POSITION: Employee Health Specialist
REPORTS TO: Manager Health and Safety
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
LOCATION: North Bay
REFERENCE: 800-102-27
SALARY: $91,572 - $107,718
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:The Employee Health Specialist supports the Human Resources and Health and Safety teams by providing oversight, consultation and guidance of applicable programs, including WSIB claims management, health and medical surveillance, vision & audiometry screening, employee education, hazard identification, employee wellness programs, immunization programs and is the designated medical custodian for the company.
MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:- Administer health and medical surveillance programs, including periodic medical reviews in accordance with Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)
- Conduct vision assessments and audiometry testing to monitor and ensure employee fitness for duty
- Acts as the designated custodian of employee health records, ensuring compliance with applicable privacy legislation and organizational policies, including the maintenance, security, and confidentiality of employee health information
- Administer occupational health module for the health and safety management system
- Oversee the hearing and loss prevention program, ensuring effective monitoring and prevention strategies
- Support the Fit Testing program for respirators including consultations, risk prevention and maintaining accurate and timely records
- Lead the administration of WSIB claims, workplace accommodations, and disability management programs, ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, and collective agreement requirements.
- Facilitate early and safe return-to-work initiatives by collaborating with employees, leaders, healthcare providers, unions, and external stakeholders to develop and monitor accommodation and return-to-work plans.
- Manage complex disability and occupational injury cases, including claim reviews, appeals, employer submissions, and representation in WSIB-related proceedings.
- Participate in the wellness program as a subject matter expert, promoting positive connection between employee wellness and productivity
REQUIREMENTS:- Registered Nurse designation with a valid certificate of registration from College of Nurses of Ontario
- Occupational Health Nurse Certificate is preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of public health and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines, workplace epidemiology principles, and related best practices.
- Experience managing Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims and disability case management processes.
- Sound understanding of employment-related legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Canada Labour Code, and Canadian Human Rights Act.
- Experience in program planning and evaluation and statistical data management
- Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence required and the ability to travel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with employees, management, and external health providers
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive health information with discretion
- Committed to health and safety
APPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.
CLOSING DATE: August 13, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number. Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration.
