Senior Occupational Health Nurse Lead
About the Role
Our purpose is to empower employees and our business to thrive through care. As the organization evolves to meet the demands of the Powering Progress strategy, we are committed to delivering science-based health expertise and fostering a sustainable culture of care that enables employees to perform at their best.
We are seeking a Senior Occupational Health Nurse Lead to join our Americas Health team. In this role, you will lead occupational health delivery and Chemicals Park Norco and US East Lubricants/Grease plants (Brockville, Fowlerville, and River Rouge), ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and strong business partnership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage occupational health services for assigned sites, ensuring delivery with care, compassion, and adherence to protocols
- Plan, develop, and support execution of health promotion and performance programs across US East operations
- Deliver occupational health services, including disability management, independently and in alignment with KPIs
- Act as a trusted advisor to employees, HR, and business leaders on occupational health topics (e.g., ergonomics, fitness for work, disability)
- Provide clinical care and treatment to employees with work-related injuries or illnesses
- Maintain accurate and confidential occupational health records and documentation
- Identify, escalate, and collaborate on frontline health issues with specialists and central teams
- Coach, mentor, and support less experienced health colleagues
- Promote initiatives that enhance physical, mental, and social wellbeing across the workforce
- Leverage internal expertise and best practices to continuously improve service delivery
Required Qualifications & Experience
Professional Skills:
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (active U.S. license required)
- Proven experience in occupational health settings with a strong track record of delivering health outcomes
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) and health IT systems
- Ability to perform DOT exams and Fitness-for-Work assessments (including Emergency Response Team evaluations)
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Leadership & Behavioral Skills:
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across multiple functions
- Ability to coach and develop junior team members
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify improvement opportunities and drive innovation
- Strong prioritization skills and ability to challenge low-value activities
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Data-driven mindset with experience in reporting and analyzing health service performance
