Benefits Assessment Clerk

About the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work. We also provide caring, compassionate support in the wake of workplace tragedy. Our employees describe the culture as Collaborative, Evolving, Service-Minded and Team-Focused. About the Role The Benefits Assessment Clerk follows established procedures to calculate earning replacement rates for all assigned claims. This role gathers, assesses and then inputs relevant data into the claims system, and communicates benefit information to internal customers once the rate has been determined. The primary function of The Benefits Assessment Clerk (BAC) is to accurately calculate rates in accordance with the Act, and WCB’s Policies and Procedures, within established service target timelines. Rate setting includes, but is not limited to calculating short-term and long-term rates, permanent impairment benefits, extended earning replacement benefit (EERB) rates, inter-jurisdictional claim rates and retroactive rate adjustments for all assigned claims. The BAC follows established procedures and uses electronic/system-based and/or standard calculation templates to determine the appropriate rates for clients. The BAC is responsible to gather all relevant payroll and benefit data to ensure accurate rate setting. The BAC achieves this by working closely with internal and external customers, including Caseworkers, Employers and Injured Workers to ensure the appropriate information is considered, in accordance with the Act, Policy and Procedures so that rates are determined correctly. The BAC is responsible for keeping clear, accurate and up to date documentation for each calculation performed. The BAC communicates with internal colleagues to explain how the calculated benefit was determined and where appropriate and necessary, to Employers and Injured Workers as well. When required, the BAC prepares a written decision in an appeal process. Your Experience & Skills A two (2) year business administration diploma in Accounting or Finance, plus one (1) year experience in a decision making capacity interpreting and applying provisions, policies, and/or procedures in an accounting environment. Note that an equivalent combination of a two (2) year business administration diploma in another area of study and significant additional experience in a decision making capacity interpreting and applying provisions, policies, and/or procedures in an accounting environment may be considered. Perks of Joining Our Team Employee Referral Program A passionate team and a supportive work environment Please use the Apply Now button to fill out your Candidate Profile and submit your application for the job opening. Job applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the close date of the posting. Accommodation Request WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with job candidates and employees to request reasonable accommodation in a confidential manner. To request accommodation, please contact the Human Resource team by email atrecruitment@wcb.ns.ca . All information received will be kept confidential. To learn more about the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, navigate to the About Us section of our website. Job Skills Key Skills Knowledge of Finance Business Administration Insurance Claim Processing Decision Making Skills Calculations Accounting Skills Matching #J-18808-Ljbffr