City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Food/Packaging

Employer : Maple Leaf Foods

 The Opportunity:

The incumbent will be responsible for the administration of first aid and subsequent treatment to injured or ill employees and will be responsible for WSIB/STD/LTD Case Management.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 08. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Manage and operate the Medical Centre and satellite First Aid Rooms, daily inspection, inventory control and cleanliness.
• Attend to assessment and treatment of ill or injured employees / tend to emergency situations both in the Centre and on the production floor
• Track all first aid incidents as required by Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• Receive and log as required all medical or health professional documentation concerning employees
• Liaise and communicate with all medical and health professionals providing care to employees if that care impacts employee’s capabilities
• Act as the WSIB Program Administrator
  • File Form 7’s
  • Initiate the Return to Work program with the support of Operations and Reliability
  • Keep an up to date Modified Work Tracker to ensure workers are being accommodated appropriately and communicate with the appropriate Team Leaders/Group Leaders/Operations Leaders/Health and Safety if updates are required.
  • Review all accepted WSIB claims for potential of appeal, file appeals and ultimately present submissions in support of the appeal
• Assess all potential new employees via pre-employment medicals and communicate findings if applicable to Human Resources and Health and Safety
• Complete all required documentation for storage of health center records
• Assess demographics of employees and health status of employees and provide no less than 6 health promotion strategies per year based on those demographics
• Assess ergonomics of all plant areas and suggest possible changes to reduce the risk of injury to workers.
• Other duties as required for H&S department

What You’ll Bring:

The successful candidate will be results-oriented, thrive in a fast paced, demanding environment, and have the ability to develop positive working relationships with all employees. Candidates must have:

• Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with high level of accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced changing manufacturing environment
• Ability to take the initiative and problem solve
• Work with minimal supervision and be active team member

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
• We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.