Job Description

OverviewIf you\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about making a difference to injured workers and want to take your experience making adjudicative decisions to the next level, then we\xe2\x80\x99d like to hear from you.As a long-term disability officer, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be responsible for managing and adjudicating claims involving functional award entitlement for partial and total disabilities. In this role, you\'ll be reviewing and assessing file information and evidence, determining the potential existence of loss of earnings, reassessing and adjusting established pensions as required and communicating pension award decision.This is a temporary role for 8 months.How you\xe2\x80\x99ll make a difference You\xe2\x80\x99ll ensure people with permanent work-related disabilities get the benefits they need.At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices based on the operational needs of the position.In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work primarily from home and occasionally in our Richmond, B.C., office.What you\'ll do

• Review claim files to determine permanent functional impairments
• Deny awards assessments, reassessments, or entitlement in the event of non-supporting evidence
• Implement the Appeal Boards\xe2\x80\x99 decisions
• Assess the disability award based on medical and related information, obtaining additional information if needed
• Determine appropriate payment terms, including advising clients of decisions reached with respect to their claim or commutation request

Is this a good fit for you?We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who can:

• Manage a complex, high-volume caseload
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, to a variety of groups and individuals
• Maintain respectful relationships with individuals involving sensitive issues
• Gather and weigh evidence, determine relevant facts, and make a timely decision within prescribed guidelines

Your background and experience

• An undergraduate degree and a minimum of two years, within the past five years of experience making adjudicative decisions or applying law and/or policy to make decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Important to knowBefore we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Confirm you\xe2\x80\x99re legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy is suspended effective January 9, 2023; however, we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.Who we areAt WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We\xe2\x80\x99re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.What\xe2\x80\x99s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?It\xe2\x80\x99s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.Learn more: Discover .Our benefitsAs a member of our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work \xe2\x80\x94 and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Extra 4% of your salary in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation from the day you start

Once you\xe2\x80\x99ve worked a certain number of hours (approximately 12 months), you\xe2\x80\x99ll switch to getting:

• Up to 4 weeks of vacation
• Extensive health care and dental benefits
• Sick leave and long-term disability coverage

Learn more: Find out .Salary: $41.56 hourlyWant to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email when you submit your application.

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