Join Acden Holdings and be a part of a legacy of excellence and strategic innovation.

Acden Holdings oversees critical functions such as business development (BD), maintenance, health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ), human resources (HR), bids and contracts, and finance with a sense of responsibility. Our team is responsible for strategic growth, maintaining facilities, upholding health, safety, environment, and quality standards, and managing human resources to support company goals and employee well-being through innovation, growth, and a commitment to serving our clients and community.

We promote success and sustainability, and our team is committed to delivering the best service and ensuring our clients meet the highest quality and safety standards.

Position Title: Disability Management Specialist

Role Type: Permanent/ Local Position (Non-Camp/Non-FIFO)

Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8-hour day shifts

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive wage.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Immediate enrollment in our group benefits plan, including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance.

• RRSP Contribution Matching Program: Start shaping your future with immediate enrollment of Acden's matching program.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program: We care about your well-being.

• Training and Development: Access our fund program to enhance your skills.

• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.

• Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.

• Work/Life Balance: Our flexible schedule allows you to maintain a healthy balance between work and life.

What I will be doing?

• Develop and maintain an atmosphere of trust and mutual support with employees and management.

• Assist employees in navigating Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB) insurance and corporate disability insurance program.

• Manage corporate WCB and non-occupational disability programs.

• Draft and deliver non-occupational leave approval letters.

• Coordinate with Payroll regarding employee premium payments and perform collections non-payment.

• Coordinate employee claims with WCB, corporate disability insurer, or equivalent parties.

• Actively manage all claims, review claims decisions, and initiate appeals as necessary.

• Provide regular updates to senior leadership, WCB, and external corporate benefits team.

• Review Physical Demands Analyses for various positions within Acden.

• Enlist service providers and community resources to prevent or reduce the severity of bodily injuries caused by external mechanisms due to work activities.

• Arrange appropriate medical, vocational, and work capacity assessments.

• Review all medical documentation and monitor return-to-work progress, maintain records and computer-based tracking for claim/case files and modified work program.

• Develop an effective return-to-work plan in consultation with the employer, employee and insurer.

• Deliver first aid training, and develop and deliver other training programs as required.

• Perform other duties as required to support HSE&Q and the Acden Leave Management team.

What does Acden need from me? 

• Minimum three year’s full time experience managing disability claims is required.

• A certificate or diploma in a related field (disability management, health science, OHS) is required.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting relevant legislation (Alberta OHS legislation, WCB Act and Policy) is required.

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract is required.

• Ability to successfully pass drug, alcohol, and hearing pre-employment testing is required.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends per operational requirement is required.

• Ability to demonstrate a personal commitment and positive attitude to the safety team.

• High degree of confidentiality, professionalism, accuracy, attention to detail, clear and precision in communication.

What are the "nice to haves"? 

• Certification and designation in related field (i.e., CRSP, CHSC, CDMP etc.) is preferred.

• Working knowledge of Alberta OH&S Act Regulation and Code is preferred.

Acden is 100% community-owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Acden’s success contributes directly to economic reconciliation and the independence of ACFN, helping to deliver strategic programs identified by the Nation that support health, housing, education, well-being, culture and language revitalization, job creation and sustainability.

We welcome and encourage applicants to voluntarily self-identify if they are members of a Canadian Indigenous Group. This information supports our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. If you are a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), we also invite you to specify your membership. Your disclosure will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

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