Kim Crane
- Jan 25, 2023
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CLAIMS PROCESSOR-TEMPORARY-PAMINKEWIN JUSTICE DEPARTMENT -

Claims Processor (temporary) first nations drinking water settlement

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Under the direction of the Senior Manager, the claims processor will be responsible for the intake processing of claim forms for the first Nation Drinking Water Settlement. The Settlement Agreement only applies to individuals residing on Samson Cree Nation that have been subject to long-term drinking water advisory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

· Ability to communicate with Samson Cree Nation members making applications in a respectful, courteous manner always.

· Ability to speak the Cree language when assisting Elders

· Responds to inquires respecting Claims and Claim Forms.

· Must be able to work under pressure.

· Must have proficient writing skills, and the working knowledge of computers and associated software applications.

· Ability to work with the Membership Department when required for Claim Form needs.

· Must keep accurate records of claims received, claims deemed ineligible and the reason(s) for that determination, and any appeals from the Court Appointed Administrator’s decisions and the outcomes of those Appeals.

· Prepares written reports when needed for meetings of the elected Chief and Council, the Nipiy Standing Committee, and Paminkewin Standing Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must have a minimum of a graduate degree or technical training from a recognized institution.

· Must be punctual and dependable.

· Must have a clear understanding of relevant facts, assess liability, and have the skills necessary to coordinate, disseminate information to claimants.

· Must work with Court appointed Administrator whose duties and responsibilities are specified in the Federal Court document.

· Must have a working knowledge of the ADR process that draws on the Samson Cree Nation legal traditions specific to and defined by Samson Cree Nation.

· Must be able to work with Class members, Estate Executors, Estate Claimants and Personal Representatives, and be familiar with Estate and Wills processes.

· Must be familiar with the Schedules to the Agreement as incorporated into and form part of the Agreement. (Schedules A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J).

· Ensuring in the review of Claim forms and Band Council confirmations, and determining, subject to section 7.02(2) in the case of a Band Council Confirmation:

(i) A claimant’s membership in the class.

(ii) The dates and places a claimant were ordinarily resident.

(iii) A claimant’s entitlement to individual damage if any.

(iv) A claimant’s entitlement to specific injuries compensation, if any.

· Adhere to the principles governing claims process, to be expeditions, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and non-traumatizing to participants.

· Identify and implement service times by appointment for Claim Form processing.

· Must monitor and keep record of Claimant Eligibility Decision Approvals

Confidentiality:

· Any information provided, created, or obtained while implementing the Settlement Agreement and Claims Processing must be kept confidential and will not be used for any purpose other than what is covered in the agreement.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

· Subject to drug testing

· Must submit a Criminal Records check

· Must sign and abide by the Oath of Confidentiality.

CLOSING DATE: January 30th, 2023

INTERVIEWS: TO BE ANNOUNCED

For applications and further information, please contact:

Samson Cree Nation Telephone: (780) 585-3793

Personnel Department Extension: 107

Box 159 Fax: (780) 585-2088

Maskwacis, AB, T0C-1N0 Email: personnel.179@gmail.com