Manager, Wellness and Ability Management

Seaspan is seeking a Manager, Wellness & Ability Management to lead occupational and non-occupational injury management, workers' compensation matters, injury prevention, and health promotion across all business units.

The Manager will develop and implement policies and programs that support employee recovery from injury and illness, including stay-at-work programs, return-to-work procedures, graduated return-to-work initiatives, and health-related accommodation requests. They will also take an active role in corporate wellness programs, ensuring best-in-class health and wellness practices.

• Coordinate with external providers, insurers, and regulatory bodies to ensure timely intervention, treatment plans, and compliance with occupational and non-occupational injury management.
• Develop and oversee mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and continuing care programs.
• Manage all health assessments and services across the organization.
• Handle an active caseload of ability management cases, ensuring modified work offers align with employee recovery and workplace safety.
• Provide expert injury management guidance to improve claims management, return-to-work outcomes, and employee satisfaction.
• Lead employee wellness initiatives, including policy development, communication strategies, and educational programs.
• Work with leadership to develop and implement strategic return-to-work and injury management programs.
• Advise and coach management on disability claims, active return-to-work programs, and workplace accommodations.
• Ensure all WorkSafeBC and corporate health & wellness guidelines are met and effectively implemented across operations.

This position is fully on-site at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, with the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule (two days per week) after the initial onboarding period.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced professional with a strong background in ability management, health promotion, and workplace wellness.

• Degree or diploma in Nursing, Kinesiology, Integrated Disability Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in ability management, health promotion, and clinic rehabilitation in an industrial environment.
• Experience in people and project management, including budget oversight and program development.
• Strong background in developing return-to-work strategies, disability claims management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to build relationships, coach management, and influence organizational health & wellness policies.
• Understanding of WorkSafeBC and regulatory requirements, with the ability to operationalize those standards.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a collaborative team.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Candidates should be aligned with Seaspan’s core values of Safety, Care, Efficiency, and Accountability, and be comfortable adapting to change in a fast-paced environment.

This role is based on-site at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, with flexibility to work a hybrid schedule (two days remote per week) after onboarding.

• Free employee parking at the office.
• A complimentary employee shuttle during peak hours, connecting to the Seabus terminal and bus loop in North Vancouver.

Please discuss your commuting plans with Swim Recruiting to ensure long-term feasibility.

Seaspan offers a highly competitive total compensation package, including:

• Salary range: $117,000 - $140,000, based on experience and internal equity.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Pension plan matching.
• Best-in-class health & wellness benefits, including:
• Unlimited physiotherapy.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Parental leave and medical leave coverage.
• Childcare benefit partnership.
• Wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships and registration fees.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Access to an on-site gym at Pemberton campus.
• Free shuttle service for employees using transit.

Final salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and internal benchmarking.

Swim Recruiting has been exclusively retained for this important search. We are conducting initial interviews on behalf of Seaspan and will present strong candidates to the hiring team.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out as soon as possible to discuss it further.