Bilingual Disability Case Manager

Manulife; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Bilingual Disability Case Manager to guide Canadian plan members through their journey of illness and recovery. In this 100% remote role, you will assess claims, provide disability benefits, and demonstrate strong telephonic communication skills. This position requires bilingual proficiency and critical thinking abilities, with a supportive and flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Incentive compensation programs

Qualifications

• Fully bilingual (French/English) to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.
• Confirmed ability to make meaningful decisions efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of disability management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Proactively handle a dedicated caseload and comply with service level agreements.
• Assess claims based on contractual, medical, and vocational barriers.
• Develop positive relationships with plan sponsors and treatment providers.

Skills

Telephonic communication skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual communication (French/English)

Education

Post-secondary diploma or bachelor's degree in healthcare program

Job description

Overview

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 help our hiring team in identifying the role that best aligns with our needs, whether in 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.

What You’ll Experience with Manulife

• 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.

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 our website.

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 [e-mail].

Salary and Location

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. 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.