Occupational Health Nurse

Ontario Mining Association; Timmins; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining organization is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to join their Timmins Operations team on a contract basis. The role involves promoting and supporting employee health, safety, and wellness through medical care and health initiatives. Candidates should have a nursing degree, relevant experience, and a positive attitude. Competitive salary and benefits after 3 months are offered, along with the requirement to relocate to Timmins.

Benefits

Company-paid extended medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Nursing experience in acute care, occupational health, community health or public health.
• Access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• WSIB/Injury/Return to Work Case management experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide First Aid/Primary Aid to employees.
• Assist with WSIB post-occupational injury assessment and case management.
• Support the management of employee health surveillance programs.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate degree in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

About The Organization

Lake Shore Gold (a subsidiary of Pan American Silver) is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Bell Creek Complex, located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow vein longhole stoping methods. Ore is then transported to the surface via a modern 1080m deep shaft capable of 4800tpd.

About Timmins, Ontario

Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world‑class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross‑country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide throughout year.

About The Opportunity

We are looking to hire an Occupational Health Nurse to join our Timmins Operations team in Timmins, ON, on a contract basis for 12‑18 months. The schedule for this position is Monday‑Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10 hrs/day. Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp‑based position. The role of the Occupational Health Nurse will be to promote and support employee health, safety, and wellness through medical care, case management, and health initiatives that foster a safe and healthy workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide First Aid/Primary Aid to employees
• Assist with WSIB post‑occupational injury assessment and case management
• Advise/assist with modified work activities as needed
• Act as a resource for Human Resources for any non‑occupational RTW consultations as required
• Support the management of employee health surveillance programs (i.e., lead, DPM, silica, etc.)
• Support Diversity and Inclusion programming
• Support the development of employee health and wellness programming including mental health and healthy lifestyles initiatives
• Support the development and review of ergonomics and job task/physical demands analysis
• Develop health promotion initiatives (training/information sessions, bulletin boards)
• Keep up to date with legal and professional changes associated with public health and occupational health and safety
• Support the distribution of communications and education to all employees on trends/issues related to workplace health/safety
• Maintain employee health records in a manner that ensures confidentiality and employee privacy
• Perform any other duties as may be required

More About You

While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.

• Undergraduate degree in Nursing, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2‑5 years of Nursing experience in acute care, occupational health, community health or public health
• Access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license
• WSIB/Injury/Return to Work Case management experience is considered an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn experientially
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada

About The Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive salary as well as the following benefits after 3 months:

• Company‑paid extended medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life/accidental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue

To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:
Lake Shore Gold - Human Resources
P.O. Box 1067
Timmins ON
P4N 7H9
Email: [e-mail]
Fax [phone]

Lake Shore Gold is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.