Adjudicator - Edmonton - WCB-Alberta

Description

Overview

As an equal opportunity employer, we are looking to build a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our clients and the customers we serve. Learn more about working for WCB Alberta: Careers - WCB Alberta

Job Title: Adjudicator

Job Type: Permanent / Full time

Job Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Adjudicator Client Services

Edmonton & Calgary, AB

Permanent, Full Time

Start every day feeling good about the work you do. If you value service, care, excellence and fairness, you'll fit right in. Embrace a rewarding role with diverse and challenging work to make a difference that creates a safer, healthier and stronger Alberta by putting people first.

What you'll do

How you'll make a difference:

By demonstrating your critical thinking and problem-solving skills through gathering and analyzing relevant information, you'll help injured workers recover their lives. You'll determine entitlements on disability claims according to the Workers' Compensation Act and policies, make balanced and accurate decisions on a high volume of claims, and communicate them promptly while treating clients with respect and fairness. You'll assess and facilitate access to appropriate benefits and unique services that help injured workers in their recovery and return to work. With your expertise in caseload management, you'll be a valued member of our team, sharing your passion for helping people and building relationships with clients and colleagues.

Your responsibilities

• Maintain a high-volume caseload by making timely, well-informed decisions regarding claims, including entitlement of medical and financial benefits.
• Determine when claims may require further services or support from a case manager.
• Obtain medical opinions and coordinate or authorize medical treatment by liaising with injured workers, employers, health-care providers, and representatives.
• Establish compensation rates, determine the appropriate wage replacement benefits payable, medical aid and non-rate-based entitlements, anchored to the Workers' Compensation Act and policies.
• Navigate conflict and lead challenging conversations using de-escalation and empathy. Maintain productive relationships while potentially delivering adverse decisions.
• Use various communication methods (phone, conference calls, and written correspondence) when delivering regular claim updates or decisions.
• Build partnerships to work collaboratively to meet shared objectives.
• Deliver high level customer service and act as an educator and negotiator when managing client expectations.
• Maintain timely communication and documentation.
• Uphold the values, principles and regulations of the Alberta Workers' Compensation Act.

Your experience and skills

• A degree or diploma in Social Sciences, Rehabilitation or Business.
• Experience in caseload management, including making entitlement decisions, medical management of claims, health care experience, vocational rehabilitation experience or employment counseling experience are assets.
• Ability to create business relationships with partners and reach agreement on courses of action.
• Work independently and prioritize workload.
• Quick learner with a strong record of personal achievements.
• Goal oriented with solid decision-making and planning skills.
• Reliability and excellent time management skills are critical to this position.
• Proficient computer knowledge and keyboard skills are essential.
• Familiarity with medical or rehabilitative terminology is an asset.
• Ability to understand and apply policy while understanding the need for creative problem solving, critical thinking and flexibility in making fair and accurate decisions in a timely manner.
• Effective communication skills – active listening, collaboration and effective verbal and written communication skills will lead to your success.

What we offer

As one of Alberta's Top Employers we offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities (combination of work from physical Edmonton or Calgary office and primary home residence) that foster a healthy work-life balance. Take the next great step in your career and help us change lives. For more information, please see our Employee Handbook on our website: Employee_handbook

Salary: $68,544 to $77,429 per annum (Pay Grade 9)

Training and start date

Join our upcoming Adjudicator class, anticipated to start May 2026. Please note, successful candidates must be available to attend twelve (12) weeks of training at the time of hire. Candidates will be expected to attend in-person classroom training and work in-office as scheduled. Skills assessments will be administered as part of the selection process. Final successful candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security clearance.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions, and wages.

Please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume to Careers - WCB Alberta.

Posting Date: February 6, 2026

Closing Date: February 19, 2026 (this competition may be used to fill future vacancies)

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.