Appeals Commissioner

Job summary

The Appeals Commissioner conducts independent and impartial reviews of claim appeals under the Workers' Compensation Board mandate. They are responsible for weighing evidence, interpreting legislation, and issuing fair, well-reasoned appeal decisions.

Job details

Appeals Commissioner - part-time or full-time hours Temporary Appointment until approximately May 31, 2027 Regina Head Office Job Summary: Reporting to the Chairman of the Board and administratively to the Director of Board Services and accountable to the Board Appeal Tribunal, the Appeals Commissioner conducts independent and impartial reviews of claim appeals under the mandate of the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB). Exercising delegated authority granted by the Board Appeal Tribunal pursuant to Section 18 of The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013, this position reviews and weighs evidence, makes findings of fact, interprets and applies legislation and policy, applies principles of administrative justice, and issues fair, timely, consistent, and well-reasoned appeal decisions. Duties & Responsibilities: * Review appeal files and all relevant evidence in an independent, impartial, and unbiased manner. * Conduct meetings and proceedings as required to obtain information necessary for appeal resolution. * Assess and weigh all relevant evidence from workers, employers, WCB staff, medical professionals, and other parties, resolving conflicting information where necessary, and making findings of fact based on the merits of each case. * Interpret and apply legislation, policies, procedures, and principles of administrative justice, procedural fairness, and natural justice in the review and determination of appeal issues. * Make well-reasoned appeal decisions and issue clear and comprehensive written decisions where an appeal is accepted in whole or in part. * Prepare comprehensive executive summaries that identify the appeal issue, summarize relevant evidence, outline applicable legislation and policy, and provide analysis for matters referred to the Board Appeal Tribunal. This includes appeals that cannot be recommended for acceptance, and employer appeals whose acceptance may negatively impact worker benefits. * Ensure appeal matters are processed and resolved in a timely and efficient manner. * Maintain current knowledge of legislative, policy, and procedural changes. * Perform other related duties as required. Qualifications: A University degree in a related discipline supplemented with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in administrative decision-making, adjudication, appeals, and applying administrative justice principles. Working directly with a tribunal would be an asset. Additionally, knowledge of the principles and methodologies of the Workers’ Compensation Act, Workers’ Compensation Policies and Procedures, and other related legislation would be considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Application Deadline: October 25, 2026 Applications: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received through the online application system prior to close. Each application must include a cover letter explaining how each qualification is met and an updated resume. The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board is committed to achieving a representative workforce. Members of designated groups (women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to apply. Workers’ compensation insurance is a provincial responsibility. Each Canadian province and territory has its own workers’ compensation legislation. The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) operates like an insurance company. We provide guaranteed benefits and programs to injured workers in industries covered by The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013 and we protect registered employers from lawsuits when a workplace injury happens. The Saskatchewan WCB was established in 1911 because of a historic compromise between Saskatchewan workers and employers. Under that compromise, workers injured on the job in covered industries do not have to pay for the benefits they receive or sue their employers to get them. Costs are paid entirely by Saskatchewan employers in covered industries. This is referred to as a no-fault insurance system, also referred to as the compensation system. The WCB’s vision is to eliminate injuries and restore abilities. This is the fundamental driver of all that we do on behalf of our customers – the workers and employers of the province. The WCB is governed by The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013. Workers and employers who disagree with a decision made by the WCB’s operations department in a work-related injury claim can submit an appeal to the WCB’s appeals department. The appeals department is independent of the operations department. It conducts an independent review that analyses key facts and evidence on the appeal issue. This review can involve requesting additional information and opinions to inform the decision. A decision will be rendered using the principles of natural justice and will be fair, reasonable and based on the merits of each individual claim.

What you’ll do

The Appeals Commissioner conducts independent and impartial reviews of claim appeals under the Workers' Compensation Board mandate. They are responsible for weighing evidence, interpreting legislation, and issuing fair, well-reasoned appeal decisions.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a university degree and at least seven years of experience in administrative decision-making, adjudication, or appeals. Knowledge of the Workers' Compensation Act and administrative justice principles is highly valued.

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Administrative decision-making
• Adjudication
• Appeals
• Administrative justice
• Evidence analysis
• Legislation interpretation
• Policy application
• Procedural fairness
• Natural justice
• Conflict resolution
• Report writing
• Case management
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Legal research
• Procedural Justice
• Decision Making
• Lawsuits
• Delegated Authority
• Preparing Executive Summaries
• Systemic Risk
• Legislation
• Operations
• Workers' Compensation

Job areas

• Legal
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Social Services
• Commissioner
• Judge
• Judges
• Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates