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Occupational Health Nurse

Employer
Alamos Gold Inc
Location
Dubreuilville, Ontario
Closing date
Feb 21, 2023

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Alamos Gold's Island Gold is one of Canada's highest grade and lowest cost gold mines. This underground operation is located just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa in Northern Ontario. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold's Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality, and Alamos is now investing in a major expansion project which is expected to transform Island into one of the largest and most profitable mines in Canada with an 18-year mine life. This is a very exciting time at Island Gold, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team!

If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you!

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Efficiently and professionally evaluate and treat all injuries and illnesses within the scope of practice to employees and contractors
  • Manage WSIB claims, modified work plans, worker rehabilitation and related correspondence for both Occupational and Non-Occupational events.
  • Manage short term and long-term disability benefits.
  • Assist departments with implementing and evaluating return to work options for workers requiring modifications.
  • Organize and administer worker health education, and counselling services, including EAP and worker Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation programs.
  • Complete and/or coordinate various workplace testing programs including but not limited to Respirator Fit testing, Drug and Alcohol testing, Chest X-Rays, Spirometry and Audiometric testing.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality with employee personal information.
  • Champion employee health and wellness initiatives at site.
  • Conduct Standard First Aid and CPR C Training and Mental Health First Aid Training onsite.
  • Support the Employee Wellness Program as required.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:
  • Be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Hold a designation in Occupational Health Nursing or willingness to acquire would be an asset.
  • BScN Designation or College Diploma
  • Valid Standard &/or Advanced First Aid / CPR certificate Instructor Certification would be an asset.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience as an RN
  • Minimum of 2 years occupational health experience
  • Ability to plan and schedule programs and activities
  • The individual should have demonstrated a high level of energy, self-motivation and strong organizational skills.
  • Excellent inter-personal skills together with an ability to facilitate commitment to a cooperative team effort.
  • Good communication skills, both orally and written with both internal and external contacts and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
  • Self-starter who is able to anticipate needs and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Bilingualism (French and English) is preferred.

Working Conditions:

The schedule for this position is based in a camp operation working on a defined rotation schedule.

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