Payment Assessor

Position ID:

J

Competition No.:

26-08

Job Title:

Payment Assessor - Summer Relief (External)

Job Type:

Summer Student

Open Positions:

2

Job Location:

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Work From Home Eligible:

No

Workplace Type:

On-site

Date Posted:

January 20, 2026

Closing Date:

February 3, 2026

The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) serves workers and employers through a no-fault insurance system integral to the Manitoba economy. With approximately 600 employees, the WCB is dedicated to ensuring and supporting safe and healthy workplaces.

We put workers and employers at the centre of everything we do, providing services for injury prevention, compensation and facilitating return to health and work. Through SAFE Work Manitoba, a division of the WCB, we collaborate with our partners to build a strong culture of workplace safety and health by preventing injuries and illnesses before they occur.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives, we invite you to join our dedicated team and contribute to a safer Manitoba.

If you're looking to make a real difference in your community, grow your career and work in a supportive, inclusive environment, the WCB is the place for you. We offer:

• competitive wages
• compressed work week and flexible start times
• defined benefit pension plan
• 100% employer-paid benefits
• work from home program
• paid professional development
• health and wellness spending accounts
• paid mental health and wellness days
• staff appreciation and recognition events
• respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Apply today and see why we're one of Manitoba's Top Employers.

As a Payment Assessor, you'll play a key role in ensuring workers receive the wage replacement benefits they're entitled to after a workplace injury. Using your keen attention to detail and strong knowledge of policies and legislation, you'll review complex wage information to ensure accurate, timely payments. Join a supportive team where collaboration is valued and your contributions truly make a difference.

• Gather, review, and analyze wage-related data to establish and issue payments on accepted claims.
• Communicate with injured workers, employers, insurance companies, and internal stakeholders to clarify information before benefits are processed.
• Perform detailed and sometimes complex calculations for wage loss, benefit adjustments, garnishments, annuities, overpayments, and other entitlements.
• Interpret and apply legislation such as The Workers Compensation Act along with policies, financial documents, and income tax returns.
• Set up and maintain regular payment schedules on claim files.
• Serve as a technical resource to other Compensation Services staff regarding payment calculations.
• Participate in meetings related to payment processes and initiatives.

• Actively enrolled in post-secondary education, returning in Fall 2026
• Minimum six (6) months experience in a customer service environment addressing customer inquires/concerns.
• Mathematical Aptitude – Strong ability to perform calculations and assess wage and benefit information accurately.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to interpret legislation, financial statements, and income tax documentation.
• Communication – Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders.
• Technical Skills – Proficiency in Windows-based systems and software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Organization – Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Teamwork – Capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset, but not required.

Starting salary: $60,844/annually

This summer student position is only open to students who will be returning to post-secondary education in the fall. Any applicant who does not meet this criteria will not be considered.

Please note that this position will begin on April 27, 2026 with a 6 week training class and end on August 28, 2026. The hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m.

You may be asked to demonstrate your ability through competency based interviewing and/or testing.

Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English & French) is an asset.

A satisfactory criminal record check will be required for the successful candidate.

The WCB is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce with equitable representation of Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTTSQ+ persons and members of other equity-seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are a member of these groups.

The WCB recognizes that individuals may face barriers that hinder their full and equal participation in the workplace, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all employees and candidates who are or may be disabled by one or more barriers in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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