Health and Safety Professional

3 days ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Shannex Incorporated Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned Health and Safety Professional to lead our Health, Wellness & Safety Team in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise, direct, coach, and evaluate team members, including recruitment and orientation for new hires.
  • Develop, assess, monitor, and adjust the Working to Well program to reduce claim volumes, mitigate lost time, and promote employee wellness.
  • IDentify relevant reports and statistics to effectively manage claims, including those from internal reports, WCBs, EFAP, etc.
  • Maintain close relationships with external partners, including WCBNS, WSIB, WorkSafe NB, various clinicians, physicians, unions, and health providers.
  • Act as a central resource on claim adjudication and workplace accommodations (temporary, permanent) for the organization.
  • Provide oversight to ensure appropriate documentation and storage of private medical information, consistency in adjudication of medical leaves, and information requests in line with human rights legislation and case law.
  • Continuously track statistics and assess trends related to injuries at work or illnesses outside of work, identifying strategic opportunities for wellness programs to improve employee health, prevent claims, and reduce duration of absences.
About You

We value continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability. As a candidate, you bring:

  • Bachelor of Nursing Degree and Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing.
  • Alternatively, Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology); MSc (OT) degree; MSc (Physiotherapy) degree may be considered.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in Occupational Health Nursing and claims management (occupational and non-occupational).
  • Minimum 5 years of leadership and management experience.
  • Certified Return to Work Coordinator (NIDMAR) or Certified Disability Professional (NIDMAR) is an asset.
  • A passion for the healthcare sector and ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care.
Estimated Salary Range:

$85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.



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