Occupational Health Medical Director

Lifemark; Saint John; Remote; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services provider in Canada seeks an Occupational Health Medical Director to provide strategic oversight of workplace health programs. The role includes ensuring compliance with health regulations, leading a team of health professionals, and developing policies for workplace safety. Candidates should hold a medical degree, have extensive experience in occupational health, and possess strong leadership skills. This is a remote opportunity with one day a week onsite.

Benefits

Flexible work location

Equal employment opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in occupational health.
• Familiarity with Canadian health and safety laws.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the occupational health team.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Develop occupational health policies tailored to Canadian workplace standards.

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 provides services in over 300 physiotherapy clinics in 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:

1. 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.

2. 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).
• Adhere to Workers’ Compensation Boards (WCB) (e.g., WSIB in Ontario, WCB Alberta, WorkSafeBC) and privacy laws such as PIPEDA and provincial health information protection acts (e.g., PHIPA in Ontario).
• Prepare for and support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews by regulatory bodies.

3. 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.

4. 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 (F AFs), and long-term disability (LTD) claims.
• Ensure timely documentation and communication with insurers and internal stakeholders.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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. 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 talent at lifemark.ca

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