Senior Manager Health and Rehabilitation
Band 3

About the BCLDB:

At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of ‘Service. Relationships. Results.’ is all about providing a valued service, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province.

The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis within the province, as well as the household retail brands of BC Liquor Stores and BC Cannabis Stores.

We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have hundreds of career opportunities spanning our entire wholesale, retail and corporate operations – from supply chain logistics to high-tech solutions, and everything in between. The LDB has been named one of BC’s Top Employers 14 times over for offering exceptional places to work, flexible work hours and earned days off, extended health and dental benefits, maternity and parental leave top-up payments, a pension program, in-house professional and leadership development, and subsidies for professional accreditation.

In Human Resources (HR), we support a large, distributed organization with a range of services from our Talent & Compensation, Organizational Development & Change, Employee Relations and Investigations, and Occupational Health and Safety teams. You’ll get the opportunity to flex your skills in supporting retail, warehouse, and corporate office environments with a unionized employee base. In HR, we know that ensuring employees feel valued and respected and providing opportunities for learning and development is how our business is able to drive efficiencies and profitability.

About this role:

The Senior Manager, Health & Rehabilitation reports to the Director, Employee Health & Safety and applies an understanding of LDB operations and comprehensive knowledge of PSA policies and collective and component agreements to manage the provision of services within related to employee health, including attendance management, disability case management, and medical accommodations. This position is also responsible for the direction of a team of Disability Case Management Advisors, Claims Coordinators, and a Kinesiologist.

The Senior Manager, Health & Rehabilitation is responsible for providing advice and guidance to senior leadership that promotes and fosters support for ill and injured employees returning to work. This role is also responsible for driving initiatives and programs to increase efficiencies and enhance the programs and services related to disability management, which includes attendance management, health, and rehabilitation programs. This position participates in strategic program development, design, and administration that reduces sick time through return-to-work initiatives that focus on early intervention.

A criminal record check is required.

Special requirements and working conditions include the ability to travel overnight within the Province of British Columbia.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

Degree or diploma in disability management or related program with a minimum of three (3) years’ recent, related experience* in disability management.

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, i.e., a minimum of five (5) years of recent, related experience* in disability management.

• Recent and related experience must have occurred in the last eight (8) years and must include the following:

• Experience with complex case management that focuses on early intervention and return to work planning.
• Extensive experience in leadership and building high performing teams.
• Interpreting and applying legislation, policy, and contract or collective agreement language.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Working in a unionized environment.
• Conducting reviews and/or appeals for third-party interventions.
• Experience in disability management program development and implementation.
• Experience in the management of Attendance Programs and reducing sick time.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Kriti Verma, HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation 604-252-8578.

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.