Associate Manager leading Manulife’s CAF LTD disability claims team supporting medically released Canadian Armed Forces veterans. Managing case operations, complex claims guidance, staff development, and service outcomes.
Responsibilities
Monitor workflow management, conduct performance management, and hire staff
Ensure effective disability management practices are used appropriately
Provide technical support and guidance on complex claims issues
Conduct quality reviews and identify strengths and opportunities for continuous improvement
Provide leadership, encouragement, mentoring, and technical support to case managers
Help clients and the operation achieve positive outcomes and solutions
Develop and maintain relationships with plan members, case managers, and internal and external stakeholders
Use collaborative problem resolution approaches
Drive business and service outcomes
Manage an LTD team supporting veterans medically released from the Canadian Armed Forces
Support effective LTD management practices and procedures on the CAF LTD plan
Requirements
Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory experience
Strong technical knowledge of Group Disability adjudication, insurance products and case management practices
Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience in technical training and development of staff
Exceptionally strong leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, results oriented, multiple team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Results oriented with strong decision-making ability
Knowledge of Manulife LTD case management processes
Knowledge of CAF LTD specific claims management considered an asset
Knowledge of medical terminology, treatment and/or physical/mental functional ability assessment
Experience establishing and fostering healthy client relationships
Experience in coaching, mentoring, technical training, and/or developing people an asset
3-4 years experience managing health recovery absences
Excellent interpersonal, motivational, influencing, negotiation and relationship-building skills
Ability to prioritize and work effectively under deadlines, balancing published service times with appropriate customer focus
Superior analytical and decision-making ability
Flexibility to handle multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to achieve results
PC skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Completion of some related insurance industry courses would be an asset
Previous Group Disability Claims experience an asset
Completion of post-secondary education in health sciences field helpful/asset
Benefits
Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mental health benefits
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans, including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
Financial education and counseling resources
Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
Statutory leaves of absence
Reasonable accommodation during the application process
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