Medical Adjudicators (Nurses)

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce representative of Canadian society. All candidates who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, including Black, other racialized and Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and persons of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Our departmental values guide us in everything we do. ESDC is seeking candidates who identify with our departmental values. Candidates are expected to read the Statements of Values in the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector prior to submitting an application at: https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049

Duties

Medical Adjudicators are registered nurses who review and assess medical and non-medical information to determine benefit eligibility for Canada Pension Plan Disability. Tasks include case-management and reviewing and analyzing client benefit applications and related supporting documentation to evaluate evidence and render consistent and sustainable decisions on the initial, reconsideration, and ongoing eligibility of applicants related to departmental programs.

The adjudication process is comparable to an independent study unit and includes gathering information, formulating a decision, compiling, and summarizing reports.

Work environment

Whether a newly registered nurse or one with years of experience, this is a great place to start your career or continue and develop your nursing skills and abilities. We offer voluntary overtime, good work-life balance options, a comprehensive benefit program, continuing education and professional development, as well as the ability to maintain ongoing nursing registration requirements.

Medical Adjudicators are provided with in-depth training with ongoing support as required.

If you want to:
• work on leading-edge, transformative service delivery;
• use a broad range of data sets and analytics to inform decision making;
• continue to develop your professional skills and take advantage of diverse learning and advancement opportunities across program areas and across the country;
• work with people who believe diversity is one of our greatest strengths; and
• use your skills, passion, and dedication to support Canadians through life's big moments.

You've found the place. Join us!

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The Federal Public Service is transitioning to a common hybrid work model that supports sharing in-person experiences that are essential to a cohesive, collaborative, and high-performing organization while continuing to provide flexibility to support offsite work. At an individual level, this is captured in annually reviewed work arrangements with the on-going objective to balance operational requirements with employee individual circumstances and work preference.

In the context of ESDC's mandate, most positions are identified as either onsite or hybrid (combination of onsite and offsite work). At ESDC, employees who fall within the hybrid work category report onsite a minimum of two days per week (40% of their regular work schedule), as determined by operational requirements. Prior to appointment, the hiring manager will discuss with the successful candidate(s) the options and/or specifics as they pertain to the work arrangement.

Where operationally feasible, ESDC also supports flexibility related to the work schedule, including a compressed work week, varying start and end times, and leave with income averaging.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff current and future vacancies.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative - CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Eligibility for registration as a registered nurse in a province or territory of Canada.

KNOWLEDGE:
Applied knowledge of using computer applications such as email, internet, and word processing.

ABILITIES AND PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Ability to apply policies and procedures
• Oral Communication (Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a team environment and with the public, verbally)
• Written Communication (Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a team environment and with the public, in writing)
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect (Ability to demonstrate values and ethics consistent with the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Service)
• Thinking Things Through (Ability to think critically and make decisions based on available information)
• Working Effectively With Others (Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully, while contributing to team results)
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented (Ability to proactively evaluate, select and act on strategies or tasks for solving problems)

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Employment and Social Development Canada is committed to Employment Equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the following EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the EE section in your application.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing and able to work overtime, as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a registered nurse and entitled to practice with no restrictions.

(Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.)

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Candidates will be contacted and invited to assessments via email. It is imperative that you provide a valid email address that accepts email from unknown users (some messaging systems block these types of correspondence). Candidates are responsible for checking their emails, as well as their junk emails, regularly. In addition, you need to inform us of any changes to your contact information. If you fail to follow these recommendations, you may be eliminated from the selection process.

Your use of technology throughout this process, including email, the internet, and word processing, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.