Workers' Compensation Adviser work in Halifax, applying advocacy and legal knowledge to assist injured workers seeking benefits. This permanent position serves Nova Scotia clients.
As a non-lawyer Workers' Adviser, you provide legal services within a solicitor-client relationship through Nova Scotia's Workers' Advisers Program. You advise eligible injured workers and dependants, represent clients before decision-making bodies, and report to the Chief Worker Adviser. The work requires knowledge of workers' compensation law, evidence, administrative principles, and the Program's role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Meet injured workers about possible benefit entitlement
- Provide legal assistance and advice regarding compensation advantages
- Represent injured workers before the Workers' Compensation Board
- Represent clients before the Appeals Tribunal
- Prepare correspondence, appeals, submissions, affidavits, and documents
Requirements:
- Formal education or professional experience qualifying claims preparation
- Knowledge of Nova Scotia workers' compensation law and system
- Understanding of the Workers' Advisers Program's role
- Strong verbal and written advocacy skills
- Organizational ability managing high caseloads and deadlines
Apply advocacy, legal analysis, and organization as a Halifax Workers' Compensation Adviser supporting injured workers.