Occupational Health Nurse

Requisition ID: 1509

Location: Port aux Basques NL

Annual Salary (40 hours/week): $100838.4 - $126048

Application Closing Date: 02/04/2026

Application Closing Time: 23:59 hours Newfoundland Time

Application Process: Applications must be submitted by using the Career section of MyPortMAI.

Marine Atlantic is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Our employees embody our core values; they are diverse, safety-oriented team-players who exhibit integrity and commitment, and always strive for excellence.

Marine Atlantic is currently looking for a Occupational Health Nurse to work with our Occupational Health department, located in Port aux Basques NL.

Marine Atlantic is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Preference may be given to members of the following equity deserving groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your application.

As part of the Human Resources Department, the Occupational Health and Wellness team is responsible for the development and promotion of health and wellness programs throughout the company, both on vessels and at our shore facilities, along with providing a comprehensive disability case management and early and safe return to work program.

Reporting to the Manager of Organizational Health and Employee Wellbeing, the Occupational Health Nurse involves delivery of a professional service for the administration of Disability Case Management, Health and Wellness Programs, and providing a comprehensive Occupational Health Service to Marine Atlantic employees. The incumbent will focus on workplace health by carrying out workplace visits and promoting Early and Safe Return to Work for ill or injured employees. They will give advice on and influence management on any potential health risks, as well as be responsible for conducting risk assessments, drug and alcohol testing and vaccinations.

This Occupational Health position will liaise with Marine Atlantic internal and external resources to identify potential workplace hazards, follow up on any work related health issues, prepare monthly reports, maintain accurate statistics, and identify areas of improvement to the management team.

Additional Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Promote a safe working environment
• Implementation and delivery of the strategic health plan for Health and Wellness Program, in coordination with the wellness committee.
• Deliver wellness sessions with all employees on a regular basis through education and/or health monitoring.
• Administration of all aspects of the disability management program and coordinate accommodation for early return to work for occupational and non-occupational cases.
• Assess medical and functional ability documentation for Return to Work, identify and develop modified/return to work plans for ill or injured employees.
• Support the case management process by reviewing policies, procedures, and processes regarding disability management, making recommendations and facilitating their implementation.
• Provide strategic case management of disability claims/cases including Worker's Compensation, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, return to work, sickness absence, work accommodation processes/modified duties programs, and manage Lost Time Incidents.
• Develop monthly wellness information to communicate with employees
• Facilitate completion of pre-employment and periodic medical testing.

Education, Certification and Experience:

Diploma or certification in Occupational Health & Safety and/or COHN (C) designation or equivalent

AND/OR

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent preferred with a minimum of five years' experience

OR

A combination of equivalent education, job-related training and experience in a related position

Additional Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience in an industry setting, in Disability Case Management and/or strategic Health and Wellness Promotion.
• Current registration with College of Registered Nurses or eligible for registration.
• Strong knowledge through experience of disability case management, treatment services and occupational health processes/activities
• Capability to plan own work and respect deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, problem solving and teaching skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders
• General knowledge of OHS and MOHS Regulations and Occupational Health
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with individuals from every level of the organization.
• Highly organized with strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated with good organizational and time management skills.

Why work for the Marine Atlantic team?

As part of the Marine Atlantic team, you will participate in a variety of ongoing training programs and development opportunities to navigate your career and chart your course for success. We provide a positive and inclusive work culture that is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Some benefits of working with Marine Atlantic include competitive salaries, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health benefit packages, and professional development opportunities. Come experience the pride of working with an organization with newly constructed and revitalized infrastructure that has positioned itself for the future.

Additional Information

Marine Atlantic is a Federal Crown Corporation that provides a vital ferry service link between Newfoundland and Labrador and mainland Canada.

At Marine Atlantic, we are dedicated to building and fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, where all employees and customers feel welcomed, valued, and respected.
Marine Atlantic invites applications from all qualified candidates and hires based on merit. We are committed to the principles of equitable employment for all and strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your cover letter, resume or application.
To receive this job poster in an alternative format or to discuss alternate ways of completing the online application, please contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence, at [email protected].
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence, at [email protected].

Marine Atlantic respectfully acknowledges that we operate in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq peoples, and on the island of Ktaqmkuk, the unceded traditional territory of the Beothuk and Mi'kmaq peoples. We also acknowledge Labrador as the traditional ancestral homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut.