Bilingual Disability Case Manager

Manulife; Canada; Remote; CAD 51,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Bilingual Disability Case Manager to join their remote team, supporting plan members across Canada through their illness and recovery. The role emphasizes proactive case management, strong communication skills, and the ability to make impactful decisions in a fast-paced environment, ensuring clients receive the support they need for a successful reintegration into the workforce.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Mental health and wellness benefits

Life and AD&D insurance coverage

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off program

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and French required.
• Healthcare diploma or relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated caseload aligned with service level agreements.
• Assess claims based on medical, contractual and vocational barriers.
• Develop relationships with plan members and treatment providers.

Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Critical Thinking

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare

Job description

Join Manulife’s Canadian Disability and Group Life team as a Bilingual Disability Case Manager and experience the flexibility of a 100% remote position. In this vital role, you will support plan members across Canada, guiding them through their journey of illness, recovery, and return to work. Your responsibilities will include providing disability benefits and engaging in proactive case management with a focus on successful reintegration into the workforce. You will use your critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate contract terms and medical information, determine eligibility for disability payments, and optimally handle your daily tasks. Strong telephonic communication skills are essential as you connect with plan members and make impactful decisions.

Your education and experience will guide the hiring leader in figuring out the best fit for you within our teams, whether it's Absence Management Consultative Services (AMCS), Short-Term Disability (STD), or Long-Term Disability (LTD) claims.

Position Responsibilities :

Proactively handle a dedicated caseload in compliance with specific service level agreements and targeted turnaround times.

Actioning daily administrative tasks which include responding to emails and telephone calls in a timely manner.

Assessing claims based on contractual, medical, and vocational barriers.

Developing positive relationships through frequent collaboration with plan sponsors, plan members, treatment providers and internal partners (i.e., disability specialists, rehabilitation specialists and medical consultants) to drive cases to a successful return to work or job resolution ready.

Writing letters to communicate pertinent benefit related information based on analytical reasoning.

Demonstrating resiliency, emotional intelligence and compassion when listening and communicating with plan members including delivering difficult claims related decisions.

Qualifications :

Fully bilingual (French / English) : The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.

A post-secondary diploma, CEGEP (DEC or DEP) or bachelor’s degree in a healthcare program or equivalent work experience.

Confirmed ability to make meaningful decisions efficiently and optimally under tight deadlines.

Knowledge of disability management and / or group benefits is an asset.

A background in a health-related field is advantageous.

Comfortable and skilled in handling both incoming and outgoing calls.

Excellent organizational and prioritization skills are critical for handling diverse tasks.

When you join our team :

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see

LI-REMOTE

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife / John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife / John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact .

Referenced Salary Location

CAN, Quebec - Full Time Remote

Working Arrangement

Remote

Salary range is expected to be between

51,375.00 CAD - $85,625.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education / training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption / surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee / family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.