Valerie Prather, Cherie Klassen, Gina Savoie
Panel 4 – Occupational Health Stream – Workplace Wellness and the Law
September 24th Day Two – Macleod Hall A & B South Building 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Workplace Wellness and the Law, through the legislation lens
Gina Savoie
Session Description
The workplace often provides positive impacts to mental health, including, a sense of purpose, routine, personal growth and development, and opportunities for support and social connection. Unfortunately, that same environment may also expose an individual to traumatic or other distressing events which may have a negative impact on mental health and may result in a psychological injury. This presentation aims to enhance understanding of the legislation, policy, and supports available for recovery and return to work through the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta (WCB) for those who have experienced a work-related psychological injury.
Learning Objectives
- Enhance understanding of what constitutes a work-related psychological injury and the legislative and policy framework that governs the acceptance of and management of psychological injury claims.
- Describe the steps involved to navigate the claims process from initial report, through claim adjudication, to ongoing care planning and ultimately return to work.
- Explore how the care team including the claim owner, employer, treatment providers and injured worker collaborate to promote successful recovery and return-to-work.
References
Worker’s Compensation Act – WCB Alberta
Policy and Information Manual – WCB Alberta
BIO
Gina Savoie is the Manager of Special Care Services and Psychological Support Services at WCB-Alberta. In her role, Gina leads multiple client services teams responsible for adjudication and disability management of primary psychological injury and severe physical injury claims. She also oversees a team of clinical psychological consultants and assistants, as well as a team dedicated to connecting workers with community resources beyond the scope of their WCB claims.
Gina’s career began as an Occupational Therapist at Millard Health, WCB-Alberta’s rehabilitation center, where she provided frontline care for injured workers. Her expertise includes assessment, treatment, and return-to-work planning for individuals with physical injuries, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, mild traumatic brain injury, and other psychosocial barriers resulting from workplace hazards. Since 2008, Gina has leveraged her extensive knowledge and experience to enhance the provision of treatment and disability management of primary and secondary psychological injuries through leadership roles within Millard Health and WCB-Alberta client services.
Other Panel Members
Join us for the Alberta Recovery Summit, hosted by the 9th Annual Recovery Capital Conference taking place on September 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2025.
Session Streams
- Health Care and Recovery
- Indigenous Health
- Occupational Health and Safety
Key Details
- DAY ONE September 23rd – 5:30 pm 6:30: Early Badge Pick Up and Networking Reception, 6:30 pm to 8 pm Pre Conference Presentation
- DAY TWO September 24th – 8:45 am to 5 pm: Keynote Speakers and Breakout Sessions
- DAY THREE September 25th – 9 am to 5 pm: Keynote Speakers and Breakout Sessions
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Schedule
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Speakers
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