Department: Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission Job Title: General Manager, Appeals Tribunal The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Tribunal processes, both appeals and NWT and Nunavut Workers Compensation Acts section 63 applications.

The General

Manager is an employee of the Appeals Tribunal and not the WSCC. The WSCC provides some administrative support to the Appeals Tribunal and is assisting the Appeals Tribunal in this hiring process. This position works within a legislative and policy framework and carries out its responsibilities in accordance with the NWT & Nunavut Workers' Compensation Acts, regulations, policies, procedures and the Appeals Tribunal's Rules of Procedure.

The General

Manager is responsible for the preparation of appeals and applications, including the identification and clarification of issues, research and information gathering.

The General

Manager assists the Chairperson with the planning and organizational development of the Appeals Tribunal and provides complete administrative support.

The General

Manager has the primary responsibility for managing, directing, controlling and monitoring the day-to-day operations of the Tribunal Office, a stand-alone office that is physically and administratively separate from the Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission. Managing the Appeals Tribunal's Operations. Administering the Appeals Process, section 63 applications within the terms of the Workers' Compensation Acts of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, its policies,



procedures and guidelines.

Determining an appellant's eligibility for compensation/expenses and exercises payment authority up to $5,000 in accordance with the NWT & Nunavut Workers' Compensation Acts, operational policies, regulations and procedures for attendance at hearings, medical appointments etc. Completion of a related university degree combined with a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a tribunal, court, or legal setting. The opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.

A superior benefits package and enrolment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions.

Indigenous Employment Policy: Candidates must clearly state their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers.

Our values are respect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence, and stewardship in the workplace. #

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