Occupational Health & Disability Management Coordinator

Position: 2026-214 Occupational Health & Disability Management Coordinator
Location: Moose Factory

Title:

Occupational Health & Disability Management Coordinator

Division:  People Experience

Affiliation:  Non-unionized

Site:  Moose Factory, ON

Reports to:

Manager of People Safety & Wellbeing

Status:  Permanent Full-time

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of  Occupational Health & Disability Management Coordinator.

Life at WAHA
A 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, overwhelmed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder.  #WeAreWAHA

What We Do
There has never been a more exciting time to be  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 skills

Strong knowledge of privacy legislation

Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Experience with the Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and/ or HRIS is preferred

Ability to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment

Key Responsibilities:

New hire immunization review & record keeping

Health & Safety assessments

Mask fit testing

Conducts administrative duties for the Manager of People Safety & Wellbeing

Maintains employee records and statistics of clinic visits

Reporting absence claims (Sick, WSIB, LTD)

Actively participate, implementation, and maintenance of health & safety policies

Review 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 required

Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing

Occupational Health Nurse Certification

2 years Minimum experience as a registered nurse

Experience working in acute care settings is an asset

Occupational Health experience is an asset

Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset

Why Choose Us

Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits

Relocation paid by the organization

Housing provided by the organization

Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)

Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north

Ability to work with a purpose

Salary:  $ - $

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

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