Caseworker, Eligibility Review Officer

Job Description

Caseworker Eligibility Review Officer

Human Services Social Development Planning and Partnerships

Status : (1) Regular Full Time & (1) Temporary Full Time - up to 12 months

Salary Range : $74 170 - $88 535 per annum or $40.75 / hour-$48.65 / hour (plus comprehensive benefits where applicable)

Work Mode : Hybrid

• see below for more details about this work mode.

Location : 10 Peel Centre Dr. Brampton ON

Hours of work : 35 hours per week

Who we are : The Human Services department works to provide supports to improve the quality of life for the Peel community. This includes income and social supports affordable housing and early years and child care supports. Human Services works as part of the broader social services sector; collaborating with community partners building capacity and providing funding to respond to the needs of people in our community.

The Role : The Caseworker Eligibility Review r esponds to complaints regarding client eligibility for benefits under the Ontario Works Act by conducting in depth eligibility reviews where appropriate recommending ineligibility for benefits and potential police involvement in the laying of criminal charges for fraud.

What you will do in this role :

What the role requires :

Please note : Successful candidates will be required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check prior to hire. The cost for this reference is the candidates responsibility

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are currently in the bargaining unit. This position is a bargaining unit position represented by CUPE Local 966. Continuous employment is not guaranteed and may be subject to layoffs as outlined in the Collective Agreement Article 15.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us :

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

In this role youll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

Its important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that were compliant with all regulations and policies.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Assessment : There will be an In-person Assessment to be completed as part of the recruitment process. All communication will be sent to the email address attached to your application submission.

Interview : Ourrecruitmentprocesswill include video conference technology

Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.

Ifthis opportunity matches your qualifications and experience please apply on-line.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.

Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6700 strong and s ince 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs long-term care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.

Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact

Please be advised Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicants responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings interview dates) it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Engineering Maintenance,Accounts Management,General Services,Billing,Electronics Engineering,Cleaning Services

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1