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Announcements & Events

We Are Hiring! - June 05, 2026

We are hiring!

 

The WCB is currently undergoing a business transformation initiative, and part of that involves growing our team! We have multiple positions open, offering different ways to contribute your skills and make an impact. Take a look and see whether one might be a good fit for you!

  • Organizational Change Management Specialist
  • Case Coordinator (2)
  • Long Term Benefits Case Coordinator (2)
  • Entitlement Officer
  • Claims and Compensation Administrative Support (2)

 

 View the complete job postings. 

Brain Injury Awareness Month - June 05, 2026

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month.

 

Every year, workers across various industries suffer head injuries that can lead to serious consequences ranging from immediate issues like concussions and skull fractures to long-term effects like cognitive impairment and memory loss.

 

 Learn more about preventing head injuries. 

Atlantic Canada First Responders’ Mental Health Conference - June 04, 2026

Over the past two days, our team attended the Atlantic Canada First Responders’ Mental Health Conference, hosted by Wounded Warriors Canada and Trillium Health Partners’ Insight Health Solutions. As a proud sponsor and partner, we were grateful to support this important conversation on first responder mental health and well-being. We also recognize Allison Wyatt, Director of Claims and Compensation at WCB, for presenting at the conference. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and helped strengthen support for those who serve our communities.

 

 

Learn more about our partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada. 

WCB Newsletter - June 04, 2026

Have you signed up for the WCB’s newsletter yet?

Stay updated on workplace safety regulations, best practices, programs, resources and more!

Our next newsletter is coming out NEXT WEEK.

 

Subscribe here. 

Upcoming Workshops - June 03, 2026

June is here, bringing brighter days, warmer weather and your last chance to take part in our 2026 Spring Workplace Safety Education Sessions!

 

Sign up and start the summer with fresh, up-to-date safety knowledge and skills. These are our final workshops until the fall so don’t miss out!

 

Upcoming in-person sessions:

Supervisor Safety

June 4 – Montague

 

 

   

Young and Vulnerable Workers

June 9 – Charlottetown

 

Supervisor Safety

June 11 – Alberton  

 

Health and Safety Committees & Safety Leadership

June 16 – Charlottetown

 

 Register now to secure your spot. 

We are hiring! - June 02, 2026

We are hiring!

 

The WCB is looking for an IT Infrastructure Administrator to join our team.

 

Do you possess a post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field?

 

Do you have extensive experience in the management, administration and support of networks, servers, storage and databases?

 

If so, then this position may be the perfect fit for you!

 

 

Apply now! 

Annual General Meeting - June 01, 2026

The WCB’s Annual General Meeting will take place online on June 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

 

The meeting will kick off with a presentation on how we are modernizing our processes, followed by highlights from the WCB's 2025 Annual Report.

 

We’re looking forward to seeing you online.

 

Register today by calling 902-368-5680 or email amacphail@wcb.pe.ca.

The Workers Compensation Board partners with Rural Action Centres and CBDC - May 13, 2026

 Charlottetown, May 13, 2026 – The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) has partnered with Rural Action Centres and CBDC to offer in-person occupational health and safety (OHS) workshops across PEI. The workshops, which are free to attend and cover a wide range of OHS topics, are being held at Rural Action Centre and CBDC locations in Montague, Summerside and Alberton. 

 

 

“We are pleased to partner with the WCB to offer this training,” said Maxine Rennie, Executive Director of Alberton Rural Action Centre and CBDC West Prince Ventures. “We work to connect businesses, service providers and community stakeholders to build vibrant and prosperous rural communities. Providing access to this training will build healthier and safer workplaces in rural communities across PEI.” 

 

 

Danny Miller, the WCB’s Director of OHS says that access to training strengthens workplace safety culture across the Island. Safety is a shared responsibility, and training provides clarity on everyone’s roles and responsibilities in workplace safety. Through the partnership with RAC, we’re making it easier for employers and workers in rural PEI to access the training they need to stay safe at work.”

 

 

 Workshop Topics: 

  • Health and Safety Committee Basics & Safety Leadership
  • Identifying and Controlling Hazards
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Basics
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Essentials for Seasonal Businesses
  • Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
  • Safety Orientation Responsibilities
  • Safety Programs
  • Supervisor Safety
  • Young and Vulnerable Workers
  • WCB Claims

 

The next workshop, OHS Essentials for Seasonal Businesses, takes place May 14 at the Montague RAC location.

 

 

  See the WCB’s full calendar of upcoming in-person workshops and training options.    

  Register for an OHS workshop in Montague or Alberton.  

 

For more information, contact WCB Communications at news@wcb.pe.ca or 902-388-8671.

 

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