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Vision

WAO is a proactive, innovative and progressive organization demonstrating excellence in advice, education and representation to workers, their dependents and other stakeholders while fostering safe and healthy workplaces.

Mission

To work towards a system of workers’ compensation that serves the needs of workers, their dependents and other stakeholders, in a timely, responsive, innovative and accountable manner.

Values

  1. Teamwork – We support each other and those we work with across organizational boundaries.
  2. Respect – We treat each other and those we serve with respect, dignity, fairness and courtesy.
  3. Diversity – We recognize and value the diversity in our work environment and in our clients.
  4. Work-life Balance – We uphold healthy work-life balance initiatives and practices.
  5. Accountability – We are open and transparent in our decision making.
  6. Innovation – We commit to building a dynamic work environment that promotes innovation and continuous learning.
  7. Excellence – We strive for efficient and effective work processes to attain individual and organizational performance excellence.
  8. Service Delivery – We encourage feedback from each other, our clients, and other stakeholders to strengthen our leadership and service delivery potential.
  9. Collaboration – We collaborate with other branches, agencies and stakeholders to foster safe and healthy workplaces in the Province of British Columbia.
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