Medical Adjudicator at 755824 Alberta Ltd OA Tokyo Express

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

108470.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Documentation Interpretation, Trauma-Informed Care, Policy Development, Adjudication, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Confidentiality, Legislation Application, Communication, Decision Making, Record Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Mitigation, Clinical Practice, Forensic Medicine, Victim Services

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job InformationJob Title: Medical Adjudicator Job Requisition ID: 76835Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency ServicesLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 38.75 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open Competition Closing Date: November 28, 2025Classification: Medical and Health 2 - 064MBHSalary: $3,263.63 to $4,155.94 bi-weekly ($85,181 to $108,470/year)The ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services keeps Alberta communities safe and secure, and ensures our province is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters. The ministry works alongside partners in law enforcement, justice, health and social services and other community and Indigenous partners as a part of the justice and public safety continuum to support the unique needs of Albertans while ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the system.Victims of Crime Assistance Program:The Victims of Crime Assistance Program (VAP) is a new service delivery-based program. VAP is comprised of a suite of services, which will provide supports and services to victims of serious violent crime, and families of homicide victims.Role Responsibilities As a Medical Adjudicator (MA), you will review and adjudicate applications where victims have sustained significant injuries due to crime. Acting as a delegate of the Director, you will interpret medical and police information, apply legislation and policy, and make authoritative decisions on eligibility and awards.Key Responsibilities:•Review applications for completeness and accuracy of medical, crime, and treatment information.•Interpret medical documentation to assess severity and impairment of injuries directly resulting from crime.•Obtain clarification from applicants, law enforcement, and medical professionals when information is incomplete or conflicting.•Consider pre-existing conditions, cumulative injuries, and compliance with treatment in adjudication.•Prepare trauma-informed written decisions in accordance with the Victims of Crime and Public Safety Act and Regulation.•Provide medical consultation to program staff and participate in policy development and program enhancements.•Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with privacy legislation and records management best practices.Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.APS Competencies 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.•SYSTEMS THINKING: Systematic reasoning will enable you to complete the processes within your team and incorporate operational efficiencies wherever appropriate. Uses a holistic approach to inform decision making.•BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS: Communicate and collaborate with various victim stakeholder groups to better understand victim needs. Effectively and respectively manages conflicts. Uses a trauma informed lens for all communication.•CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: Identify issues and learn how to mitigate risks of recurring issues. Contribute to streamlined administrative processes while ensure accuracy and timely completion. Troubleshooting skills will enable you to solve issues as they arise.•AGILITY: Strong ability to identify and contribute to improvements intended to enhance the Victims of Crime Assistance Program. Incorporate new or modified business processes to better serve victims of crime.Qualifications University degree in Medicine, Nursing, or related health discipline with current professional registration in Alberta plus a minimum of 1-year related work experience. Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: •1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or •1 year of experience for 1 year of educationRequired:•Experience interpreting medical documentation and assessing injury severity.•Trauma-informed certification or demonstrated work related experience.•Clear understanding of Alberta’s Victims of Crime and Public Safety Act and related regulation such as the Health Information Act and privacy legislation.Assets: •3–5 years in clinical practice or medical review/adjudication.•Experience in forensic medicine, occupational health, or insurance adjudication. •Familiarity with criminal justice processes and victim services. •Knowledge of complex trauma and psychological injury impacts. •Previous involvement in policy development or program design.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.Notes •Office will be located in Edmonton. •Hours of Work: 38.75 hours per week (permanent full time)Other Application Information:•A cover letter is required in your application outlining how your education and or experience is directly related to this role. •Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume e.g. Jan 2022 to Dec 2023•This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.•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 inLinks and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.•Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx•Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca•Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits•Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive•Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca•Positive workplace culture and work-life balance•Leadership and mentorship programsHow To ApplyApplicants 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 StatementThis 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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tetyana Adamyk at Tetyana.Adamyk@gov.ab.ca.

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Responsibilities

As a Medical Adjudicator, you will review and adjudicate applications from victims of crime who have sustained significant injuries. You will interpret medical and police information, apply legislation and policy, and make authoritative decisions on eligibility and awards.