As an equal opportunity employer, we are looking to build a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our clients and the customers we serve. Learn more about working for WCB at Careers - WCB Alberta Job Title: Medical Consultant Job Type: Contractor / Job Location: Edmonton, Alberta MEDICAL CONSULTANT MEDICAL SERVICES Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta Interested in guiding the best medical care for Albertans injured on the job? This could be the position for you! Our physicians enjoy a balanced lifestyle without the worries of private practice. If you have experience treating musculoskeletal injuries from general practice, sports medicine, occupational medicine or emergency medicine, then don’t miss this opportunity! We offer: Regular hours with no on call. Flexible schedules with the option of working full or part-time (with a minimum of 20 hours). Challenging work in the field of disability management. No direct patient contact - medical consultants provide medical opinions and speak with treating physicians to guide recovery. Excellent income potential without the administrative burden and overhead of private practice. Qualifications: Experience in diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal injury with a background in general practice, sports medicine, or emergency medicine. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and share information and knowledge, both within the WCB team and with external clinicians, to improve patient treatment access and recovery outcomes. Understanding of the impact that psychosocial issues might have on recovery. Listed on the General Register of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta with a full practice permit with no conditions. If you wish to apply for this contracted position, please send a cover letter with your CV directly to physician.opportunities@wcb.ab.ca. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact the same mailbox. Note: This hybrid position includes remote work performed within Alberta with infrequent on-site work at the nearest WCB office (Edmonton or Calgary). Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security clearance. Closes: March 31, 2026 We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. At WCB-Alberta, people are at the heart of everything we do. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, equitable workplace where all qualified persons can thrive. We’re a not-for-profit organization that serves as a neutral administrator of the workers' compensation system for the province. Every day, we work hard to make a difference in the lives of our customers—the nearly two million workers we cover and the nearly 200,000 employers whose contributions fund worker benefits, return-to-work programs and health care services to help those who have been hurt on the job. At WCB-Alberta, you too can make a difference. WCB-Alberta is recognized as one of Alberta's Top 85 Employers for 2025! Click here to learn more about this award.
