Job Title: Appeals Resolution Officer
Organization: Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Apply directly here: https://www.wsib.ca/en/careers
Our priority is the health and wellness of employees and the people of Ontario. As such, this position may involve working from home for all or part of the duration of this position. The WSIB model mixes working from home, office and field. When it is safe to do so, this position may be asked to work in an office. |
About the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) We’re here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. For more information, visit wsib.ca. At the WSIB, you’ll have the opportunity to:
You’ll also receive a competitive salary and may be eligible to participate in our health and dental plan. |
Temporary opportunity up to 18 months in duration Recruiting Unilingual and Bilingual in the following WSIB office locations: Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Ottawa, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto and Windsor. Salary Grade: 215 About The Role As an Appeals Resolution Officer you would examine, hear and determine all matters delegated by the Board, and render the final decision of the Board by a hearing in writing, an oral hearing (in-person or through virtual channels), or alternate dispute resolution method. Matters to be addressed include objections to such issues as initial entitlement and corresponding benefits, recovery and impairment, occupational diseases, serious injuries and fatality entitlements, workplace party noncompliance or misrepresentation, the re-employment obligation, and revenue issues. On a Practical Level, You Would
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Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated. The WSIB is committed to being accessible and inclusive, and following barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disclosing conflicts of interest As public servants, employees at the WSIB have a responsibility to act in an ethical way at all times to create a respectful workplace and maintain public trust. Job applicants are required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where your private interests may impair or be perceived to impair the decisions you make in your official capacity. This may include: political activity, directorship, other outside employment and certain personal relationships (e.g. with current WSIB employees, customers and/or stakeholders). If you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and/or how to make a disclosure, please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre at talentacquisitioncentre@wsib.on.ca. Privacy information As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires that prospective candidates undergo a criminal records name check any time before or after they are hired. To apply for this position, please submit your application by May 19, 2022 |