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Introduction BCMEA represents approximately 49 waterfront employers and, by extension, the more than 9,400 people who work for them. BCMEAs customer-members are ship owners and agents, stevedores, container, bulk, break bulk and cruise ship terminal operators. We help optimize our members operations by providing our expertise in labour relations, safety & training, and recruitment of the waterfront workforce. Overview Reporting to the Senior Manager, Safety, the Senior Advisor, Industry Claims will lead strategic improvements across multiple employers and third-party claims contractors. The role requires deep technical knowledge of claims and vocational rehabilitation, combined with strong collaboration skills. We are seeking a proactive safety professional with proven experience in claims management and return-to-work (RTW) programs. This position is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at meeting deadlines, and brings a handson, solutionsoriented mindset to safety and claims initiatives. Responsibilities - Develop and maintain a consistent, industry-wide approach to claims management that promotes collaboration and alignment among employers and thirdparty contractors. - Identify and assess successful approaches to claims management within the industry and integrate them into standard operating procedures (SOPs). - Develop and maintain comprehensive SOPs for the usage of thirdparty experts to ensure all contractors operate in alignment with industry standards and expectations. - Maintain regular communication with terminal claims representatives as well as thirdparty contractors to stay informed about ongoing claims, particularly those that are complex or require special attention or appeal. - Provide oversight and strategic guidance for claims where the BCMEA acts as the injury employer, ensuring effective management and resolution. - Work collaboratively with contractors and employer representatives to strengthen and harmonize RTW programs across the industry. - Leverage best practices to promote early and safe return to work. - Explore and implement innovative approaches to providing meaningful modified work for injured workers, ensuring safe and efficient reintegration. - Oversee vocational rehabilitation initiatives across the industry, supporting workers in training for alternative or transitional roles where appropriate. - Lead the creation and maintenance of an industry-wide JDA database to support RTW planning and consistent claims practices. - Chair and lead a working group that meets regularly to review complex claims, evaluate RTW program effectiveness, and ensure vocational rehab options are being fully utilized. - Proactively jump in to assist with other industry safety initiatives and programs as they arise. - Act as a collaborative member of the greater safety team, contributing to overall safety strategy, program development, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization. Requirements - Strong background in claims management. - Demonstrated experience in safety management or as a safety generalist with the ability to integrate safety and claims practices. - Expertise in vocational rehabilitation and Return to Work (RTW) program design and implementation. - Ability to develop, document, and maintain effective standard operating procedures. - Strong understanding of Workers Compensation legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements. - Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced, deadlinedriven environment. - Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills. - Experience working in a unionized, federally regulated environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr