Case Manager I

**Requisition ID**:43911

**Organization**

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace. Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

**Main Purpose and Function**

The Case Manager I will work with assigned departments / employee groups to oversee non-complex workers’ compensation and non-occupational disability management cases. With a customer service focus, the incumbent will ensure non-complex disabilities are managed in an effective, timely and cost effective manner.

**Specific Duties and Responsibilities**
- Proactively manage non-complex occupational and non-occupational disabilities
- Identify errors in WCB law and/or policy
- Develop and coordinate basic suitable return to work plans
- Complete and submit WorkSafe BC Employer Reports of Injury
- Determine, present and support the City’s position with respect to benefit entitlement
- Represent and/or support the City in the appeal process and/or grievances as required
- Work closely with management, unions and employees to ensure appropriate timely return to work occurs
- Implement basic early intervention strategies for an employee’s quick recovery and return to work
- Liaise with physicians and other health care professionals
- Maintain regular contact with injured/ill employees with a focus on reducing time loss durations
- Work with WorkSafe BC to ensure the Board is proactive and complies with legislation
- Dealing with overpayments, WorkSafeBC errors, subrogation and other administrative case management functions.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

**Qualifications**

Education and Experience:

- Undergraduate degree or diploma and at least one year of experience in a similar role or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Demonstrated track record of managing disabilities and absenteeism.
- Proven ability to exercise sound judgement.
- Ability to listen non-judgementally to information presented.
- Ability to deal with emotions of people using sensitivity, tact and empathy.
- Ability to make unpopular decisions that may have a negative financial consequence.
- A good understanding of medical terminology.
- An aptitude to provide an outstanding experience for clients.
- Proven decision making and problem solving skills.
- Ability to perform functions of the position with mínimal supervision.
- Strong multi-tasking, time-management, negotiation and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Strong diplomacy skills with an ability to be flexible and also give and take direction well.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Excellent documentation and time management skills.
- Strong computer literacy skills

**Business Unit/Department**:Human Resources (1020)

**Affiliation**:Exempt

**Employment Type**:Regular Full Time

**Position Start Date**:July, 2025

**Salary Information**:Pay Grade RNG-050: $68,444 to $85,565 per year

**Application Close: May 28, 2025**

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process._ _Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.