Bilingual Disability Case Manager

Sun Life Financial; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sun Life’s Group Disability team and make a meaningful impact on health and recovery. We seek a healthcare professional or business graduate to manage disability claims and support clients through their health journeys, utilizing clinical insight and data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

Comprehensive training program

Supportive, inclusive culture

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Frontline healthcare experience (nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, mental health support) required.
• Bilingualism (French, English) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage disability claims with a focus on timely resolution.
• Lead recovery planning and apply crisis intervention techniques.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Rehabilitation Techniques

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Start date: August 18th 2025

Location : Montreal (hybrid)

Make a Meaningful Impact on Health and Recovery

Are you a healthcare professional or business graduate with a passion for helping others navigate complex health journeys? Join Sun Life’s Group Disability team, where we support Canadians in their pursuit of better health and sustainable recovery.
We’re looking for empathetic, analytical, and strategic thinkers—especially those with frontline healthcare experience—who are ready to bring their expertise to a role that blends clinical insight, data-driven decision-making, and human connection.

What You’ll Do

• Assess and manage disability claims (short-term, long-term, and salary continuance) with a focus on timely and fair resolution.
• Lead recovery planning by identifying medical and non-medical factors, functional capabilities, and return-to-work readiness.
• Apply crisis intervention and rehabilitation techniques to support clients through challenging health transitions.
• Use data and analytics to inform decisions and identify trends in recovery and return-to-work outcomes.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients, employers, and healthcare providers.
• Communicate with empathy and clarity, guiding clients through their absence and return-to-work journey.

What Sets You Apart

• Frontline healthcare experience (e.g., nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, mental health support)
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Kinesiology or Business
• Demonstrated strength in these key skills:
  - Emotional Intelligence
  - Crisis Intervention
  - Case Management
  - Rehabilitation Techniques
  - Analytical Skills
  - Critical Thinking

What You Need to Succeed

• Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required to answer calls from English and French speaking clients across Canada and worldwide.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced, emotionally complex situations
• Comfort with digital tools and multiple platforms
• A collaborative, team-first mindset

Why Join Us?

• A comprehensive training program and continuous learning opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness programs
• Opportunities for career growth and internal mobility
• A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

Curious about the role?

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When a new position becomes available which matches your background and experience, the base pay range will be disclosed and correspond to the opportunity Sun Life will consider you for.

In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to [e-mail] .

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Category:

Claims - Life & Disability

Posting End Date:

12/06/2025