Apply By: Monday, June 26, 2017 11:59 pm EDT
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Organization:
Ministry of Labour
Division:
Office of the Worker Adviser
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
2 Temporary (up to 12 months with possibility of extension)
Job code:
10572 - Workers' Compensation Adviser2
Salary:
$1,454.56 - $1,812.89 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Discover the rewards of making a difference by joining our caring, dedicated, and professional team! The Office of the Worker Adviser seeks 2 individuals to represent workers on disputed Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims.
About the job
As part of this professional team, you will:
• work on files from early resolution up to and including Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) appeals and hearings
• give advice and educate workers and worker organizations
• co-ordinate multiple cases using a case management system
• investigate circumstances of claim by obtaining and analyzing relevant information and conducting interviews
• advise and direct injured workers, survivors, their families and community partners regarding issues and evidence required for a successful resolution
• advocate and present cases on behalf of clients at all appeal levels
• prepare clients and witnesses for hearings or appeals
• make written or oral presentations to Appeals Resolution Officers and WSIAT panels
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You are licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada and entitled to provide legal services in Ontario OR you are currently employed with the Office of the Worker Adviser (OWA) or the Office of the Employer Adviser (OEA) and covered by the exemptions for the stated offices, as determined by the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Technical Knowledge
• you have demonstrated knowledge of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and related legislation
• you have knowledge of alternative dispute resolution and negotiation techniques to make successful arguments and promote early resolution
• you have knowledge of medical and legal terminology as it relates to workplace insurance matters
Research, Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• you have knowledge of research, analysis and evaluation techniques
• you can probe in interviews, gather and assess case information and develop case strategies and arguments
Team Work, Leadership and Relationship Management Skills
• you are able to provide input in other cases and develop improved procedures
• you have leadership, relationship management, client service, and problem solving skills to ensure quality service and bring about successful conclusions to cases
• you are able to quickly establish working relationships and client confidence
Communication, Relationship Management and Customer Service Skills:
• you have oral communication skills to provide advice and information, interview witnesses (questioning, cross-questioning) and present evidence and arguments at hearings
• you have written communication skills to obtain complex information from experts and create effective submissions to adjudicators
• you have relationship management skills to establish client trust and confidence and work effectively in a team environment
• you have an understanding of the client/consultant relationship with a respect for confidentiality
Case Management, Organizational and Planning Skills:
• you can manage a caseload and develop community outreach plans
• you can meet deadlines in a high volume environment
Computer Skills
• you are proficient in the use of common office software (eg. spreadsheet, word processing, presentations, graphics, case management)
Apply by:
Monday, June 26, 2017 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 2 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 155 Frobisher Dr, Waterloo, West Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Monday, June 12, 2017
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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