Description
**This is a temporary position starting in May and ending in August, 2025.**
SUMMARY:
Responsible for daily administration of all Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Claims (WSIB), including the data entering of all preliminary information regarding employee accidents into the Parklane system and responding to inquiries about claims. Represents the Company's interests through written correspondence to WSIB and gathers information regarding objections to claims.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Open and distribute the department mail.
- Contacts WSIB to obtain claim numbers and decisions.
- Ensures all department filing is updated.
- Reviews accident investigations, ensures all necessary information is current, follows-up with the store to obtain necessary information.
- Ensures all required forms are completed in a timely manner and sent to WSIB.
- Contacts the worker to set up immediate modified Return to Work programs.
- Prepares correspondence to WSIB regarding worker's objection to immediate accommodation.
- Writes letters to WSIB regarding objection or request for Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF).
- Respond to claims inquiries from all levels including store management, injured workers, HR staff and WSIB staff.
- Completes WSIB requested employer reports.
- Maintains contact with WSIB regarding letters of objection.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College study (2 years) in a relevant field
- Strong communication skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
- General H.R. knowledge, especially Workers Compensation and WSIB legislation
The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives. METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team. We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you. Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected. We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.
