Occupational Health Nurse (38414) at McCain Foods (Canada)

Position Title: Occupational Health Nurse 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Carberry 

Requisition ID: 38414 

Occupational Health Nurse

Carberry, MB.

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

Work closely with the local Human Resource professional on sensitive healthcare issues, job placement, and reasonable medical accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

What you’ll be doing.

• Provide direct patient care to employees. Responsible for initializing medical care for all work-related injuries and illnesses.  Assess the nature of and treat work-related injuries and illnesses, conduct pre-employment and periodic health examinations, administer immunizations and medications, and provide health counseling and education. Monitor the health status of employees and coordinate medical referrals when necessary. Assume responsibility to treat work related injuries and illnesses and/or recommend appropriate treatment.
• Contacts physician and hospitals to arrange further medical treatment when needed. Coordinates the administration of and/or provides immunizations and vaccines. 
• Develop and implement health programs for employees, supervisors, and managers. Coordinate and facilitate health and wellness initiatives like exercise, smoking cessation, and stress reduction programs. Collaborate with other professionals, such as industrial hygienists and ergonomists, to identify and mitigate workplace hazards and promote safe work practices.
• Facilitate and coordinate health programs and processes in partnership with Health and Safety and Human Resources. Conduct and/or coordinate periodic training, including but not limited to first aid, CPR, wellness, hearing conservation, blood-borne pathogens, medical surveillance (forklift, fit testing, and other exposure monitoring surveillance), ergonomics, respiratory protection, and OSHA reporting.
• Responsible for the administration of Workers’ Compensation benefits and STD and works on a professional, confidential level with hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers to ensure proper treatment.
• Manages the site’s Return to Work program and plans with support from operation leaders, Fitness for Duty and Physical Capabilities Program, including follow-up with employees on the jobs they are returning to and provides continual communication to management on employee work restrictions and changes to their physical limitations/abilities.  Partnering with the safety manager and being a key liaison to workers' compensation and claims branches.
• Responsible for all written and verbal communication that may or may not be confidential pertaining to the medical department, including employee education in health and safety procedures, Workers’ Compensation claims and procedures, and accumulation of medical histories on all employees.
• Oversee the general health and wellness of the McCain employees, which includes but is not limited to the following: monitor the functioning of the Blood Pressure machines & AED, Champion and coordinate the various Wellness programs, smoking cessation programs, and educational programs (bathroom postings, brochure racks, handouts), and assist with employee suggestion program.
• Oversee the ongoing process of updating and development of the Functional Job Analysis.
• Facilitate and oversee the ongoing process of the post-work employment screens, eye & hearing exams, etc., which are utilized in the hiring process and with those employed who move into upgraded positions within the plant.
• Support onsite EAP program where required
• Lead annual Drug-Free Workplace Training and Reasonable Suspicion training
• Additional responsibilities as required: The successful candidate will work with employers to develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures, such as protocols for handling hazardous materials or responding to workplace accidents. The successful candidate may also conduct workplace health and safety audits, assess environmental and ergonomic hazards, and develop strategies for preventing workplace injuries and illnesses. In addition, the incumbent may provide expert testimony in legal proceedings related to workplace health and safety. 

What you’ll need to be successful.

• The successful candidate will have graduated from a preferred four (4) year degree Registered Nursing program.
• Prefer at least four years as a licensed nurse practitioner or two years as a registered nurse with experience as an occupational health nurse in a manufacturing facility. 
• The preferred candidate will have exposure to the following: industrial safety programs, ergonomic programs, a variety of health & wellness programs, and Disability/Workers’ Compensation Laws and policies, including continuous updating of the same.
• Must be able to maintain updated certification for First Aid, CPR & AED, and maintain accreditation for managing the plant Hearing Conservation program.

About the team.

The position reports directly to the Human Resource Manager. The incumbent works closely with the Site Safety & Security Manager in carrying out the Company’s approach toward safety management at the location. 

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. 

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here. 

Job Family: General & Administration      
Division: NA HR 
Department: ​Human Resources Carberry ​
Location(s): CA - Canada : Manitoba : Carberry
CA - Canada : Manitoba : Portage la Prairie
CA - Canada : Manitoba : Winnipeg 

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)