Jobs in Oakville, United States

Join Manulife’s Canadian Disability and Group Life team as a 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.

• Proactively handle a dedicated caseload in compliance with specific service level agreements and targeted turnaround times.
• Action daily administrative tasks which include responding to emails and telephone calls in a timely manner.
• Assess claims based on contractual, medical, and vocational barriers.
• Develop 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.
• Write letters to communicate pertinent benefit related information based on analytical reasoning.
• Demonstrate resiliency, emotional intelligence and compassion when listening and communicating with plan members including delivering difficult claims related decisions.

• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces 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.

• 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.

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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

CAN, Ontario - Full Time Remote

Remote

$50,700.00 CAD - $84,500.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com 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 recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.