• Type of position : Permanent
• Geographic area : Quebec, Montreal (Region)

• Job field : Human resources
• Main duties :
  • *Other Human Resources Occupations
• Specializations : Public (Para-)

Officer, WSIB Specialist

If you have the ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic WSIB Specialist to liaise with WCBs (Workers’ Compensation Boards) and represent the Corporation before these Boards.

The successful candidate will:
• Represent Canada Post before WCBs through all levels of the adjudication, conciliation and appeals process to resolve disputes in a non-adversarial climate and in a cost-effective manner
• Make timely decisions to prevent, reduce and control workers’ compensation claims and administration costs
• Maintain an awareness of proposed legislation and provide input on new trends and developments or problems to influence changes to WCB policies, with a view to reducing costs and protecting corporate assets
• Monitor, assess and audit compensation claims for legitimacy, possible challenge, trends analysis and cost control
• Research and assess the budgetary and economic implications of WCB policies and programs and advise corporate management on corrective actions
• Researches and drafts correspondence, reports and other communication of Corporate OHS&E group or for senior management within the Division concerning all aspects of Workers’ Compensation issues within a strict time frame
• Maintains through training and continuing education an up to date level of competency al all IOD/WCB related matters

Qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree in laws, industrial relations or other related field
• Member of the Bar would be an asset
• 5 years experience in the management of workers’ compensation claims in a unionized environment including experience in making representations before administrative tribunals
• Experience in research of jurisprudence and writing legal correspondence, opinions and reports

To apply for this job, please visit our careers site at www.canadapost.ca/careers and search for Job ID J1009-0635 (application deadline: November 11, 2009).

Canada Post offers:
A total compensation package
• Competitive salary
• Annual incentive program
• Comprehensive individual and family benefits coverage
• Vacation and leave options
• Two retirement planning options: Group RSP or defined benefit pension plan

A strong community of employees
• Our employees drive innovation and ensure that our business continues to evolve to meet our customers' changing needs

The satisfaction of a job well done
• You'll be part of a winning team that touches the lives of millions

Careers that deliver:
Discover an exciting career with unlimited potential at Canada Post. Recognised as one of Canada’s Top 50 Corporate Citizens, the Most Iconic Brands and the most trusted public institutions, we offer one of the most dynamic workplaces in the country. As one of Canada’s 100 Top Employers for four years in a row (2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010), we’re committed to attracting, retaining and developing a winning team to realize our vision of becoming a world leader.

Canada Post is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that mirrors the Canadian labour force. As a result, candidates from the four Equity groups (women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities) are encouraged to self-identify.

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The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Important Messages
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Conditions of Employment
Reliability and Security: Various levels depending on position - minimum Enhanced Reliability Candidates must maintain a valid reliability/security clearance throughout the duration of employment.

For this selection process, we may find that email is the most efficient way to communicate with you. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to selection processes should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Also, please check your email everyday as we may be inviting you to attend an interview or write a test for this job and we will be expecting a quick reply from you. If you are not able to access your email for a period of time (i.e. Vacation) failure to respond will indicate to our recruiters that you are no longer interested in being considered for the job opportunity and therefore, you will be removed from the competition process.

The screening board cannot make assumptions about your education and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER/RESUME how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the qualifications. Failure to provide this information will result in your application being rejected.

Canada Post collects, processes, and delivers mail across the world's second-largest country (second in geographical size only to Russia).

Each working day, CPC and its affiliates deliver an average of 38 million pieces of mail, processed through 22 major plants and many other facilities, to over 13 million addresses in Canada, and forwards mail to virtually every country in the world.

Together with its affiliated companies, Canada Post ranks 44th among Canadian businesses in terms of revenue and is the 7th largest employer in Canada. Canada Post has commercial, operational, and financial links with over 200 postal administrations around the world.