occupational health and safety coordinator
Title posted on CareerBeacon - -214 Occupational Health & Disability Management Coordinator
Posted on June 01, 2026 by Employer details Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
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Title: Occupational Health & Disability Management CoordinatorDivision: People ExperienceAffiliation: Non-unionizedSite: Moose Factory, ONReports to: Manager of People Safety & WellbeingStatus: Permanent Full-timeWeeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Occupational Health & Disability Management Coordinator.Life at WAHAA beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHAWhat We DoThere has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve. At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.Position Profile Requirements:Excellent assessment skillsStrong knowledge of privacy legislationDemonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-taskExperience with the Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and/or HRIS is preferredAbility to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment Key Responsibilities:New hire immunization review & record keepingHealth & Safety assessments Mask fit testing Conducts administrative duties for the Manager of People Safety & WellbeingMaintains employee records and statistics of clinic visits Reporting absence claims (Sick, WSIB, LTD)Actively participate, implementation, and maintenance of health & safety policiesReview and assess applications for short term disability. Assess eligibility for leave and benefits under the Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Program (HOODIP) Qualifications/Experience:Bachelor of Science in Nursing requiredRegistered with College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standingOccupational Health Nurse Certification2 years Minimum experience as a registered nurseExperience working in acute care settings is an assetOccupational Health experience is an assetAbility to communicate in the local native Cree language is an assetWhy Choose UsDe- Location Moose Factory, ON
- Work location On site
- Salary$56.52 to $66.52HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Source CareerBeacon #3283374
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