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| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Oct 02, 2022 |
Job Description
Occupational Health Nurse
The Opportunity
Maple Leaf Foods is embarking on one of the most exciting journeys in its history through the build and startup of a world-class, leading edge manufacturing facility producing premium, value added fresh poultry products. The new 640,000 square foot facility will call London, ON home and will employ over 1,600 employees as we ramp up operations over the next few years.We are looking for equally enthusiastic people who want to join our team as we start to climb our own version of Everest. As with every great feat, the realities of this opportunity may come with some challenges and we are looking for people who have the commitment to working through these together. We believe that participation in this start-up requires great passion for our objectives, the flexibility to adapt to the needs of the environment, and a resilient spirit rooted in the desire to achieve winning results as a team. Together we believe we will do great things for our people, our consumers, and our communities.
If you think that this opportunity might be for you, we encourage you to read more details about this exciting role below.
A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do:
The Occupational Health Nurse will work closely with Managers, Supervisors and individual employees to promote occupational health and safety compliance in the plant. They will focus on education, promotion, and restoration of employee’s health; as well as, monitor positive health models to make Maple Leaf a safe and healthy work environmentAs an Occupational Health Nurse, you will:
- Manage short and long-term disability claims and assist on WSIB claims including early intervention, administration, early and safe return to work plans.
- Liaise and communicate with all medical and health professionals providing care to employees if that care impacts employee’s capabilities
- Act as the WSIB Program Administrator
- File Form 7’s
- Initiate the Return to Work program with the support of Operations and Reliability
- Keep an up to date Modified Work Tracker to ensure workers are being accommodated appropriately and communicate with the appropriate Team Leaders/Group Leaders/Operations Leaders/Health and Safety if updates are required.
- Review all accepted WSIB claims for potential of appeal, file appeals and ultimately present submissions in support of the appeal
- Manages health and safety programs, such as modified duty plans, ergonomics, hearing testing, preventative stretching, heat/cold stress, etc.
- Provide first aid for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illness, including assessments, follow-ups and referral as indicated
- Participates in the Occupational Health maintenance program through various activities.
- Participate in programs such as blood pressure clinics, flu clinics, first aid and CPR training.
- Teaching and encouraging employees to practice healthy lifestyles.
- Promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
- Maintain confidential medical records
- Referrals to employee assistance providers as necessary
What we have to offer you:
- Be part of a company with an inspiring and unique vision, with a deep commitment to sustainability and expanding its leadership in sustainable protein across North America
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that start on your first day of employment
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Commitment to Learning – courses, resources and tools provided to all employees
- Employee Assistance Program
What you will bring:
- Registered Nurse, nurse practitioner or first responder.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Educating employees about preventative care and prescribed treatments.
- Experience in WSIB claims management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with Union and Management.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with high level of accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced changing manufacturing environment.
- Ability to take the initiative and problem solve.
- Work with minimal supervision and be active team member.
Maple Leaf Foods is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all our employees. As part of this commitment, we have adopted a number of COVID-19 safety measures, including a requirement for all employees to be fully vaccinated by March 31, 2022 and to show proof of vaccination. In keeping with this policy, successful candidates will need to provide proof of vaccination by March 31, 2022 (or prior to their first day of work if the start date is after March 31, 2022). We will of course consider accommodations for anyone unable to be vaccinated following human rights and other applicable laws
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.
Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com
Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.
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