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About the role

  • Case Manager managing WCB Alberta disability claims and recovery plans. Coordinating medical and re-employment services to help injured workers safely return to work.

Responsibilities

  • Build collaborative relationships with injured workers, employers, medical service providers, and others
  • Develop individualized recovery plans
  • Facilitate medical and re-employment services
  • Manage a caseload of complex disability claims within strict timelines and a high-volume environment
  • Review medical information, workplace details, legislation, and policy to determine compensability
  • Assess and make entitlement decisions for wage replacement benefits
  • Communicate benefit denial, conclusion, or adjustment decisions clearly and respectfully
  • Interpret medical reports and coordinate or authorize medical treatment
  • Evaluate functional abilities and return-to-work readiness
  • Develop detailed plans and facilitate re-employment services supporting safe, sustainable return to suitable work
  • Analyze information, identify gaps, and make evidence-based decisions aligned with the Workers’ Compensation Act and policies
  • Lead challenging conversations using de-escalation, empathy, and conflict resolution
  • Deliver high-level customer service and manage client expectations as an educator and negotiator
  • Uphold the values, principles, and regulations of the Workers’ Compensation Act

Requirements

  • A degree or diploma in Social Sciences, Kinesiology, Rehabilitation or Disability Management
  • Related education in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Commerce or an equivalent combination of related education and relevant experience may be considered
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in disability management, occupational health, vocational or medical rehabilitation
  • Experience handling complex disability claims, assessing medical documentation, determining entitlement to benefits, and developing and implementing return-to-work plans
  • Experience managing a high caseload of complex cases involving multi-party coordination, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and application of legislation and policy
  • Ability to manage high-pressure situations, emotionally difficult cases, and adversarial interactions while maintaining professionalism and clear judgment
  • Proficient computer knowledge and keyboard skills
  • Familiarity with medical terminology, functional assessments, and rehabilitation principles
  • Strong verbal and written communication and active listening skills
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Must undergo security clearance
  • Must be available to attend five months of training at the time of hire
  • Must work in-office as scheduled during hybrid training

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Hybrid work opportunities combining work from a physical office in Edmonton or Calgary and your primary home residence
  • Five months of training at the time of hire
  • Equal opportunity employment

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$83,441 - CA$100,174 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

HybridEdmontonCanada

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