The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut has exclusive jurisdiction in all matters affecting compensation for workers injured on the job, and is responsible to administer occupational health and safety legislation for all workers and employers within the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. In partnership with stakeholders, we ensure workplace safety, and care for workers.
The Case Manager reports to the Supervisor, Case Management, Claims Services in Iqaluit and is responsible for ongoing entitlement, adjudication decisions, and vocational rehabilitation for all complex and long-term claims. To expedite an early and safe return to work this position interacts with injured workers, workers’ representatives, health professionals, employers, families and other relevant parties.
The Case Manager assesses the impact of the injury on the client’s life, develops, and facilitates a vocational plan to assist the worker to return to gainful employment. This often requires the management of professional rehabilitation service providers. This position also recommends referrals to the Pensions Specialists when they determine that the worker has a permanent disability.
We are looking for a flexible and innovative individual who has good research, communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, analytical, evaluative and investigative skills. The successful applicant must have strong interpersonal and leadership skills that facilitate active participation as a contributing member of a cross-functional team.
We require a Bachelor degree in Social Sciences with 4 years case management experience, working with clients in a related environment. We consider equivalent combinations of education and experience on a case-by-case basis.
The salary ranges from $46.85 to $55.93 hourly (approx. $91,357.50 to $109,063.50 annually), plus an annual Northern Allowance of $17,827.
A satisfactory criminal records check is required for this position.
Closing Date: February 22, 2016
If this sounds like a good fit for you, please forward your resume quoting competition to:
Email: careers@wscc.nt.ca
You must clearly identify your eligibility to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
The WSCC is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and require support or accommodation during the hiring process, we encourage you to identify your needs when we contact you for an interview.
We may use this competition to fill similar vacancies that become available over the next six months.
The ability to communicate in an official language of the Northwest Territories, in addition to English, is an asset.