WCB Medical Advisor — two positions
333 Broadway
Details
Date Posted: October 8, 2026
Closing Date: October 30, 2026
Description
The healthcare department of the WCB requires the services of up to two contracted medical consultants who can devote 16 – 20 contracted hours per week to the role.
Job summary
What will you do?
- Consult on medical matters and provide written medical opinions to assist with adjudicator and case management decision making on claims for workplace injuries and illnesses.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with treating healthcare practitioners about relevant medical matters for workplace injury and illness claims, including when there are conflicting opinions.
- Perform physical examinations of injured workers to assist in the formulation of medical opinions.
- As needed, participate in the delivery and development of medical education and training for internal claims staff or external healthcare community, and other special projects related to program development.
- Participate in department meetings.
What the role offers:
- Regular hours with no on-call work.
- Flexible schedules with no on-call work.
- Diverse and challenging work focused on the medical/legal field of occupational medicine and disability management.
- Excellent income potential without the administrative burden and overhead of private practice.
We are looking for someone:
- With 5+ years as a physician
- With excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to communicate about medical matters with treating healthcare practitioners in the community
- Who is licensed and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba
- Who is proficient in electronic communication tools and general computer use
Fellowship or experience in sports medicine or other related specialty is considered an asset. Completion of the foundations course in occupational medicine or other occupational medicine training considered an asset.
Medical Advisors are required to spend the majority of their consult time in person in our Winnipeg office. Consideration will be given to physicians outside of Winnipeg able to provide consult time in person in our Brandon office.
Application deadline Friday October 30, 2026
About us:
The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba serves workers and employers through a no-fault insurance system integral to the Manitoba economy. Funded by employers, the WCB promotes safe and healthy workplaces, facilitates recovery and return to work, delivers compassionate and supportive compensation services to workers and employers, and ensures responsible stewardship of Manitoba’s workers compensation system. For more information, visit wcb.mb.ca.