening. Job applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the close date of the posting.
Accommodation Request
WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with job candidates and employees to request reasonable accommodation in a confidential manner. To request accommodation, please contact the Human Resource team by email at recruitment@wcb.ns.ca. All information received will be kept confidential.
To learn more about the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, navigate to the About Us section of our website.