Occupational Health Medical Director

Lifemark Health Group; Saint John; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Occupational Health Medical Director responsible for overseeing workplace health programs across Canada. The role requires a medical degree and relevant experience in occupational health. Key responsibilities include regulatory compliance, clinical leadership, and policy development. The position offers flexibility with remote capabilities and aims to foster an inclusive workplace environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in occupational health.
• Familiarity with Canadian health and safety laws.
• Strong understanding of workers’ compensation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the occupational health team.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Oversee case management of workplace injuries.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingualism (English/French)

Education

Medical degree (MD or equivalent)

Certification in Occupational Medicine

Job description

Overview

Occupational Health Medical Director (Medical Degree Required)

This position can be based anywhere in Canada - 1 day a week - Independent Contractor Opportunity

Lifemark began over 20 years ago and is currently in a period of significant expansion. Lifemark has over 5,000 employees and operates in over 300 physiotherapy clinics across 9 provinces. Lifemark is also a leading provider of Medical Assessments performing independent medical assessments across Canada under the Viewpoint and AssessMed brands.

Our fast-growing company is looking for a keen and astute professional to join our team!

Position Summary

The Occupational Health Medical Director in Canada is a senior medical professional responsible for the strategic oversight and clinical governance of workplace health programs. This includes ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulations, promoting employee health and safety, managing workplace injury care, and supporting a healthy, productive workforce. The role involves leadership, policy development, and collaboration with HR, safety, and operational leaders.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Clinical Oversight & Medical Leadership: Provide clinical leadership to the occupational health team, including nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and administrative staff. Conduct and oversee fitness-to-work evaluations, medical surveillance, and return-to-work assessments. Guide evidence-based care in alignment with the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons guidelines.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation specific to each province (e.g., Ontario’s OHSA, Alberta OHS Act). Align practices with standards from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and Workers’ Compensation Boards (WCB) (e.g., WSIB in Ontario, WCB Alberta, WorkSafeBC). Ensure privacy in line with PIPEDA and provincial health information protection acts (e.g., PHIPA in Ontario). Prepare for and support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews by regulatory bodies.
• Workplace Health, Safety, and Prevention: Collaborate with joint health and safety committees (JHSC) and EHS professionals to identify workplace hazards and reduce occupational illness and injury. Support compliance with violence and harassment legislation (e.g., Bill 168 in Ontario). Oversee immunization programs (e.g., influenza, COVID-19), ergonomic assessments, and wellness programs.
• Workers’ Compensation & Disability Management: Oversee case management of workplace injuries in collaboration with WCB/WSIB and disability case managers. Provide medical opinions on modified work, functional abilities forms (FAFs), and long-term disability (LTD) claims. Ensure timely documentation and communication with insurers and internal stakeholders.
• Policy Development & Strategic Direction: Develop occupational health policies tailored to Canadian workplace standards. Advise on strategic initiatives such as mental health in the workplace (aligned with CSA Z1003 – National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace). Participate in pandemic and emergency preparedness planning.
• Education, Training & Communication: Educate employees and management on relevant health topics, including WHMIS, communicable disease protocols, and occupational exposure risks. Deliver training sessions on first aid, health promotion, mental wellness, and early symptom reporting.
• Surveillance & Reporting: Monitor trends in absenteeism, occupational illness, and injury. Analyze health surveillance data (e.g., audiometric testing, spirometry) and make recommendations for risk mitigation. Report to leadership on health indicators and outcomes to inform prevention strategies.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with licensure from a provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons.
• Certification in Occupational Medicine or relevant experience in occupational health, minimum 5-7 years' experience.
• Familiarity with Canadian health and safety laws and workers’ compensation systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Bilingualism (English/French) may be preferred in certain provinces (e.g., Quebec, federal organizations).

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada, women, and visible minorities.

Accommodation

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at [e-mail]