Occupational Health Nurse

Canadian Pacific Railway; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A North American transnational railroad is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to enhance employee wellbeing and operational safety. The role involves managing health programs, coordinating disability management, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Candidates should have RN certification and experience in occupational health. This position offers a flexible benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive pension and retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nurse in a clinical setting.
• Experience in occupational health or disability case management preferred.
• Strong understanding of Human Rights and Privacy legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fitness-to-work policies.
• Manage medical assessment programs for employees.
• Coordinate disability management and return-to-work programs.
• Champion drug and alcohol programs within operations.
• Educate employees on health strategies and compliance.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Occupational Health Management

Regulatory Compliance

Disability Case Management

Education

Registered Nurse certification

Occupational Health Nursing Certificate

Job description

Occupational Health Nurse

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Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

As an Occupational Health Nurse at CPKC, you’ll play a crucial role in empowering employee wellbeing and operational safety across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring alignment with federal regulations and company policies. You will promote health programs, innovative health solutions to ensure workforce well-being and resilience in a fast-paced railway setting. From driving return-to-work strategies, fitness-to-work assessments, and drug and alcohol screenings to promoting compliance and wellness programs, your impact will reach employees at every stage of their career.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fitness-to-work medical policies and procedures that address employee readiness, ensuring alignment with operational needs
• Manage employment and periodic medical assessment programs, supporting employees and prospective hires in their health journeys across the U.S. and Canada
• Coordinate disability management and return-to-work programs, encouraging resilience, recovery, and successful reintegration into work following illness or injury
• Champion drug and alcohol programs, embedding safety and compliance into our operations while promoting a culture of accountability
• Collaborate across teams to align health initiatives with CPKC’s Health Services protocols, ensuring adherence to federal regulations and company policies
• Educate employees and leaders on proactive health strategies and compliance, crafting a shared dedication to health and wellness throughout the organization
• Advocate for occupational health innovation, driving ongoing improvement and ensuring programs evolve to meet organizational and regulatory standards
• Collaborate closely with diverse collaborators to ensure employees can confidently and safely contribute to the success of CPKC’s railway operations

Qualifications

• Current registration with College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta, (CARNA), Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta, (NPAA), College or Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta, (CLPNA)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Nurse in a clinical setting is required and experience in the field of occupational health or disability case management is preferred
• Strong understanding of Human Rights Legislation, Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, Workers Compensation, Privacy legislation and other related Federal regulations (U.S. and Canada) will be given a preference
• Post graduate training related to Occupational Health/Clinical Case Management (e.g. Occupational Health Nursing Certificate) will be given a preference

What CPKC Has to Offer

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive plan
• Annual fitness subsidy

Pre-employment Requirements

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references

Becoming a Railroader

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Culture of Inclusion

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).