Salary: $ 53,906.49- $ 61,496.39 annually
This position can be located in Vancouver or Victoria, but no relocation allowance will be provided
The Workplace Health and Safety Branch works with ministry customers and clients to create effective Occupational Safety and Health Programs that facilitate the reduction of workplace injuries reduce claims costs and achieve compliance with the Workers Compensation Act, Regulations and other relevant legislation. All Branch Staff promote the value of health and safety at workplaces and assist them to build their programs to improve staff health, safety and productivity.
Under the direction of the Manager of Safety Advisory Services, you target specific occupations to reduce the frequency and severity of musculoskeletal injuries. In this vital position, you provide in depth job demands analysis, and return to work planning by providing training, education and support. A skilled analytical thinker, you complete statistical injury analysis to target injury reduction programs to both the worksite and at the job task level. With your excellent interpersonal skills, you develop preventative techniques for pain management, bio-mechanics, mental and emotional well-being, physical fitness and stress reduction. Results oriented, you assist with return to work planning by comparing functional capacity evaluation to job demands, creating accommodation where possible to ensure injured workers can return to work as early as possible.
In order for applicants to be considered for this position, their resume and cover letter must clearly demonstrate that they have the following:
University degree in Kinesiology, Physical Therapy or Occupation Therapy or combination of related education and experience
Preference may be given to individuals with membership in:
- The B.C. Association of Kinesiologists
- College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia; or
- College of Occupational Therapists of BC
One year of experience in disability case management or return to work planning and support including interpreting functional capacity evaluations
Experience completing complex Job Demands Analysis, including cognitive requirements
Experience coaching others in diverse organizational environments (i.e. individual behaviours; group and networks; formal and informal settings) to achieve results
Experience conveying complex concepts in ways easily understood by diverse audiences
For more information on this exciting career opportunity including how to apply by October 20th 2015, please visit: https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=29106