City : Surrey, British Columbia, CA, V3T 0K7

Category : See posting

Industry : Financial Services

Employer : Coast Capital

Location(s): Help Headquarters, Admin - Douglas St, Admin - Toronto, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria 

Job Type: Full Time 

myWork Options: In-person, Hybrid

Starting Salary Range: $80,800-$103,000

Background Screening Requirement: 

• Enhanced Criminal Record Check
• Credit Check 
• Identity Verification 
• Education Verification
• References

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Job Purpose

As an OHS, Disability, and Accessibility Specialist, you will ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment for employees by identifying, assessing, and mitigating workplace hazards and risks. You will develop and implement workplace safety programs and practices that promote a healthy and safe workplace aligned to regulatory requirements. You will support end-to-end disability case management, working closely with managers, employees and insurance providers. Your work to remove accessibility barriers and implement best practices around accessibility and accommodations and will foster an environment where all employees can thrive.

Accountabilities

• Develop, implement and uphold workplace OHS policies and practices to meet federal and provincial regulatory requirements and recommend actions to improve the health and safety of our workplace.
• Coordinate with workplace committees and cross-functional teams to embed OHS standards into everyday workflows to ensure a safer working environment for all.
• Conduct thorough analysis of workplace and job hazards, and assess potential risks linked to specific job tasks and workplace locations. Establish and implement measures to mitigate identified risks.
• Maintain accessibility and accommodation standards on behalf of Human Resources, ensuring our practices meet or exceed established accessibility action plans and commitments.
• Provide guidance to managers and HR peers in assessing and determining appropriate accommodations solutions for individual requests. Coordinate with external partners and health care professionals as required to find suitable solutions for employees to thrive.
• Assess and manage disability claims and leave requests in collaboration with HR Business Partners, managers, and insurance providers to support employees on disability. Develop optimized return-to-work plans that balance employee and operational needs, ensuring clear communication among all parties.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify trends and implement corrective actions across OHS, disability and accessibility programs. Advise management on mitigation strategies and keep risk management plans current with changing workplace needs and legislation.
• Guide and coach leaders and employees in disability management, accommodation and accessibility best practices.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
• Disability Management or Accessibility Certification, or equivalent
• 3-5 years managing workplace safety programs, disability claim management, or accessibility program development
• Proficiency in developing customized return-to-work programs
• Knowledge of procuring and implementing accessible technology and equipment
• Knowledge with training staff on OHS and accessibility best practices
• Experience in crafting and updating OHS policies with inclusion considerations
• History of effectively managing and resolving complex disability cases
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective ergonomic and accessibility solutions
• Expertise in federal and provincial OHS, Accessibility and WorkSafe standards

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Coast Capital

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Coast Capital, we believe everyone has potential. We are committed to building better, brighter, more inclusive futures for everyone – including our employees. We see the potential in our employees to achieve amazing things and want to invest in your future. If you’re excited about this career opportunity and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification in this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Coast Capital.

At Coast Capital, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and women. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise benefit of our employees, our members, and our community.

We strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our candidates with different abilities. If you require any accommodations, please contact accessibility@coastcapitalsavings.com or call 778-391-5836. We will work with you to meet your needs.