Occupational Health Specialist

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Facilitates the delivery of BCRTC’s Occupational Health services, including disability management, health promotion, accommodation, and substance use disorder programs for employees. Assesses and determines employment suitability in the pre-placement health assessment process and also “medical fitness for duty” status of employees, including those in safety sensitive and safety critical positions. Primary subject matter expert regarding medical conditions and impact of these on attendance, behavior and performance.

Accountable for maintaining strictest confidentiality of personal medical information of all employees while conveying the impact and risk of the medical condition on the employee’s ability to work. All communications and disclosures must be in adherence with all applicable privacy legislation. Maintains confidential Occupational health files.

Liaises with the medical providers in evaluating employee medical fitness for duty at the time of hire and during tenure to work in a safety critical or safety sensitive position. Ensure medical fitness for duty assessments are completed with the guidance of sources such as the Railway Medical Rules for Positions Critical to Safe Railway Operations and include post offer employment tests (POETs), periodic medical evaluations, annual chronic medical reviews and independent medical exams.

Leads the permanent accommodation process for employees by securing the necessary medical documentation to confirm a disability. Subject matter expert regarding the impacts of a medical condition on an employee’s ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis. Liaises with multiple internal and external stakeholders to determine appropriate accommodation and facilitates the signed agreement between the employee, union(s) and management.

Leads the full cycle of the return-to-work process for employees, including rehabilitation, graduated return and/or modified duties, obtaining medical clearance and arranging independent medical evaluations as required for both occupational and non-occupational cases. Assesses individual limitations and restrictions, identifies opportunity for early intervention and return to work. Develops and implements successful return to work plans through the coordination of all parties, i.e., doctors, employees, and management. Primary contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding disability management and return to work.

Coaches’ employees through the process by providing guidance on what needs to be done to ensure the greatest chance for recovery and return. Refers employees to appropriate community and/or medical resources as required.

Accountable for final approval on employment suitability in the pre-placement health assessment process for applicants applying to safety sensitive positions.

Responsible for ensuring employees meet and are working within the medical and safety guidelines for safety sensitive and safety critical positions. Compelled to act if evidence has been given about a potential health and safety risk and complete due diligence assessment on employees. Authority to determine an employee is “unfit” for work and to remove them immediately from the workplace. Acts independently of management in this case.

Facilitates the Substance Use process by arranging an independent medical examination and then works with the employee to ensure compliance with the recommendations prior to returning to work. Manages non-compliance issues as required.

Leads the Job Demands Analysis process to ensure functional and cognitive requirements associated with a position are accurately documented. Liaise with external providers such as Occupational Therapist and Ergonomists, to develop the documentation and manages the distribution of the end product with the affected parties.

Facilitates independent medical assessments on behalf of management. Accountable for assessing medical information and provide an opinion to management regarding any contribution to employee attendance, behavior and/or performance. Supports health programs by attending and providing relevant information at health fairs and site-specific meetings.

Research best practices within occupational health services. Provides analysis on occupational health services, interprets and provides recommendations. Applies specialized expertise to the occupational health service development and delivery of day-to-day programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements of this job are acquired through a bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in nursing, or health sciences and five (5) years of related experience in Occupational Health and disability management in a unionized environment. Ongoing registration in good standing with a Health Care Professional College is preferred. A combination of education, experience and an acceptable association will be considered.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Advanced interpersonal skills to convey necessary information to a third party without disclosing confidential medical information pertaining to an employee.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong organizational, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with Occupational Health and Wellness team and other relevant stakeholders.

Solid working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.

Discretion, judgement and ability to deal with highly confidential information, sensitive and/or emotional issues.

Familiarity with Regulatory and Disability Insurance processes and systems including but not limited to Railway Medical Rules for Positions Critical to Safe Railway Operations and WorkSafe BC.

The requirements of this job are acquired through a bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in nursing, or health sciences and five (5) years of related experience in Occupational Health and disability management in a unionized environment. Ongoing registration in good standing with a Health Care Prof

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

37.5 hours per week.

Resident

This position works predominately on-site

The salary for this position ranges from $82,400 - $123,600 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: August 08 2025
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

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SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [email protected].