Review Officer

Overview

Do you have decision-making experience with an administrative tribunal? Do you enjoy critical, analytical thinking, applying law and policy, and weighing evidence to resolve disputes? Are you a skilled writer? We're looking for senior decision makers to join us as Review Officers.

Appointed by the Chief Review Officer and reporting to a senior manager, the Review Officer is a senior statutory officer of WorkSafeBC pursuant to the requirements of the Workers Compensation Act .

You'll be assigned to a team, however you'll work independently to manage and decide on disputed issues which are often contentious and complex. The Review Officer adheres to principles of procedural fairness, addresses customer service needs and responds to changing priorities. The Review Division supports WorkSafeBC's commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

If you're ready to do work that matters, support an organization that is committed to preventing workplace injury, illness, and death, and to compensating and rehabilitating injured workers, apply now and join our dynamic team!

How you'll make a difference: You'll help ensure WorkSafeBC engages with B.C. workers and employers in a fair and consistent way.

Where you'll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you'll work primarily from our Richmond office, with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C. Please note that you are expected to be working full-time onsite during the training period.

What you'll do

As a Review Officer, you'll make, document, and communicate decisions in writing, within statutory timeframes, following reviews of compensation, rehabilitation, prevention, and/or assessment decisions. These decisions are published and are a resource for WorkSafeBC stakeholders.

Although not responsible for providing direct supervision, you'll provide work direction and you'll be a member of the corporate management team. Decisions of the Review Officer are the final decisions of WorkSafeBC, subject to appeal to the Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT), or in some cases, to judicial review by the Courts.

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

• Independently manage a fluctuating volume of cases of varying complexity, under time constraints and productivity demands
• Work effectively with a variety of individuals and establish respectful, productive, and collegial working relationships that include providing and receiving constructive feedback
• Identify issues, weigh evidence, logically analyze complex submissions and information, and make reasoned and timely decisions, using applicable rules and regulations
• Adopt organizational objectives, think strategically, and carry out job duties to achieve these objectives
• Effectively coach and mentor
• Clearly and concisely explain, present, and summarize information verbally at a level appropriate to the intended audience
• Generate creative options for problem resolution using sound judgment and maintaining objectivity
• Actively listen and apply interviewing/questioning techniques to gather and clarify information from a variety of parties
• Prepare written decisions that are fair, well-reasoned, and understandable to parties using plain language
• Fairly and empathetically address the needs of clients in an environment that may be sensitive, adversarial, or hostile
• Adapt to technological and other change
• Understand the history of Indigenous people in Canada and contribute to our organization's commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples
• Understand, communicate and effectively interact with people across different cultures and backgrounds

Your background and experience

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree and five years of adjudication, complex decision making, or legal practice are required
• Well-developed written, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in the workers' compensation or personal injury compensation systems is an asset

We'll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the "Policy") is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account
• Optional leave arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Salary: $127,804 - $155,281/annually

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please provide details on your resume and cover letter to indicate how your accomplishments and prior work experience relate to the required competencies.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.