Disability Case Manager

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Economic Development Corporation; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Security

Rewards and Recognition

Emphasis on Community

Job summary

Canada Life in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a Disability Case Manager to proactively manage disability claims by evaluating medical information and coordinating return-to-work plans. You will communicate with applicants, employers, physicians and lawyers to determine disability extent and drive outcomes with a client-focused approach.

The role requires strong communication, planning and decision-making skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in health and wellness, disability and life or health insurance, or injury claims.
• Strong interpersonal, listening and communication skills in a client-facing environment.
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management abilities.
• Solution-oriented with strong decision-making capabilities.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Tech-savvy and adaptable to new programs and systems.
• Bilingual French and English are an asset.
• Reliability Status security clearance is required before access to protected information.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage assigned disability claims (STD, LTD and Life Waiver) by evaluating medical information and job duties.
• Evaluate the extent of the disability through verbal and written communication with applicants, employers, physicians, lawyers and others.
• Use your critical thinking to make decisions based on the overall assessment of each claim.
• Implement return-to-work programs and coordinate with the employer.
• Coordinate health care coordination and rehabilitation programs to meet employability goals.

Skills

Disability/Health knowledge

Communication

Time management

Decision making

Teamwork/Independence

Tech proficiency

French/English bilingual

Security clearance

Job description

Disability Case Manager in Winnipeg, MB

In this fast-paced, results-driven environment, it is go time for you as you deliver client-focused disability solutions.

The Disability Case Manager is an integral member of a client service team proactively managing assigned disability claims by evaluating medical information and job duties, developing case management and return to employment plans during periods of disability.

What you will do

• Perform proactive management of assigned disability claims (STD, LTD and Life Waiver) by determining the length of disability through an evaluation of medical information and job duties.
• Evaluate the extent of the disability through effective verbal and written communication skills to conduct medical investigation by phone or in writing to the applicant, employer, physicians or medical service professionals, lawyers and respond to all inquiries.
• Use your critical thinking skills to make decisions based on the results of your overall assessment of each claim.
• Implement return-to-work programs and coordinate with the employer.
• Conduct health care coordination and rehabilitation programs to ensure they meet employability goals.

What you will bring

• Experience or training in one of the following fields: health and wellness, disability and life or health insurance, injury claims
• Strong interpersonal, listening and communication skills in a client-facing environment.
• Effective planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Solution-oriented and strong decision-making skills.
• Team player and with the ability to work independently.
• Tech savvy – adaptable and proficient with new programs/systems.
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.
• Reliability Status security clearance - this is a personnel security status that is required before an employee can gain access toProtected Binformation, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website.

The base salary for this position is between $60,000 - $89,900 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’reunited by a shared purpose: to improve the financial,physicaland mental well-beingof Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’relooking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers,communitiesand each other.Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annuallytowardseducation reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits,plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation andpersonal days,we support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis onCommunity:We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs),mentorshipprograms,socialclubsandevents.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Location

Winnipeg, MB, CA