General Motors

WSIB Claims Specialist

General Motors • $97K — $146K *
Oshawa, ON L1G 0A1In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of WSIB experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution
  • Proven ability to work independently and manage responsibilities
  • Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills
  • High integrity with proven management of confidential information
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly proficient in HR systems and software applications (e.g., Workday, Kronos, Excel)

Responsibilities

  • Lead onsite WSIB claim management activities, including investigations
  • Coordinate the Medical Accommodation Placement Process
  • Oversee WSIB administration and ensure compliance with regulations
  • Collaborate routinely with WSIB, Medical, Safety, Payroll, and HR/LR teams
  • Respond to WSIB inquiries regarding injury details and return-to-work matters
  • Coordinate return-to-work and accommodation plans with plant leadership and union representatives
  • Upload and maintain all WSIB documentation and records

Benefits

  • Paid time off includes vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental, and adoption leave
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits with a health care spending account and wellness incentive
  • Life insurance plans for employee and family coverage
  • Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan
  • GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for employees, family, and friends
Full Job Description
Job Description

Vacancy Status:
Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)

AI Disclosure:

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Onsite :
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa on a full-time basis.

WSIB Claims Specialist

Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for Onsite WSIB Claim Management at the Oshawa Assembly Plant.

As a member of GM's Safety Team, you will lead and coordinate assigned business functions in day-to-day WSIB activities and provide direction and leadership that aligns and supports our objectives, mission and culture. The main areas of focus for this position are: WSIB Administration and the Medical Accommodation Placement Process.

You will work strategically with functional business leaders in the plant to develop positive working relationships, build engagement with our Union partners, provide claim management oversight, and ensure compliance.

As a member of the Oshawa Assembly Safety Team, you will demonstrate behaviours that promote a strong inclusive workplace culture that attracts and motivates others while supporting our overall Safety and HR/LR strategic objectives.

Understand legal requirements at an execution-level related to the management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities
  • Lead onsite WSIB claim management activities including investigations
  • Coordinate the Medical Accommodation Placement Process
  • Oversee WSIB administration and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Routine collaboration with WSIB, Medical, Safety, Payroll, HR/LR
  • Respond to WSIB inquiries regarding injury details, payments, impairment levels, and return-to-work matters
  • Coordinate return-to-work and accommodation plans with plant leaders, medical, and union representatives
  • Upload and maintain all WSIB documentation and records
  • Maintain records in HRIS/Safety Systems; Workday, Kronos
  • Promote and maintain positive relationships with union partners
  • Provide guidance to leaders regarding employee accommodations and case management
  • Counsel plant leadership in the administration of collective agreements and workplace policies


Qualifications
  • 5+ years WSIB experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution
  • Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan
  • Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills
  • High integrity and proven ability to manage confidential information
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly proficient use of HR Systems and software applications (i.e. Workday, Kronos, Excel, etc.)


Competencies
  • Influencing without Authority, Managerial Courage, Action Oriented, Comfort around Higher Management, Problem Solving, and Dealing with Ambiguity

Education and/or Training
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
  • Previous WSIB administration experience (highly desired)
  • WSIA legislative knowledge
  • Accommodation management expertise
  • Return-to-work program administration
  • Form 7 adjudication and appeal support
  • Collective agreement interpretation related to accommodations
  • Data analytics and claim cost reduction initiatives


Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $97,800 to $146,600. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

Benefits:

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
  • Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
  • Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
  • Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
  • GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.


About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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