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About the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba

The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) serves workers and employers through a no-fault insurance system integral to the Manitoba economy. With approximately 600 employees, the WCB is dedicated to ensuring and supporting safe and healthy workplaces.

We put workers and employers at the centre of everything we do, providing services for injury prevention, compensation and facilitating return to health and work. Through SAFE Work Manitoba, a division of the WCB, we collaborate with our partners to build a strong culture of workplace safety and health by preventing injuries and illnesses before they occur.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives, we invite you to join our dedicated team and contribute to a safer Manitoba.

Why work for us?

If you’re looking to make a real difference in your community, grow your career and work in a supportive, inclusive environment, the WCB is the place for you. We offer :

• competitive wages
• compressed work week and flexible start times
• work from home program
• health and wellness spending accounts
• paid mental health and wellness days
• staff appreciation and recognition events
• respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Apply today and see why we’re one of Manitoba’s Top Employers .

The WCB is currently recruiting for a Legal Counsel I to join our Legal Services team.

We are seeking a qualified contract lawyer to join our Legal Services team. In this role, you will provide effective legal advice and support to the WCB, ensuring that the administration of the workers compensation system is conducted lawfully, in compliance with The Workers Compensation Act and other relevant legislation.

We are specifically looking for a candidate with proven experience in contract law and contract drafting. The successful applicant will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a range of legal agreements and for advising internal stakeholders on legal risks, obligations, and strategies related to contractual matters.

To apply and view the full job description please visit www.wcb.mb.ca / careers and submit your application by July 18, 2025.

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Mid-Senior level

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Full-time

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Legal

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Insurance

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