Occupational Health & Safety Nurse

Reason for Vacancy - New Vacancy

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

Applications are now being accepted for the above regular full-time position in the People Services Department in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume online by February 22, 2026.

The Occupational Health and Safety Nurse (OHSN) is a key member of the City’s People Services team, responsible for promoting and protecting the health, safety, and well-being of City employees across all departments - including but not limited to, Fire & Emergency Services, Operations, Environmental Services, Recreation and Engineering.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Employee & Labour Relations and Health & Safety, the OHSN delivers comprehensive occupational health programs, supports disability management, and provides expert guidance on workplace health and wellness issues in alignment with provincial legislation and municipal policies. The OHSN will foster an inclusive workplace in order to support both the Employee and the Employer through the employment life cycle.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the development and implementation of occupational health and wellness-related policies, procedures, protocols by establishing effective metrics and reporting. Provides expert advice to People Services staff on all occupational health best practices and emerging issues/trends.
• Performs risk assessments, audits and statistical reviews and prepares written reports with recommendations
• Acts as a resource in employee complex health & safety/disability management related matters to ensure due diligence.
• Develops and delivers formal and informal training on occupational health and wellness issues.
• Develops workplace communicable disease and infection control guidelines and programs, e.g., pandemic influenza, respiratory illness outbreaks.
• Provides consultation services to the Occupational Health Exposure Program, Health Screening Programs and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder programs for firefighters.
• Facilitates Ergonomic assessments with the aim to support employees from an AODA perspective.
• Collaborates with employees, medical practitioners, and other community health-care professionals in order to facilitate employee referrals for appropriate follow-up for STD, LTD, WSIB claims or Independent medical exams.
• Manages relationships with third party medical and rehabilitative service providers ensuring adherence to effective performance standards, cost control and contractual agreements.
• Conducts regular file reviews on Return to Work/Work Accommodation to ensure success in achieving early, safe return to work and appropriate follow-up action.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams & meetings to establish short term and long term RTW plans for complex claims including management, union and PS staff.
• Use clinical judgement, provincial legislation, and standards of practice to design appropriate and individualized workplace accommodation plans on a temporary or ongoing basis.
• Makes recommendations on the selection of vendors and service providers related to disability management, occupational health and safety and the purchasing of the necessary tools and equipment.
• Supports an Accessible workplace.
• Provides guidance on fit to work, post offer/pre-placement medical assessments and physical/cognitive job demands analysis
• Maintains practices for the retention of confidential employee health records and other administrative methods and procedures according to MFIPPA, PHIPA or other legislation.
• Partners with the broader PS team, Emergency Management Coordinator and the Health and Safety Committees for City wide planning initiatives related to Health, Safety and Wellness.
• Works on Ad hoc assignments that support the development of the Occupational Health and Safety profile
• Provides support to the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees, Accessibility Committee or other relevant stakeholders where needed. Works collaboratively with Security and Facility Management Teams to ensure a safe workplace.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• A Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Ontario with a recognized certificate in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Good standing with Ontario Occupational Health Nurse Association (OOHNA) is an asset.
• Extensive proven knowledge of the theories and principles related to occupational health acquired through education in occupational health nursing
• Minimum of 5 years related job experience in occupational health and disability management.
• Current knowledge of psychological and physical interventions/treatments, rehabilitative and therapeutic techniques and technology.
• Established track record of creating positive change in an organization, in Health and Safety, WSIB and return-to-work programs.
• Knowledge and experience with communicable disease mechanisms and response processes an asset (ie PPE use, mask fit testing, precautions, outbreak responses)
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of income protection plans such as STD, LTD and WSIB
• Knowledge of relevant collective agreements, corporate policies and procedures, employment and privacy legislation and regulations, including the Ontario Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, MFIPPA, and PHIPA.
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff and families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.
• Ability to think strategically and develop innovative and creative approaches to solve complex issues.
• Highly-developed research, reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills to create effective solutions to complex challenges and provide progress reports to Senior Management and other stakeholders.
• Ability to develop presentations and to deliver in-house training.
• Superior organization and time management skills
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and ability to travel between municipal sites.

CORE BEHAVIOURS

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

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AI Disclosure

At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people.