Occupational Health Nurse

at  Parkland Corporation

At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including M&M Food Market, Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, and ON the RUN.
We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We’re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Parkland’s Benefits & Occupational Health Services team is growing with the introduction of an Occupational Health Nurse at our Burnaby office. This position is accountable for the management of Parkland’s occupational health programs as well as both occupational and non-occupational disability programs for our western Canada operations, with a focus on supporting our Parkland refinery. This role will work alongside the Health Safety & Environment and People & Culture teams, report to the Manager, Benefits & Occupational Health Services, and provide non-authoritative leadership to our refinery on-site third-party medical services. This is an exceptional opportunity to create, change manage, govern, maintain and improve the occupational health programs necessary for injury and illness prevention, management, promotion and education, appropriate to Parkland’s diverse workforce.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• An active provincial nursing license as registered nurse (or equivalent).
• Certification in occupational health nursing or case management preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in an occupational health related role; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Certification in Spirometry, substance abuse management is an asset.
• Current knowledge of local, provincial and federal occupational health and safety acts and regulations is needed.
• Proven ability to effectively lead change management, and navigate competing priorities with excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills, including MS-Office.
• Able to professionally deal with confidential information, work with discretion, tact, and good judgment.
• Ability to travel to various company locations as required.

• Lead the case management of both WCB and STD claims for Union and Non-Union employees, including modified duties and return to work programs.
• Supports the planning, development and implementation of illness and injury management programs for Parkland Canada and the Parkland refinery.
• Manage Parkland’s relationship with provincial WCB/WSIB agencies and associated accounts, claim costs, rebates and refunds.
• Guide the external onsite medical staff (third party) as required to support employees and manage health programs for the Parkland Refinery.
• Support and collaborate with the industrial hygiene team to review studies internally and with consultants.
• Manage pre-employment medical evaluations and regulatory testing requirements including respiratory protection and hearing conservation.
• Plan, develop and implement healthy living programs and initiatives.
• Manage and maintain confidential health records and case records, acting as the subject matter expert for the Cority health module.
• Participate in the development and implementation of HS&E policies, procedures, programs, standards and safe work practices.