WCB P.E.I. rolls out 2012 operational plan • WCB Manitoba opens new office in Brandon • WCB Manitoba appoints new president and CEO • New president and CEO of WorkSafeNB appointed • WCB Nova Scotia appoints new CEO • New vice-chair appointed to N.B. Appeals Tribunal • New OHS scholarship for University of Alberta accepting applications • WorkSafe Saskatchewan rolls out youth safety contest • WorkSafeBC imposes almost $5 million in penalties for 2011
WCB P.E.I. rolls out 2012 operational plan
CHARLOTTETOWN — The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Prince Edward Island has introduced its operational plan for 2012. The document describes the actions the WCB will take to achieve the goals of its 2007-2012 strategic plan. It looks at steps to fulfilling goals in key action areas including injury prevention, improving outcomes for workers with soft tissue injuries, service delivery, information technology, human resources, legislation and strategic planning. In the area of information technology the board plans to incorporate e-business standards into system upgrade initiatives. The actions for improving HR include developing and incorporating core competencies for managers and leaders and evaluating the performance of management. In terms of financial goals, the board plans to implement employer assessment payroll audit improvements and monitor the impacts of changing accounting standards on the financial position. The plan is available at: www.wcb.pe.ca/DocumentManagement/Document/pub_operationalplan2012.pdf
Brandon, Man. — The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) has opened a new office in Brandon. The office will service workers and employers located in Brandon and surrounding areas. The office will provide initial adjudication of claims and case management functions. It will also offer a range of services such as health care examinations, vocational rehabilitation and SAFE Work services as well as some assessment services. In the past, customers travelled to Winnipeg for these services or Winnipeg staff traveled to Brandon. Since hiring Dan Robertson as regional director in May, the new office has hired a total of 15 employees. The WCB now has three offices in Manitoba, including a head office in Winnipeg and a small satellite office in Thompson that provides initial adjudication of claims and case management services.
