Disability Assistant Jobs in Edmonton, AB (NOW HIRING)

** This posting is for one (1) full-time temporary position for up to twelve (12) months **

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking a highly organized and competent individual to provide support to the Disability Management Team. Responsibilities will include:

• Adjudicate and manage non-complex short term disability claims. 
• Managing WCB medical aid incidents, including coordinating modified duties as required and escalating to a Disability Management Consultant if becomes time loss. 
• Expedite referrals to the OSI clinic and treatment providers to avoid lost time claims.  
• Adjudicate and maintain maternity claims. 
• Annual monitoring and review of permeant accommodations or members remaining on benefits though WCB/LTD until retirement age.
• Administrative duties including phone calls to clarify and request additional information, assist with complex inquiries, be the superuser and resource for CORITY for the DM team as well as coverage for the Disability Management Clerk when away.

• Completion of the twelfth (12th) school grade including business subjects with emphasis on general office practices or completion of an appropriate certificate program from an approved business school/college; and a minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible and diversified office experience including a minimum of two year's experience in the supervision of a moderate to large clerical support unit OR Completion of the twelfth (12th) school grade including business subjects with emphasis on subjects related to the area of specialization or completion of an appropriate certificate program from an approved business college/school and a minimum of five (5) year's progressively responsible experience in the area of specialization.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people and offer a high degree of customer service.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills required.
• Experience using PeopleSoft, CARM, Cority and WCB Portal would be an asset. 
• Strong computer skills - ability to learn, administrate and manage other databases. 
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. 
• Proven high level of discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday.  Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hour of work program.
Salary Range: 21M, Salary Grade: 036, $36.31 - $45.61 (Hourly); $2,451.10 - $3,078.70 (Bi-Weekly); $63,972.67 - $80,8355.18 (Annually). 
General:

• The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
• Please include a current resume and a cover letter with your online application. 
• As part of your pre-hire screening, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance. Should you accept employment with the Edmonton Police Service you acknowledge and agree to participate in future Enhanced Security Re-Clearances at scheduled intervals or in any other circumstances, exigent or otherwise, as required by Human Resources Division. 
• Applicants may be tested.
• The successful candidate of this position may be able to participate in the EPS's work from home pilot program based on supervisor approval.
• This posting is limited to internal applicants and permanent employees on layoff. Please include your payroll number.

The Province of Alberta is a party to the Federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility with British Columbia and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement with British Columbia and Saskatchewan.  All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the Provinces.  Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca.

Applicants who have completed post secondary education outside of Canada are encouraged t o obtain an assessment of their credentials through the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS), https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx or another recognized Canadian credential evaluation service. For a list of designated evaluators, please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada, https://canalliance.org/en/default.html. Including an IQAS certificate or other credential assessment certificate from a recognized Canadian credential evaluation service with your application is recommended to support the evaluation of the applicant's educational qualifications.
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