Temporary Labour Relations Officer - WCB Advocacy USW

Temporary Labour Relations Officer - WCB Advocacy USW-024-26 Job Description

Labour Relations Officer – WCB Advocacy

Temporary Full-Time

Posting #: USW-024-26

Bargaining Unit: USW 2009

Pay Grade: 5 ($ annually)

Starting: August 2026

Posting Period: July 10 to 19, 2026

Position Overview:

Advocates on behalf of members with Workers’ Compensation appeals and provides advice to members and staff on matters related to Workers’ Compensation benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

Investigates, researches, prepares, and represents members with WCB appeals.

• Investigates and researches individual members’ cases involving Workers’ Compensation claims; makes recommendations based on the merits of claims and represents members in their appeals to the Review Division and Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal and in other forums as required.
• Interviews claimants and witnesses; researches case histories, precedents and applicable policies and legislation, prepares cases for representation at appeals including both written and oral submissions. Prepares members for and conducts oral hearings.
• Works in a supportive, collaborative manner to represent members.
• Requests medical legal opinions, independent medical examinations, and functional capacity evaluations.
• May be required to represent members with LTD appeals.

Provides information, interpretation, support and instruction to staff, OH&S representatives, and members on matters related to Workers’ Compensation Benefits.

• Ensures that OH&S representatives are kept informed regarding legislative and Board policy changes, identifying trends and developments regarding workers’ compensation benefits.
• Provides assistance in developing training programs, as assigned.
• Facilitates workshop and makes presentations to stewards, members, and staff.

Serves as union’s in-house expert and staff lead on WCB matters and works with other staff and departments collaboratively.

• Collaborates with LROs and other departments and provides technical expertise on WCB matters.
• Works with other staff on complex cases involving return to work and/or accommodations.
• Provides input into the operational plan and collaborates with team members to ensure successful implementation of the plan.

• Refers and/or escalates issues out of scope to appropriate BCNU resource.
• Participates in team meetings and projects.
• Orientates new staff as required.

Provides work direction to assigned administrative staff.

• Participates in the efficient and cooperative use of resources and personnel.
• Delegates work appropriately to administrative staff.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant must have:

• College or university education in an approved Social Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety/Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Relations, Legal and/or Nursing program or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Demonstrated ability and recent progressive experience (3 - 5 years) as an active steward, labour relations officer, union staff representative, or practicing lawyer with a good understanding of occupational illnesses and diseases and the Workers’ Compensation system and appeals process.
• Demonstrated ability and recent progressive experience (3 – 5 years) in advocacy work including researching cases, requesting medical legal opinions, preparing written submissions, and representing workers in oral hearings.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret the Workers’ Compensation Act and policies as well as relevant collective agreement provisions and applicable legislation i.e., Human Rights Code. Good knowledge of nurses' employment issues and the general environmental conditions of nursing. A thorough understanding of and commitment to trade union philosophy and BCNU’s values.
• Able to work well with others and independently manage a full caseload.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to travel throughout the province and a valid driver's license.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work environment
• Education and professional development opportunities

Please also reach out to us at talent acquisition to let us know of any accommodations you require through our application and selection process.