Occupational Health Lead Coaldale (36290)

Position Title: Lead Occupational Health Coaldale

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time

Position Location: Coaldale

Grade:Grade 04

Requisition ID:36290

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

Serve as the plants medical professional under the general direction of a local Occupational Provider. Administers Workers Compensation claims and directly manages the Companys return-to-work program. Administers first aid emergency medical treatment in cases of accidents or illnesses. Manages Occupational Health Programs such as hearing conservation programs and administers hearing tests as needed. Administers wellness programs that are designed to enhance employees health and welfare. Maintains confidential accurate up-to-date medical and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) records for the location. Works closely with the plant general management taking a proactive approach toward providing a safe working environment.

What youll be doing.

• Provide direct patient care to employees. Responsible for initializing medical care for all work-related injuries and illnesses. Assess the nature of and treat work-related injuries and illnesses conduct pre-employment and periodic health examinations administer immunizations and medications and provide health counseling and education. Monitor the health status of employees and coordinate medical referrals when necessary. Assume responsibility to treat work related injuries and illnesses and/or recommend appropriate treatment.
• Contacts physician and hospital to arrange further medical treatment when needed. Coordinates the administration of and/or provides immunizations and vaccines.
• Develop and implement health programs for employees supervisors and managers. Coordinate and facilitate health and wellness initiatives like exercise smoking cessation and stress reduction programs. Collaborate with other professionals such as industrial hygienists and ergonomists to identify and mitigate workplace hazards and promote safe work practices.
• Facilitate and coordinate health programs and processes in partnership with Health and Safety and Human Resources. Conduct and/or coordinate periodic training including but not limited to first aid CPR wellness hearing conservation blood-borne pathogens medical surveillance (forklift fit testing and other exposure monitoring surveillance) ergonomics respiratory protection and OSHA reporting.
• Responsible for the administration of Workers Compensation benefits and STD/FMLA and works on a professional confidential level with hospitals physicians and other health care providers to ensure proper treatment.
• Manages the sites Return to Work program and plans with support from operation leaders Fitness for Duty and Physical Capabilities Program including follow-up with employees on the jobs they are returning to and provides continual communication to management on employee work restrictions and changes to their physical limitations/abilities. Partnering with the safety manager and being a key liaison to workers compensation and claims branches.
• Responsible for all written and verbal communication that may or may not be confidential pertaining to the medical department including employee education in health and safety procedures Workers Compensation claims and procedures and accumulation of medical histories on all employees.
• Oversees the general health and wellness of the McCain employees which includes but is not limited to the following: monitor the functioning of the Blood Pressure machines & AED Champion and coordinate the various Wellness programs smoking cessation program and educational programs (bathroom postings brochure racks handouts) and assist with employee suggestion program.
• Oversee the ongoing process of updating and development of the Functional Job Analysis.
• Facilitate and oversee the ongoing process of the Post-work employment screens eye & hearing exams etc. which are utilized in the hiring process and with those employed who move into upgraded positions within the plant.
• Support onsite EAP program where required
• Lead annual Drug-Free Workplace Training and Reasonable Suspicion training
• Additional responsibilities as required: The successful candidate will work with employers to develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures such as protocols for handling hazardous materials or responding to workplace accidents. The successful candidate may also conduct workplace health and safety audits assess environmental and ergonomic hazards and develop strategies for preventing
• Testimony in legal proceedings related to workplace health and safety.

What youll need to be successful.

The successful candidate will have graduated from a preferred four (4) year degree Registered Nursing program. Prefer at least four years as a licensed nurse practitioner or two years as a registered nurse with experience as an occupational health nurse in a manufacturing facility. Advanced bilingual speaking and writing skills are preferred in certain geographies.

The preferred candidate will have exposure to the following: industrial safety programs ergonomic programs a variety of health & wellness programs and Disability/Workers Compensation Laws and policies including continuous updating of the same. Must be able to maintain updated certification for First Aid CPR & AED and maintain accreditation for managing the plant Hearing Conservation program.

About the team.

The position reports directly to the Human Resource Manager. The incumbent works closely with the Site Safety & Security Manager in carrying out the Companys approach toward safety management at the location. The incumbent works closely with the location Human Resource professional on sensitive healthcare issues job placement and reasonable medical accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

Compensation Package:$58800.00-$78500.00CAD annually

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education/training and other organizational needs.

Benefits: At McCainwere on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employeesare eligible for the following benefits:health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacationandholidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level location and nature of the benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse antiracist inclusive merit-based and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Employee Privacy Policy

Job Family:Human Resources
Division:NA HR
Department:Human Resources Coaldale
Location(s): CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale

Company:McCain Foods (Canada)