Occupational Health Nurse

Title: Occupational Health Nurse
Location: Canada (Remote; Calgary preferred)
Position Type: Contract with potential conversion to full-time
Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Position Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to support occupational health programs across Canada. This role will serve as the primary resource for Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) case management, workplace accommodations, return-to-work coordination, health initiatives, and the occupational health surveillance program.

The successful candidate will work closely with HSE, People & Culture (P&C), employees, healthcare providers, WCB and third-party partners to ensure compliance with company policies and provincial regulatory requirements while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and employee care. The role will also support the implementation and oversight of an automated health surveillance platform.

Key Responsibilities
1. Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) Case Management

• Manage occupational injury and illness claims across multiple Canadian provinces.
• Serve as the primary liaison with provincial Workers' Compensation Boards.
• Coordinate return-to-work planning and case progression with employees, supervisors, healthcare providers, WCB representatives and employee assistance plan representatives.
• Maintain WCB accounts and ensure compliance with provincial reporting requirements.
• Partner with payroll and internal stakeholders to ensure WCB claim-related documentation and account administration is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor claim status, costs, and opportunities for early intervention and successful return-to-work outcomes.

2. Disability Management & Workplace Accommodations

• Evaluate accommodation requests and recommend alternative work arrangements if required.
• Coordinate alternative workplace accommodation plans in collaboration with physicians, employees, managers, P&C (i.e. formerly HR), and other stakeholders.
• Provide guidance regarding modified duties, fitness-for-work recommendations, and return-to-work strategies.
• Support compliance with provincial disability management and accommodation requirements.

3. Alcohol & Drug Program Management

• Manage occupational health-related aspects of alcohol and drug testing cases.
• Coordinate post-test requirements for employees who fail drug or alcohol testing requirements.
• Work closely with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providers, including Homewood Health, to support assessment and rehabilitation processes.
• Track recommendations, treatment plans, follow-up testing schedules, documentation, and return-to-work requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive employee health information.

4. Health Surveillance Program Oversight

• Support administration and oversight of occupational health surveillance programs.
• Partner with third-party provider, to coordinate health surveillance activities.
• Monitor medical surveillance processes and employee health records in accordance with privacy requirements.
• Provide operational oversight and subject matter expertise for the implementation and ongoing management of a health surveillance automation system.

5. Program Administration & Compliance

• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee medical and personal health information.
• Support compliance with applicable provincial occupational health and privacy regulations.
• Develop and maintain documentation, case files, and program records.
• Collaborate with HSE, P&C, Legal, Payroll, and external healthcare providers on employee health matters.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to occupational health and employee wellness programs.

Required Qualifications

• Experience managing Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) claims and return-to-work programs in Canada.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating workplace accommodations and disability management programs.
• Strong understanding of provincial workers' compensation legislation and processes.
• Experience working with sensitive employee medical information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, leadership, healthcare professionals, and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent case management, organization, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with a national team.
• Experience with SAP preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Occupational Health Nurse, or similar healthcare background.
• Occupational health, employee wellness, disability management, or healthcare case management experience.
• Experience supporting employees in industrial, manufacturing, energy, oil & gas, or field-service environments.
• Multi-provincial WCB experience.
• Experience administering alcohol and drug testing programs.
• Knowledge of Canadian occupational health, disability management, and accommodation practices.

Key Competencies

• Case Management
• Disability & Accommodation Management
• Return-to-Work Coordination
• Occupational Health Programs
• Regulatory Compliance
• Confidential Information Management
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Systems & Process Improvement
• Attention to Detail
• Professional Judgment

Additional Information

• Remote work arrangement available in Canada.
• Calgary, Alberta location preferred but not required.
• No routine travel required.
• The position supports employees across multiple Canadian provinces.
• Typical active WCB caseload may vary, generally ranging from a few active cases to five or more concurrent cases depending on business activity.

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