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Highlights of the job

We are hiring a Specialist, Occupational Health & Injury Management [Permanent Full Time] position working out of Edmonton, AB – a high-impact role where your expertise will help shape a safer, healthier workplace for all.

This is more than a technical role – it presents the dynamic opportunity to influence culture, collaborate across business units, and deliver real results that matter. If you’re confident, compassionate, and committed to promoting excellence in occupational health and injury prevention, we want to hear from you!

As a Specialist you’ll support EPCOR’s vision to be a company where safety matters most and demonstrates our commitment to put safety first in everything we do. As a key member of our Health & Safety Shared Services team, you’ll lead injury management and occupational health strategies, support complex return-to-work cases, and drive proactive occupational health initiatives across EPCOR. From ergonomic assessments and medical surveillance to Workers Compensation Board (WCB) case management and psychological safety, you’ll be at the forefront of protecting and upholding EPCOR’s commitment to safety and employee well-being

This opportunity is open to internal and external candidates. Current EPCOR employees, please apply using your “@epcor.com” email address. This position is eligible for EPCOR’s Where We Work hybrid program, based on business needs and eligibility.

What you’d be responsible for

Reporting to the Manager, Health & Safety Shared Services, you will play a key role in supporting EPCOR’s workplace health, wellness, and safety goals. You’ll collaborate with Occupational Hygienists, Health & Safety (H&S) Advisors, Corporate HSE, and Technical Training teams to deliver proactive, compliant, and employee-centered health strategies.

• Providing initial support for physical and psychological injuries, including triage, first aid guidance, health education, rehabilitation resources, and coordination of treatment resources.
• Maintaining regular communication with injured or ill employees and coordinating case management across Workers Compensation Board (WCB), working closely with HS Advisors, Abilities Management, Managers, HR, and Unions.
• Representing EPCOR in liaising with WCB on claims adjudication, appeals, and psychological safety cases.
• Facilitating return-to-work plans, including accommodation and job demands analysis, in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Managing occupational health and wellness programs, including pre-employment testing, rehabilitation strategies, and medical surveillance activities such as pulmonary function tests, chest x-rays, audiograms, biological monitoring, and respiratory fit testing for exposure to hazards like lead, asbestos, silica, and noise.
• Communicating and aligning occupational health and wellness strategies with EPCOR’s broader business plans, ensuring measurable performance outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement by analyzing performance metrics and identifying opportunities to enhance occupational health outcomes.
• Leading ergonomic assessments for both office and field-based roles and maintaining updated Job Demands Analysis documentation.
• Providing subject matter expertise for incident investigations and ensuring compliance with occupational health standards and legislation.
• Advising managers and HR on workplace health-related issues, including conflict resolution, legislative interpretation, and psychological injury cases.
• Monitoring EPCOR’s WCB account, analyze premium rates, and recommending strategies to reduce costs and improve outcomes.
• Championing a culture of safety and wellness by modeling EPCOR’s values and promoting a Zero Injury/Illness mindset.

What’s required to be successful

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications, experience and behaviours:

Required (Must Haves):

• A Bachelor’s Degree (course work and/or accreditation in Occupational Health, Disability Management, Human Resources, Vocational Rehabilitation or related health discipline) is required.
• Experience that includes:
  • 10+years of experience in occupational health, including workplace injury reporting, managing employer responsibilities related to workers’ compensation, and navigating insurance and premium implications.
  • Demonstrated experience in WCB case management, including filing, appeals, and navigating complex claims.
  • Trained in performing ergonomic assessments for both office and field-based roles.
• Strong understanding of legislation and regulatory compliance related to occupational health and safety.
• Proven ability to conduct and interpret occupational health surveillance activities (e.g., audiograms, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), biological monitoring) and apply risk analysis to develop mitigation strategies such as ergonomic assessments, Job Demands Analysis (JDA), and case management protocols.
• Highly proficient in developing and delivering training programs and standards related to injury prevention and health promotion.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills, with the ability to express technical information to diverse audiences — including pitching services and articulating the value-add of occupational health initiatives to the business units.
• High level of confidence, professionalism, and initiative, especially when advising senior leaders or navigating sensitive employee health matters.

• Able to collaborate across and within multi-functional teams and building strong internal partnerships with unions, Human Resources, business units, etc.

Assets (Nice-to-Haves):

• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (OHN).
• Understanding of Electricity Canada (CEA) injury reporting categories.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with a wide variety of key stakeholders.

To excel in this role, you bring a strong foundation in occupational health and injury management, along with the confidence and professionalism to engage with diverse stakeholders across EPCOR. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about creating a safer, healthier workplace. Your ability to balance technical expertise with empathy and strategic thinking will be key to your success.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: PROF

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

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Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.