Full-Time

Occupational Therapist 1

Deadline 9/19/26
Workers' Compensation Board-Alberta (WCB)

Workers' Compensation Board-Alberta (WCB)

501-1,000 employees

Administers workers' compensation, supports injured workers

Compensation Overview

CA$86.7k - CA$109.9k/yr

Edmonton, AB, Canada

In Person

Must reside in Alberta and work in person at Millard Health in Edmonton as required.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists are required.
  • Computer experience and well-developed written and verbal communication abilities are required.
  • Reliability and time-management skills are required.
  • A valid Alberta driver's licence and the ability to travel independently for off-site services are required.
  • The ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary setting is required.
  • The ability to work 7.25-hour shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, is required.
  • Candidates must be willing to learn new skills and move between business areas, including specialized program teams.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with service partners, including community providers, specialists, claim owners, and employers.
  • Develop and deliver tailored treatment programs.
  • Provide frontline assessment, interventions, and education to clients in one-on-one or group settings.
  • Complete functional capacity evaluations and provide services at employer worksites.
  • Deliver occupational therapy services across rehabilitation programs including brain injury, psychological injury, pain management, and musculoskeletal injury.
  • Perform duties that vary according to the program area.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in occupational rehabilitation, mental health, orthopedics, or private practice is preferred.
Workers' Compensation Board-Alberta (WCB)

Workers' Compensation Board-Alberta (WCB)

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WCB-Alberta administers the Workers’ Compensation Act for Alberta’s workers and employers and is funded by employer premiums to provide disability and liability coverage for work-related injuries and illnesses, paying lost income and coordinating services to help workers recover and return to work. When an injury or illness happens, the premium-funded system provides financial support and arranges health, rehabilitation, and other services to aid recovery and safe return to work. It differs from private insurers because it is a government-created, not-for-profit body that operates under provincial law and emphasizes public-service values over profit. Its goal is to protect workers and employers by delivering fair, accessible compensation and coordinated return-to-work services that support income during injury and help people return to productive work.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Edmonton, Canada

Founded

1918

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What believers are saying

  • WCB launched the Disability Management Toolkit in 2026, improving employer claim handling.
  • 2026 COR rebates total roughly $106.5 million, strengthening employer goodwill and retention.
  • Partnerships like Wounded Warriors Canada broaden WCB’s occupational-psych injury credibility in 2025.

What critics are saying

  • 2026 premium rates rose to $1.46, pressuring employers and inviting political backlash.
  • Appeals Commission decisions keep forcing retrospective claim-cost disputes, exposing WCB adjudication inconsistency.
  • If employers or workers trust myWCB less, WCB’s service model loses its biggest advantage.

What makes Workers' Compensation Board-Alberta (WCB) unique

  • WCB-Alberta controls mandatory workplace injury insurance for nearly every Alberta employer.
  • myWCB and the Disability Management Toolkit centralize claims, clearances, payments, and return-to-work workflows.
  • 2026 board oversight and rate-setting let WCB steer employer costs and system rules.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

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