Occupational Health Practitioner

Runnymede Healthcare Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Runnymede Healthcare Centre is seeking an Occupational Health Practitioner to deliver a comprehensive employee health surveillance program in alignment with the Public Hospitals Act and OHA/OMA guidelines.

You will collaborate with HR and managers to provide clinical assessments, return-to-work coordination, and workplace wellness support, fostering a safe, healthy environment for staff.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree/diploma is required.
• Current certificate of competence as a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing is required.
• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health or Disability Management preferred.
• Certified Registered Safety Professional or Certified Disability Management Professional preferred.
• Hospital/healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-placement and periodic health assessments, reviewing medical history questionnaires to identify conditions requiring further evaluation or workplace accommodation.
• Provide first aid for work-related injuries and illness, including follow-up care, employee counselling, and referral to appropriate medical or rehabilitation services.
• Assess employees returning from illness or injury and communicate functional abilities and restrictions to managers to support safe and timely return to work.
• Oversees infectious disease prevention initiatives including employee immunization programs and vaccination/testing activities.
• Manage WSIB claims end-to-end including Board communications, relief requests, post-injury care coordination, and ongoing employee follow-up.
• Administer LTD documentation and coordinate return-to-work stakeholders including medical practitioners, rehabilitation centres, insurers, HR, and managers.
• Develop and coordinate modified work plans, supporting employees and managers through accommodation and early intervention strategies.
• Deliver occupational health orientation for new staff and education sessions on ergonomics, accident prevention, and workplace health and safety.
• Maintain confidential employee health records and prepare occupational health indicator reports and submissions to health authorities.
• Collaborate to administer attendance support programs and participate in the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee.

Skills

Complex decision-making

Critical thinking

Organization

Time management

BCLS/First Aid knowledge

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse in good standing (Ontario)

Occupational Health or Disability Management degree/diploma (preferred)

Certified Registered Safety Professional or Certified Disability Management Professional (preferred)

Tools

Parklane System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

If you would like to work with a team of professionals who are committed to enriching the lives of patients, we invite you to join Runnymede Healthcare Centre as an Occupational Health Practitioner.

Position summary:

Reporting to the Director of Quality, Risk and Occupational Health, the Occupational Health Practitioner is responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive employee health surveillance program in accordance with the Public Hospitals Act and OHA/OMA Guidelines. Working closely with HR, managers, and external partners, this role provides expert guidance and hands‑on support across all areas of occupational health — from clinical assessments and disability management to return‑to‑work coordination and workplace wellness — helping to foster a safe and healthy environment for all staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct pre‑placement and periodic health assessments, reviewing medical history questionnaires to identify conditions requiring further evaluation or workplace accommodation
• Provide first aid for work‑related injuries and illness, including follow‑up care, employee counselling, and referral to appropriate medical or rehabilitation services
• Assess employees returning from illness or injury and communicate functional abilities and restrictions to managers to support safe and timely return to work
• Oversees infectious disease prevention initiatives including employee immunization programs, the annual Influenza Campaign, and ongoing collaboration with Infection Control and Public Health and provide required staff vaccination and conduct N‑95 mask testing
• Manage WSIB claims end‑to‑end including Board communications, relief requests, post‑injury care coordination, and ongoing employee follow‑up throughout the absence period
• Administer Long Term Disability (LTD) documentation and coordinate all return‑to‑work stakeholders including medical practitioners, rehabilitation centres, insurers, HR, and managers
• Develop and coordinate modified work plans, supporting employees and managers through accommodation and early intervention strategies focused on recovery and rehabilitation
• Deliver occupational health orientation for new staff and facilitate education sessions for employees and managers on ergonomics, accident prevention, and workplace health and safety
• Maintain comprehensive, confidential employee health records and prepare occupational health indicator reports, statistical data, and required submissions to the Ministry of Health, Public Health, and OHA (Ontario Hospital Association)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to administer the Attendance Support Management Program (ASMP), develop Occ Health policies and procedures, and participate in the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee
• Promotes a culture of safety by participating in safety education, reporting incidents and unsafe situations, and complying with safe work procedures

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications/experience:

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing is required
• Current certificate of competence as a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing is required
• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health or Disability Management preferred
• Certified Registered Safety Professional or Certified Disability Management Professional preferred
• Hospital/healthcare setting experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years in Occupational Health including disability management
• Current BCLS/First Aid Certificate
• Complex decision-making & critical thinking
• Exceptional organization & time management
• Proficiency in Parklane System; Microsoft Office Suite
• Respiratory fit testing an asset
• Statistical/report analysis an asset

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

We are committed to fostering a positive experience for all Indigenous applicants whether you're First Nations (status or non‑status), Inuit, or Métis and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.

We are committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA).

Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment purposes only and not for any other purpose.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID‑19 vaccine or combination of COVID‑19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two‑dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single‑dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment. Requests for exemption will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis in alignment with the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.