2025 EMERGING ISSUES

WorkSafeBC Series


PSEA is excited to partner with WorkSafeBC to bring you a series of informative workshops. These sessions are ideal for people leaders, HR/LR professionals, and disability management employees looking to better understand the WorkSafeBC claims process and employer responsibilities.

SESSION 1 – DESCRIPTION:

Dealing with an Occupational Injury or Illness, What You Need to Know

When an employee is injured or falls ill due to work, navigating the claims and return-to-work process can be complex. This interactive session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to manage claims effectively and fulfill your legal obligations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • An overview of the WorkSafeBC claims process
  • When and how to communicate with WorkSafeBC
  • Employer responsibilities under the Return-to-Work (RTW) obligations, including:
    • Duty to Cooperate and Duty to Maintain Employment
    • Best practices for supporting injured employees in a timely and fair return-to-work process

Format: Online

Date: October 6, 2025

Location: Zoom

Time: 10:00 am – noon PST

Cost: Included in PSEA Membership

Facilitator(s): Juanita Woodrow, Brittney McNabb

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SESSION 2 – DESCRIPTION:

Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (Offered on two separate dates for your convenience)

Psychological health and safety in the workplace are more important than ever. In this session, concepts on mental health such as psychological health and safety, and mental well-being will be explored. This session will include strategies on how organizations can create psychologically safe environments and the tools leaders can utilize to cultivate a psychologically healthy and safe workplace. Learn about how to reduce stigma and ensure that your workplace is equipped with mental health resources to support everyone.

Format: Online (Option 1)

Date: October 15, 2025

Location: Zoom

Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am PST

Cost: Included in PSEA Membership

Facilitator(s): Jennifer Irwin, Amenda Kumar

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Format: Online (Option 2)

Date: November 7, 2025

Location: Zoom

Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am PST

Cost: Included in PSEA Membership

Facilitator(s): Jennifer Irwin, Amenda Kumar

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Brittney McNabb

Brittney McNabb is a Recovery and Return-to-Work Specialist at WorkSafeBC. Prior to this, she spent more than 15 years working as a kinesiologist and clinical exercise physiologist in the private sector. In her current role, Brittney provides consultation and education services to a variety of stakeholders, assisting with injury management and supporting the return-to-work process.

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Juanita Woodrow

Juanita Woodrow is a Return-to-Work Specialist-Nurse at WorkSafeBC and a certified disability management professional. Juanita has worked in a variety of roles at WorkSafeBC for the last 27 years, including claims management. In her current role, Juanita provides consultation and education services to a variety of stakeholders, assisting with injury management and supporting the return-to-work process.

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Jennifer Irwin

Jennifer Irwin is a seasoned safety and mental health professional with over 17 years of experience across various industries, including mining, road construction, container terminals, and municipal government. Currently, she serves as an Industry Program Specialist at WorkSafeBC, focusing on mental health injury prevention in the workplace. Jennifer holds two diplomas and professional certifications, one in Occupational Health and Safety and another in Counseling, along with a certificate in Life Coaching. Her unique combination of expertise in both safety and mental health drives her passion for integrating mental wellness into the heart of occupational health and safety practices. She is deeply committed to fostering a mindset that values both safety and mental well-being from the start of the workday to its close. Jennifer firmly believes that we work to live—not the other way around—and is dedicated to ensuring that everyone goes home healthy and safe every day

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Amenda Kumar

Amenda Kumar has worked in the mental health field for over 15 years, working for both government and private organizations. She joined WorkSafeBC in 2014 and since then, she has worn several hats, including working as a Case Manager in Claims, Investigations Officer in Fatal and Series Injury Investigations, and currently as an Industry and Programs Specialist for Psychological Health and Safety in Prevention Programs and Services Department. Outside of WorkSafeBC, Amenda is involved in promoting mental health in her role as a registered clinical counsellor and registered social worker. Amenda has her Master of Social Work from UBC and is currently a member of the BC College of Social Workers. She also works closely with the BC First Responders’ Mental Health Committee in supporting first responder mental health.

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