Health & Safety Nurse

Maple Leaf Foods; London; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits

Pension Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Learning & development

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a Health & Safety Nurse to promote occupational health and safety compliance in our manufacturing plants. You will educate, promote and restore employee health, and manage WSIB claims to maintain a safe workplace across Canada.

The role requires a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner with WSIB experience, strong communication, and MS Office proficiency. Competitive CAD salary 59k–87k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience with WSIB claims management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with Union and Management.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage short and long-term disability claims and assist WSIB claims.
• Coordinate with medical professionals involved in employee care.
• Act as WSIB Program Administrator: file Form 7s and manage Return to Work processes.
• Maintain a Modified Work Tracker and communicate updates to leaders.
• Provide first aid and health programs as needed.
• Promote healthy lifestyle habits and a safe work environment.

Skills

WSIB claims management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Registered Nurse

Nurse practitioner

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

Health & SafetyNurse 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 environment.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount.

Base Salary: $59,000 – $87,000 CAD base pay annually.

The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• 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 You’ll Bring:

• Registered Nurse or nurse practitioner
• 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.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team [e-mail].

Our 13,500 team members work in 20+ locations across Canada and the U.S. Find out where our plants and offices are located.

There’s no limit to how far you can take your career at Maple Leaf Foods. We’re a team of people with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skills who challenge each other every day to learn and grow. When you join our team, your opportunities for growth are endless.