Job Information
Job Title: Claims Officer
Job Requisition ID: 65040
Ministry: Health
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 20th, 2025
Classification: Program Services 2
Salary: (2,345.14) to (3,076.28) bi-weekly ($61,208 to $80,290/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
The Ministry of Health leads work in the areas of Alberta health insurance and benefits, doctors, hospitals and facilities, and other healthcare supports and information. For more information on the work Alberta Health does, visit this link: https://www.alberta.ca/health.aspx
The Third Party Liability Unit is part of the Strategic Planning and Performance Division, of the Health System Value Branch, of the Ministry of Health. For more information on the Third Party Liability Unit, visit this link:
https://www.alberta.ca/crowns-right-recovery-health-service-costs.aspx
The Third Party Liability (TPL) Unit of the Ministry of Health is looking for a strong professional and team player to assist in recovering the Crown’s health care costs related to personal injury matters.
As a Claims Officer, you act on behalf of the Government of Alberta in recovering personal injury costs. Specifically, you work under the authority of the Crown’s Right of Recovery Act and assist in recovering the costs for health care that were the result of injuries suffered due to the wrongful act or omission of a third party.
You will actively pursue the recovery of health service costs incurred by the Crown of up to $75,000.00 on behalf of recipients injured due to the wrongdoing of third parties. You will do so in accordance with the Crown's Right of Recovery Act and regulations and pursuant to the Third Party Liability unit policies and procedures.
You will also collaborate with government departments (e.g., Alberta Justice), insurance companies across Canada and the United States, legal professionals, and members of the public.
If this sounds like the perfect position for you, please apply today!
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
Our ideal candidate is someone who demonstrates the following competencies:
Build Collaborative Environments: It is important to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with stakeholders including insurance companies and counsel who act for the Crown and so strategic communication and resolving any concerns or conflict is imperative.
Agility: Agility is important for this position and will assist with managing and prioritizing significant file load while also ensuring that the demands for tight timelines and urgent priority work are met.
Develop Networks: Developing networks is important for this role, especially with legal counsel that is retained to represent the Crown to recover the Crown's health care costs incurred due to wrongdoing. It's important to ensure that such counsel act in the Crown's best interests. Networking with other areas of Health and AHS is also important to obtain costing and other information.
Drive for Results: Knowledge of the legal system, navigating communication and negotiating with insurance companies and law firms assists in maximizing the recoveries of health care costs incurred by the Government of Alberta on behalf of recipients injured due to the wrongdoing of third parties. This helps ensure fiscal accountability and responsibility with respect to ensuring that public funds are recovered from the responsible wrongdoer.
A University Degree in a related field (e.g. insurance, law, medical claims, or related field).
Related experience or education maybe considered as an equivalency one-for-one for one basis of:
The following are considered assets:
Please outline how your qualifications relate to the role in your cover letter.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
This competition will be used to staff (1) full-time temporary position for up to (12) months.
Hours of Work
7.25 hours daily/ 36.25 hours weekly, Monday to Friday
Location
ATB Place North, Edmonton, Alberta. position requires working from the office with an option to qualify for a hybrid work arrangement (in accordance with GOA policy).
Other information:
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Haley Faragini at Haley.Faragini@gov.ab.ca.
For any questions or interest regarding this employer and the application process, please contact:
Mohammad Haidar
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.