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Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal

The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) processes appeals about WorkSafeBC decisions. WCAT serves all communities in B.C. Our office is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking Musqueam people, and our work spans the traditional territories of 204 First Nations and 38 Métis chartered communities across B.C. We honour all our hosts and their welcome and graciousness toward our work and the people we serve.

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  • WE’RE CURRENTLY HIRING LAW SUMMER STUDENT

    Learn more about this opportunity.

    The position is open to first and second-year law students who are pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. WCAT is looking or a student to fill this position from May 3 to August 27, 2027.  The position is only open to Indigenous applicants.

    If you have any questions, please contact WCATRecruit@wcat.bc.ca or at 236-235-1512.

    The posting closing date is Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 1:00 pm.

  • WCAT Accessibility Plan and page

    In recognition of National AccessAbility Week, WCAT is announcing the launch of its Accessibility Plan (PDF, 267 KB). WCAT is committed to making sure that all parties who appear before us can access our services and participate fully in their appeals. WCAT’s Accessibility Plan identifies the areas we want to focus on to makes WCAT more accessible. We commit to updating this plan every three years, and to reporting back on how we achieved our goals in our annual report. For more information on our plan, and on accessibility at WCAT, visit our Accessibility page.