Position ID:

J0726-0192

Competition No.:

26-62

Job Title:

Case Manager

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-time

Open Positions:

4

Job Location:

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Work From Home Eligible:

Yes

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Date Posted:

August 20, 2026

Closing Date:

September 10, 2026

About the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba

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.

Why work for us?

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 perks
- 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.

Job Summary

Work with us as a Case Manager - Video As a Case Manager, you will help guide injured workers on their journey toward recovery and successful reintegration into the workforce. In this role you will be directly contributing to the wellbeing of injured workers and their families by supporting them through the recovery process. By collaborating closely with employers, healthcare providers, and other WCB stakeholders you will plan meaningful solutions for safe timely return to work outcomes.

If you are driven by purpose, enjoy working collaboratively,



and are eager to make a lasting impact, then this is the job for you!

Job Duties:

Manages the overall case management process for physical and psychological injury and illness claims. Collects, reviews and assesses claim information on a regular basis to establish a worker's initial and continuing entitlement to benefits and services. Authorizes and communicates all entitlement decisions to appropriate stakeholders in a professional and timely manner. Adheres to established Case Management guidelines and best practices. Provides personalized service through meetings with injured workers, employers and other relevant stakeholders to exchange information in regards to workplace injuries, return to work programs and associated rehabilitation plans.

Proactively identifies safe and suitable modified or alternate return to work opportunities where medically appropriate; coordinates and/or assists stakeholders with return to work planning; attends work sites to assess appropriateness of proposed work alternatives and problem solves barriers to return to work either independently or in conjunction with other staff (i.e. Rehabilitation Specialist, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant); monitors return to work plans once established.

Develops, documents, implements, monitors, and evaluates health and return to work outcomes and revises case plans accordingly.

Determines the need for, and coordinates the services and expertise provided by, other team members (e.g. Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant, Rehabilitation Specialist, Payment Assessor) and monitors the progress and outcome of the case plan.

Proactively identifies injured workers who have physical and/or psychological barriers to recovery and return to work, provides appropriate support and guidance, and facilitates referrals for professional services as required.





Facilitates multi-disciplinary meetings between WCB internal/external resources to design and implement case plans for complex cases.

Promotes and supports workplace-based disability management and return to work programs. This can include employer meetings and worksite visits, and attending information/discussion sessions on behalf of WCB in coordination with Return to Work Program Services, SAFE Work Manitoba, industry associations and other stakeholders.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A university degree in a related field (Commerce, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.) and at least five years of experience making entitlement decisions while providing client services or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software in a Windows environment

Knowledge of adjudication or vocational rehabilitation or case management or disability management programs, policies, procedures and principles

Knowledge of medical terminology/issues

Ability to interpret and apply provisions of The Workers Compensation Act, Government Employees Compensation Act, and Manitoba Public Insurance Act

Ability to obtain, assess, evaluate and rationalize to support case management decisions

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to deal with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to organize and prioritize workload

Ability to work under pressure to tight deadline while providing excellent client service in sometimes confrontational situations

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Must be able to travel within the province of Manitoba

Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English & French) is an asset, but is not required

Additional Information

Annual Salary Range: $78,660 - $101,276 Formal Classroom Training Period: 12 weeks (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).

A criminal record check and education verification will be required for the successful candidate.

The WCB is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.

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📌 Case Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Worker's Compensation Board of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg