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Assessment Lead

Competition Number 23 06 01

Employment Type Permanent

Position Status Bargaining (NAPE)

Location St. John's, NL

Closing Date July 27, 2023

Salary Scale $71,527 - $78,913 (551 Hay Points)

The opportunity

We are currently looking for an Assessment Lead to work as a key team member in our Assessment Services Department. You will be responsible for the employer registration process, including oversight of the employer registration and billing systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness of employer records and determining coverage requirements under the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act (the Act) in a fair and consistent manner.

You will be accountable for the provision of analytical expertise and operational support relating to the assessment function. The Assessment Services Department ensures employers are assessed and billed under the Act and that they comply with annual reporting requirements. As the functional lead of a team of Employer Services Advisors, this role helps to ensure that all tasks are performed effectively and efficiently and in a cost-effective manner, critical to maintaining the integrity of the WorkplaceNL injury fund.

More About The Role

Some additional responsibilities of the Assessment Lead include:

• Monitors the performance of Employer Services Advisors and reports to the Manager on departmental objectives and goals.
• Provides approval, information and functional direction to team of Employer Services Advisors.
• Provides explanations/interpretations of policy/procedure to external stakeholders, which may include the development and delivery of formal presentations or information sessions to a wide variety of WorkplaceNL stakeholders.
• Recommends, develops and maintains internal control procedures relating to assessment business processes.
• Provides guidance to employees and makes independent decisions on complex or exceptional matters (e.g., extension of coverage, employer reporting requirements, independent operator determinations, inter-jurisdictional trucking agreement, penalty provisions of the Act, registration issues, etc.).
• Identifies areas requiring training and assists in the development of training for the Assessment Services Department, provides on-the-job training or conducts other training as required, including with other internal departments.

Ideal Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act/Regulations, Policies and Procedures, and understanding of the concepts and principles of workers' compensation and how they apply in varying situations.
• Candidate should have at least three years' relevant experience in accounting/auditing field with experience in financial and statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative and independent judgment, in addition to having well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication, organizational and strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Bachelor of commerce degree with a concentration in accounting; supplemental professional accounting designation considered an asset.
• Formal training and a demonstrated ability to use various personal and mainframe computer systems and applications.

Experience And An Educational Equivalency May Be Considered.

An eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies within a period of six months from the date of this posting.

Why work with us

We offer a comprehensive rewards package that includes competitive compensation, group health, dental and vision benefits, as well as a generous paid leave program and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.

Our team members can also take advantage of flexible work arrangements, opportunities for training, growth and career advancement in a safe and welcoming environment.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. This position is located in our St. John's office, and while employees can apply to participate in a hybrid remote-work program, they must be available to work on-site each week.

To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter in one document (PDF format only) to [email protected], quoting the title and competition number in the subject line of your email.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

For more information, please visit www.workplacenl.ca