Fitness for Duty Program Administrator

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear organization located in Chalk River is seeking a Fitness for Duty Program Administrator. The role involves administering assessments, facilitating training on policies related to fitness for duty, and supporting case management. Candidates should possess a health sciences degree, strong communication skills, and a background in addiction treatment. This position provides an opportunity to impact health and safety protocols in a critical sector.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits from day one

Tuition support

Pension

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven experience with Fitness for Duty program implementation.
• Must have a Valid Class 'G' driver’s license.
• Recent Certified Standard First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Administer Fitness for Duty Assessment and Testing per HR direction.
• Facilitating drug and alcohol tests as required.
• Develop and provide training on Fitness for Duty policies.

Skills

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Strong commitment to high-quality service delivery

Excellent organization and time management skills

Knowledge regarding drug and alcohol testing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences

Certification as an addiction treatment professional

Proof of membership in good standing with a regulatory health professional body

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready for a role that challenges and rewards you? Do you have experience administering Fitness for Duty (FFD) assessments and testing? Are you passionate about delivering training on FFD policies, procedures, and resources?

If so, we want to hear from you! Our Chalk River location is currently seeking a Fitness for Duty Program Administrator to join our team. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and support a critical program, apply today!

Overview

What will you be doing!

Responsibilities

• Administering Fitness for Duty Assessment and Testing: taking direction from the Fitness for Duty Policies and Human Resources (HR) on situations requiring drug and alcohol testing, such as post-incident, and identifying position descriptions needing REGDOC pre-placement and random testing.
• Facilitating all drug and alcohol tests for post-incident, pre-placement, random, return to duty, follow-up, and just cause scenarios in alignment with HR policies and direction.
• Arranging fitness for duty assessments (including drug and alcohol testing) with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) nurses acting as second observers for signs and symptoms of impairment in just cause cases.
• Referring employees to Addiction Treatment Services (ATS) when applicable.
• Maintaining communications with ATS, following ATS and CNL return to duty and random testing requirements, and implementing testing regimes with associated key stakeholders and documentation.
• Working with Health Centre staff to arrange medication reviews, psychological assessments, and fatigue assessments when appropriate.
• Adhering to CNL Policy and Regulatory Requirements.
• Coordinating fitness for duty testers and testers’ training.
• Coordinating calibration of drug and alcohol testing equipment.
• Maintaining testing supplies and forms.
• Maintaining and updating testing instructions and procedures.
• Training testers on testing processes in-between formal training cycles.
• Maintaining and communicating the weekly On-Call testers’ schedules.
• Performing test results handling, storage, and communication with sensitivity.
• Compiling, maintaining, and reporting on program statistics, participation, program developments, and outcomes.

• Providing Training on Fitness for Duty (FFD) Policies, Processes, Resources, and Substances: developing and providing training to CNL groups on program requirements and testing processes.
• Providing education sessions on the impact of using various substances (medications, drugs, alcohol) on drug and alcohol testing, as well as on the body.
• Educating on the company FFD policies.
• Educating on Addiction Treatment Services and other program-related topics across CNL.

• Supporting Case Management: collaborating in case management of cases requiring Human Resources (HR) and Management intervention for breaches of CNL’s Fitness for Duty Policies.
• Assisting with Letters of Expectations and Memorandums of Agreement, ensuring all fitness for duty assessments, treatment schedules, testing requirements, and return to duty protocols are adhered to and reflected accordingly.
• Communicating with the Addictions Treatment provider on employee adherence to stipulated attendance, compliance, treatment, and follow-up testing.
• Performing the CNL Contractor Representative role in onboarding, security clearing, maintaining, scheduling, and supporting any contractors related to the Fitness for Duty Program, such as DriverCheck and Renfrew Victoria Hospital ATS.
• Developing and maintaining service provider and community partnerships.
• Collaborating routinely with nuclear industry partners in creating and aligning with industry best practices.
• Engaging in program promotion (engaging, interesting, and relevant).
• Coordinating services, if appropriate, with service provider programs (i.e., Sunlife, Disability Management, Employee and Family Assistance Program, etc.).
• Reporting results and tracking Return on Investment if requested.
• Serving as Health Centre liaison for the Fitness for Duty Program.
• Performing other duties as required to contribute to the overall success of CNL's Fitness for Duty Program, consistent with the position's qualifications and professional practices.

• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Preferably has a health sciences bachelor’s degree or a Diploma.
  • Certification as an addiction treatment professional is considered an asset.
  • Training in Human Resources would be considered an asset.
  • Proof of membership in good standing with a regulatory health professional body, such as a Registered Nurse, is required. Other related credentials (Registered Practical Nurse, Kinesiologist, or Dietitian with malpractice insurance) would be considered an asset.
• Experience
  • 3-5 years of proven experience with Fitness for Duty program implementation and/or Addictions Treatment Services in a nuclear and unionized environment.
  • Must have a Valid Class “G” driver’s license.
  • Recent / updated Certified Standard First Aid training.
  • 3-5 years of experience providing counselling, education, training, and lifestyle coaching.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong commitment to high-quality service delivery.
  • Excellent computer and keyboarding skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and electronic medical charting.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and work within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple changing priorities.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Proven attendance record.
  • Commitment to providing an exceptional professional experience for employees within a challenging and exciting work environment.
  • Knowledge regarding drug and alcohol testing processes and regulations.
  • Knowledge and practices of confidentiality in handling sensitive medical and personal information.
  • Ability to develop and deliver education sessions one-on-one and in group settings regarding fitness for duty programs, drug and alcohol use education and recommending CNL’s support and treatment services.
  • Knowledge in Fitness for Duty program implementation and/or Addictions Treatment Services in a nuclear and unionized environment.
  • Knowledge of services and interfaces regarding addiction treatment counselling, treatment services, education, and training.
  • Security Clearance Eligibility Required
    • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

  Why CNL?

  Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

  We offer a complete total rewards package:

  • Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal).
  • Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period.
  • Tuition support,
  • and a pension!

  Location and on-site expectations are described, including that this role is fully onsite at Chalk River with occasional remote work if desired by the employee. CNL is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and provides accommodations during the hiring process if needed. The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. CNL recognizes their historic connection to this place as well as the contributions of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples.