Wellness & Recovery Coordinator

We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

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In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

Reporting to the Wellness & Recovery Manager, you will be part of the Human Resources Department. the Wellness & Recovery Coordinator collaborates closely with the Wellness & Recovery team in support of early and safe return to work plans focused on employees’ abilities, minimizing the impact of disability to both the employee and the company. The Wellness & Recovery Coordinator helps to administer and coordinate all aspects of work-related accommodation activities such as return to work meetings with stakeholders, as well as communication with outside stakeholders to optimize the transition back full regular duties. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

• Serve as a role model in the areas of safety leadership and demonstrate a commitment to a safe work environment;
• Incorporate the H&S strategies into talent development programs to ensure consistent communication of our health and safety ambitions to all employees;
• Implement and provide ongoing follow up on all policies, procedures, and programs to ensure they are functioning effectively;
• Manage all activities related to the employee’s disability/workers’ compensation claim including the facilitation and timely submission of forms and communication to the various stakeholders;
• Actively monitor employees during their period of disability and facilitate the return to work process in accordance with applicable legislation and company policies and procedures;
• Collaborate with employees, managers, and outside stakeholders (including, but not limited to the WSIB and Canada Life) with respect to return to work and accommodation;
• Monitor and maintain workplace injury metrics, lost time, experience ratings, and related premiums;
• Liaise with Payroll to report absences, research discrepancies, and resolve employee record issues;
• Partner with the Health and Safety department and related stakeholders to actively promote a healthy and safe work environment;
• Share and maintain knowledge of related government legislation and regulations (Workplace Safety Insurance Board, Human Rights code, Infectious Disease, etc.), in terms of Return to Work programs, Workplace Accommodations and AODA;
• Work closely with the HR team to ensure the department functions in a well-coordinated and professional manner;
• Contribute to a dynamic work environment by identifying opportunities to improve processes and service delivery.

• Post-secondary education in a related field such as disability management, occupational health and safety, nursing, physiotherapy or occupational therapy;
• Minimum five years experience in Disability Management managing WSIB, STD, LTD and Rehabilitation claims;
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and the Human Rights Code;
• Solid knowledge of best practices in disability management and early and safe return to work;
• Self-starter, client-focused, results-oriented, and viewed as a trusted advisor, with an ability to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Solid experience with a broad range of HR processes, applicable legislative understanding;
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written;
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with excellent judgment and decision-making abilities;
• Ability to work in a highly confidential manner with all work-related contacts and exercise a high degree of tact and discretion;
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP and disability claims management software;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

• Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday at our Timmins Regional Office. Occasional visits to site may also be required.

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