The CAF LTD and SISIP Life Team is looking for a professional leader with strong customer service skills to join their teams as a Bilingual Associate Manager – CAF LTD. Reporting to the Manager of CAF LTD and SISIP Life Insurance, the Associate Manager is accountable for the effective management of an LTD team. This includes the support and application of effective LTD management practices and procedures on the CAF LTD plan. The CAF LTD Team is comprised of dedicated individuals who work to support veterans that have been medically released from the Canadian Armed Forces. The team routinely works with plan members who have complex medical conditions with a goal of helping them complete their transition to civilian life which may include civilian employment.
People Leader Role Essential Responsibilities/Individual Responsibilities: Monitor workflow management, conduct performance management, and hire staff
Ensure effective disability management practices are used appropriately
Provide technical support and guidance on complex claims issues
Contribute to a high level of quality and continuous improvement by conducting quality reviews identifying strengthens and opportunities
Provide optimum levels of leadership, encouragement, mentoring and technical support to case managers to help clients, and the operation as a whole, achieve the most positive outcomes/solutions.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including plan members, case managers, and other key internal and external parties through effective communication and utilization of a collaborative problem resolution approach
Drive business and service outcomes
What are we looking for: Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory experience
Strong technical knowledge of Group Disability adjudication, insurance products and case management practices
Knowledgeable in medical terminology
Experience in technical training and development of staff
Completion of post‑secondary education in health sciences field helpful
Exceptionally strong leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, results oriented, multiple team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Results oriented with strong decision‑making ability
Attributes: Knowledge of Manulife LTD case management processes
Knowledge of CAF LTD specific claims management would be considered and asset
Knowledgeable in medical terminology, treatment and/or physical/mental functional ability assessment
Experience in establishing and fostering healthy client relationships
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience in coaching, mentoring, technical training, and/or developing people an asset
Completion of post‑secondary education in health sciences field




3-4 years experience managing health recovery absences
Excellent interpersonal, motivational, influencing, negotiation and relationship‑building skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively, in a fast‑paced, results oriented, multiple team environment
Ability to prioritize and work effectively under deadlines, balancing published service times with an appropriate customer focus.
Superior analytical and decision‑making ability
Flexibility to handle multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to achieve results
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to achieve results
PC skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Completion of some related insurance industry courses would be an asset
Previous Group Disability Claims experience an asset
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
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Referenced Salary Location Canada,



Full Time Remote Working Arrangement Remote Salary range is expected to be between $65 850,00 CAD - $109 750,00 CAD. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job‑related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short‑and long‑term disability, life and AD&D; insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
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📌 Associate Manager, CAF LTD (Manitoba)
🏢 Manulife/John Hancock
📍 Manitoba