Jessica Macmaster
About Jessica Macmaster
Jessica Macmaster serves as the Disability Manager at J.D. Irving, Limited in Saint John, New Brunswick, where she has worked since 2014. She specializes in facilitating workplace reintegration and promoting safe return-to-work practices for employees.
Work at J.D. Irving
Jessica Macmaster has held the position of Disability Manager at J.D. Irving, Limited since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that transitional work duties and temporary modified work opportunities are provided to employees when appropriate. Her work emphasizes early intervention principles to promote a safe and timely return to work for employees. She coordinates with various stakeholders, including insurers, treatment providers, and employees, to facilitate workplace reintegration.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Macmaster studied at the National Institute of Disability Management and Research, focusing on Management from 2014 to 2015. She also attended Dalhousie University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, she studied Management at Dalhousie University for a brief period in 2014. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing disability and promoting health in the workplace.
Background
Before her current role, Jessica Macmaster worked as a Beauty Advisor at Shoppers Drug Mart in Toronto, Ontario, from 2009 to 2013. This experience provided her with customer service skills and an understanding of retail operations. Her transition from retail to disability management reflects her commitment to supporting individuals in their return to work.
Professional Focus
Jessica Macmaster focuses on early intervention principles in her role as Disability Manager. She aims to promote a safe and timely return to work for employees who may be facing challenges due to disabilities. Her approach involves close coordination with multiple stakeholders, ensuring that the necessary support systems are in place for effective workplace reintegration.