ABOUT THE PLAN OFFICE OF THE IWA–FOREST INDUSTRY PENSION AND LTD PLANS

Established to support Canadian forestry workers and their families, the IWA–Forest Industry Pension and LTD Plans provide pension and disability benefits and rehabilitation services to members. The plans are jointly trusted by union and industry appointees. With over $5 billion in assets, approximately 375+ participating employers and 65,000 members, the IWA–Forest Industry Pension Plan is one of Canada’s top 100 pension funds and is one of the top three private sector pension funds in BC.

The IWA–Forest Industry LTD Plan was created almost a decade after the pension plan and now serves over 7,200 members across western Canada. Both plans are administered by the Plan Office, which manages plan assets and benefits. At the Plan Office, our members are our number one priority, and we take pride in offering exceptional service—whether we’re dealing with members, participating employers, union locals or each other.

WE OFFER:

- Full range of benefits include vision, extended health, dental, Health Spending Account
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Company sponsored Staff Appreciation Day, Christmas Party and social events
- Three weeks’ vacation to start
- Transit/parking/fitness subsidy
- Central Burnaby location close to transit
- Plus much more….

WHO YOU ARE The Rehabilitation Counsellor is responsible for vocational rehabilitation case management and counselling for LTD members who qualify for LTD benefits or early rehabilitation services during the weekly indemnity (short term disability) period. Reporting to the Director, LTD & Rehabilitation, the Rehabilitation Counsellor requires effective communications with LTD members and other stakeholders including: FIDAS (Forest Industry Disability Adjudication Service), LTD staff, employers, union representatives, health and welfare plan weekly benefits providers, and contracted rehabilitation service providers to provide efficient and effective rehabilitation case management and counselling in conjunction with payments and benefits.





You will be responsible for such things as:

- Assesses members’ rehabilitation needs and RTW potential, determines eligibility for rehabilitation services, and develops individualized rehabilitation plans with appropriate counselling, referrals, and support.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to coordinate and facilitate members’ rehabilitation and RTW plans.
- Maintains detailed case records, prepares periodic rehabilitation reports, authorizes rehabilitation expenses, and completes third-party reviews for members who received WorkSafeBc benefits before applying for LTD benefits.
- Supports members in exploring vocational options and skills development, develops retraining proposals, and coordinates training with educational institutions in accordance with the Rehabilitation Guidelines and written Commitment Agreements.
- Collaborates with workplace disability management programs to support members’ rehabilitation and RTW.
- Advocates for members’ access to applicable government and insurance benefits and rehabilitation services, including Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits, WorkSafeBC vocational rehabilitation, Health and Welfare Plan benefits, STD, extended health advantages, and ICBC rehabilitation support.
- Participates in conferences, relevant events, and speaking engagements to promote rehabilitation services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

YOU HAVE/ARE

- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., rehabilitation counselling, psychology, social work, nursing, occupational or physical therapy, kinesiology or human kinetics, disability management or community rehabilitation).




- A minimum of three years of experience in vocational rehabilitation with training and experience in counselling people with disabilities.
- Strong oral and written communication, assessment, interviewing and counselling skills.
- Case management experience and knowledge of best practices in the delivery of medical and vocational rehabilitation programs and services.
- A working knowledge of psycho-vocational assessment, career counselling, training programs and job search strategies.
- Experience counselling persons with mental illness and substance use with a goal to return to safety sensitive work.
- A professional and respectful approach. Must display courtesy, discretion, and understanding in dealing with confidential matters and member situations.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and effectively deal with changing situations to arrive at solutions for members’ rehabilitation needs.
- Proficient with MS Office 365.
- A valid driver’s license and a clean drivers abstract. Business travel is required to cover an assigned regional territory, including some overnight trips.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The IWA–Forest Industry Pension and LTD Plans are responsible for the management and protection of large amounts of confidential information. All employees are expected to understand the requirements of and act in accordance with provincial privacy laws as well as to adhere to internal controls and policies to ensure confidential information is not revealed to or distributed or discussed with anyone other than as required to perform the duties of the position. We thank you for your application; however, only successful applicants will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY

Please forward your resume with cover letter to [email protected] before Friday, November 13, 2026.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $85,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Work from home

Work Location: Remote

📌 Rehabilitation Counsellor (Work Location: Prince George)
🏢 IWA-Forest Industry Pension u0026 LTD Plans
📍 Prince George