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Work History
Education
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Jessica McQuaid

Cynthia ,Alberta

Summary

Over 20 years working in various settings such as Workers' Compensation, Equine Therapy, Job Skills Development for Trades, and Education. These positions include Adjudicator, Program Facilitator, Instructor, Front-line and Educational Assistant roles. A commitment to timely decision making in a fiscally responsible manner, while acknowledging the needs of all stakeholders. Skilled in collaborative and flexible planning.



Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjudicator

Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta
11.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated claims by analyzing case files, conducting interviews, and reviewing relevant documentation.
  • Provided medical and compensation benefits to injured workers in a fiscally responsible manner.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop safe and suitable return to work plans in keeping with relevant legislation and policies.
  • Mentored junior adjudicators on best practices, contributing to enhanced team performance overall.
  • Improved claim processing times by implementing efficient workflows and prioritizing urgent cases.
  • Ensured accurate determinations with meticulous research and thorough investigation of disputes.

Triage Adjudicator

Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta
03.2025 - 09.2025

Ensured timely and fair resolution of claims through proactive stakeholder engagement and case management.

  • Addressed stakeholder concerns to prevent escalations and maintain positive working relationships.
  • Ensured fair and consistent decision-making aligned with policy and entitlement guidelines.
  • Monitored and adjusted return-to-work plans to support successful reintegration.
  • Updated compensation rates and verified payment accuracy for entitlement purposes.
  • Facilitated claim transfers and ensured continuity of case handling across teams
  • Handled a wide range of claim types in a timely and organized manner, adapting to industry-specific needs

Educational Assistant

Unlimited Potential
11.2017 - 04.2020
  • Developed individual programs for students with various challenges and diagnoses such as FASD, ODD, Autism, ADHD, Attachment Disorder, and emotional and physical abuse
  • Ensured company and school policies were upheld
  • Taught one-to-one lessons in life skills and anger management as well as core subjects
  • Acted as a liaison between stakeholders such as the education provider, psychiatrist, parents, and the school board.

Paint Supervisor

Youth Paints
04.2007 - 04.2016
  • Supervised and trained young adults looking to enter the field of exterior and interior painting
  • Ensured Occupational Health & Safety standards were met
  • Oversaw hiring, scheduling, and payment of participants
  • Painted exterior and interior of homes.

Facilitator

Displaced Youth Stone Oaks
04.2001 - 04.2007
  • Worked with children entering foster care in an Emergency Relief Camp setting
  • Generated focus on horse care and creating animal husbandry (care of animals before your own)
  • Ensured company standards of care were met
  • Ensured the safety of all participants
  • Facilitated care of horses including feeding, grooming, and safety.

Education

Nursing Program -

Georgian College
08.2012

Police Foundations -

Georgian College
08.2009

Skills

  • Strategic critical thinking
  • Effective collaboration skills
  • Attention to Detail Proficient at identifying key information required for decision making
  • Team oriented Accomplished at achieving corporate goals
  • Independently motivated Capable of working in an unsupervised environment while maintaining high performance

Certification

  • 09/01/20, Equine Massage Therapy Certificate
  • 12/01/17, Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
  • 12/01/17, Suicide and Self-Harm Intervention
  • 12/01/17, Aboriginal Awareness
  • 11/01/17, Fundamentals of Non-Abusive Crisis Intervention and Personal Safety

Timeline

Triage Adjudicator

Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta
03.2025 - 09.2025

Adjudicator

Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta
11.2021 - Current

Educational Assistant

Unlimited Potential
11.2017 - 04.2020

Paint Supervisor

Youth Paints
04.2007 - 04.2016

Facilitator

Displaced Youth Stone Oaks
04.2001 - 04.2007

Police Foundations -

Georgian College

Nursing Program -

Georgian College
Jessica McQuaid