NOVA SCOTIA/NUNAVUT COMMAND OF
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
Is Hiring a Professional Command Service Officer
Permanent position, full-time, 32.5 hours per week
Starting salary range: To be determined based on experience.
Start Date: February 2025
Workplace: The Royal Canadian Legion is a non-profit, community-based organization that provides free representation services to serving and retired members of the Canadian Forces, RCMP members, veterans, and their families. The privacy and confidentiality of personal information is of paramount importance to the Legion. We work in a stimulating environment that promotes autonomy and decision-making. Our environment offers the opportunity to meet and work with veterans, members, and their families.
Assets:
Any equivalent work experience related to one or more of the
below-mentioned duties will be considered.
Experience working for or in the CAF, RCMP may be given preference.
Have at minimum, a basic understanding of what the Royal Canadian Legion does.
Duties: Mandated by legislation, a Provincial Command Service Officer can assist a Military Member, Veteran, an RCMP or Civilian RCMP member or their families to:
Provide support and advise members and veterans how to receive services, benefits or
access programs, benefits and services under the Pension Act and the Veterans Well-being Act.
Represent, guide and process Veterans' disability claims with Veterans Affairs Canada
(VAC).
Conduct reviews of service medical records and other documents to advise if there is
sufficient evidence for disability claims or if more information is recommended.
Provide advice regarding the evidence required for successful disability claims and other
benefits to VAC.
Analyze when claims are denied and be able to discuss and explain the reasons with the
member or person.
Refer to National Command when Appeals to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board are required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dartmouth, NS B3B 2Z3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 5 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
- French (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- security clearance or willingness to obtain one (required)
Work Location: In person