90SPONSOR CONTENTBC’S TOP EMPLOYERS (2025)WorkSafeBC invests in its employees’ long-term successWhen newly hiredcase managerGurj Sarohiafirst enteredthe Richmondheadquarters of WorkSafeBC,he was immediately struck by theatmosphere of professionalism.“I had been in good workenvironments before but this feltlike a step up for sure,” he recalls.“I was quite impressed.”Even more impressive was thecomprehensive months-longtraining Sarohia received, followedby several months of mentorship.That training has been integralto Sarohia’s ability to managethe claims of injured workers forB.C.’s occupational health andsafety agency – injuries that cansometimes alter the course of alife.“I’ve never worked for anorganization where the trainingwas as extensive and thoroughas it needed to be for such achallenging role,” he says. “It wasa pretty amazing experience.”Case managers have an important role. They ensure workersand employers stay connected ina worker's recovery and return towork, understand and help navigate the intricacies of legislation,work with medical advisors, andmanage entitlements to wage lossand health care.Having a mentor as a soundingboard was key to Sarohia feelingequipped to navigate challengingconversations or circumstancesonce it came time to put histraining into practice.“You’re helping injured workersthrough what can be a verydifficult time in their lives – quiteoften these are life-changingevents,” he explains. “Health andfinances are always top of mind,so when you’re dealing with thesecircumstances, a lot of challengescan come to the surface.”Being properly equipped for thejob is one piece of the bigger picture for success at WorkSafeBC,which also strives to proactivelysupport employees’ health andwellness.“We are highly attuned to thefact that we are both a regulatorof workplace health and safety forthe province, as well as an employer,” says Shelby Larson, director ofcase management services.It was a pretty amazingexperience for me. I’venever worked for anorganization where thetraining was as extensiveand thorough as itneeded to be for such achallenging role.— Gurj SarohiaCase Manager Gurj Sarohia, case manager, at WorkSafeBC.“Our team members are doingcomplex work, and our job asleaders is to prepare them for that,with the right tools, education andtraining to support their resiliencyand success.”Resources include peer support,education on psychologicalhealth and safety, and fitnessclasses, wellness and mindfulnessworkshops. Health and well-beingisn’t one-size-fits-all, says Larson.“People can put up their hand andsay they need something differentfor support, and we can pivot.”Larson, whose 30-year careerat WorkSafeBC started with asummer job, has seen the sameflexibility when it comes to careeropportunities.“I always threw my name intothe hat for different roles andwould receive support from mysupervisors,” she says. “There’s so
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