Occupational Health Specialist- Ftt

5 months ago

Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada BC Rapid Transit Co. Ltd Full time

**Marketing Statement**:
Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers

**Responsibilities**:
PRIMARY PURPOSE

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accountable for the delivery of BCRTC’s occupational health services with the strictest confidentiality of personal medical information of all employees while conveying the impact and risk of the medical condition on the employee’s ability to work. All communications and disclosures must be in adherence with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals and the applicable privacy legislation. Ensures clarity and fosters compliance by others. Maintains confidential Occupational Health files.

Liaise with the Chief Medical Officer and Occupational Health Clinician in evaluating employee medical fitness for duty at the time of hire and during tenure to work in a safety critical or safety sensitive position. Ensure medical fitness for duty assessments are completed with the guidance of sources such as the Railway Medical Rules for Positions Critical to Safe Railway Operations and include post offer employment tests (POETs), periodic medical evaluations, annual chronic medical reviews independent medical exams.

Leads the full cycle of cover at work process for employees, including rehabilitation, graduated return and/or modified duties, obtaining medical clearance and arranging independent medical evaluations as required for both occupational and non-occupational cases. Collaborates with the Workability Advisor in assessing individual limitations and restrictions and works with the departments to identify opportunities for early intervention and return-to-work.

Develops and assists in the implementation of safe and successful recover at work plans through the coordination of all parties, i.e. employees, supervisors, medical professionals and insurers. Act as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding disability management and recover at work.

Leads the Job Demands Analysis process to ensure functional and cognitive requirements associated with a position are accurately documented. Liaise with external providers such as Occupational Therapist and Ergonomists, to develop the documentation and manages the distribution of the end product with the affected parties.

Provides medical information assessments and recommendations to management regarding any contribution to employee attendance, behavior and/or performance. Supports health programs by attending and providing relevant information at health fairs and site-specific meetings.

Researches on best practices and provides analysis on occupational health services, interpret and assess findings to provide recommendations. Applies senior specialized expertise to the occupational health service development and delivery of day to day programs.

**Qualifications**:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The requirements of this job are acquired through a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in nursing, or health sciences and five (5) years of related experience in Occupational Health and disability management in a unionized environment. Ongoing registration in good standing with British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals or acceptable association is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced interpersonal skills to convey necessary information to a third party without disclosing confidential medical information pertaining to an employee.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong organizational, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with Occupational Health and Wellness team and other relevant stakeholders.

Discretion, judgement and ability to deal with highly confidential information, sensitive and/or emotional issues.

Familiarity with Regulatory and Disability Ins

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