Are you looking for a role that challenges you and allows you to support the health and well‑being of employees in a dynamic environment? Do you enjoy providing hands‑on clinical care, coordinating medical surveillance activities, and responding to workplace health needs? Our Whiteshell location is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to deliver patient‑focused medical services, emergency response, and disease‑prevention support. If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Performing health centre nursing services, including medical assessments, first aid treatment, emergency response, radiological medical response, occupational immunizations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, vision screening, and communicable disease management.
• Assisting with disability management by assessing physical and psychological needs, identifying goals, and developing comprehensive case management plans.
• Managing disability claims by coordinating interventions with internal and external stakeholders and facilitating safe, timely return‑to‑work plans.
• Coordinating the management of communicable and vaccine‑preventable diseases to control exposures and outbreaks.
• Collecting and analyzing vaccination and compliance data, including flu campaign participation and departmental immunization status.
• Participating in planning and delivering public flu vaccination programs with health centre staff and volunteers.
• Delivering first aid and on‑site medical support for staff illnesses and injuries.
• Developing, coordinating, and delivering health promotion initiatives, training, and workshops to support employee well‑being and organizational productivity.
• Providing medical preparation and immunization support for employees deployed to other locations.
• Supporting the safety program by offering medical expertise and guidance.
• Collecting, safeguarding, and managing confidential medical information related to absences, accommodations, injury/illness, safety issues, and workplace concerns, exercising sound judgment regarding required disclosures.
• Collecting and analyzing data on absences, workplace injuries, communicable diseases, accommodation requests, and health and safety trends, and recommending corrective actions to management.
• Developing and leading workshops on occupational health topics and acting as a resource to committees.
• Maintaining a valid driver’s license and access to transportation for occasional, local, work-related travel.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For

• Education

• Degree in Nursing and a registered active member in good standing with the Ontario College of Registered Nurses with specialization in Occupational Health.

• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing.

• Current First Aid/CPR/AED/Oxygen Administration Certification is essential. Required to obtain an advanced level if hired.

• Experience

• Minimum of three years of progressive experience as a registered nurse in an occupational health and safety setting, including experience with disability management and accommodation in a complex organization.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have excellent professional, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage the day-to-day operations within an ever changing work environment.

• Demonstrated ability in writing concise reports, preparing project plans, conducting workshops and giving presentations.

• Ability to coach line management on attendance, accommodation and disability management-related issues.

• Demonstrated conflict resolution experience and ability to persuade or influence individuals to change.

• Provide health care to workers in a clinical setting in compliance with professional licence and scope of practice.

• Extensive working knowledge and application of Canada Labour Code and its respective regulations, Privacy Act, Canadian Human Rights Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulated Health Professional Act, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, etc.

• Knowledge of the Workers' Compensation Act and the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) policies is an asset.

• An excellent understanding of Industrial Emergency Scene Management and the First Aid Program is essential.

• Knowledge and the understanding of appropriate responses to radiological incidents/injuries are assets.

• Must be a team player with interpersonal skills for dealing with employees at all levels and in a unionized environment.

• Knowledge and experience with computer software, including Microsoft Office/Outlook/Word/Excel/Access, and applicable hearing test software.

• Security Clearance Eligibility Required

• Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions

• Working schedule: We have a compressed work week: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week, starting at 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Must be available for on-call support as required.
• Safely handling biological and chemical products during Health Centre activities (e.g., medical care, wound care, phlebotomy, sharps handling, emergency response equipment, and biological samples).
• Wearing and working in PPE and protective clothing (e.g., N95 or radiological respirator, extreme‑weather gear) for extended periods as required.
• Driving an emergency response truck, including climbing in and out of the vehicle and loading/unloading emergency response equipment.
• Performing basic daily vehicle maintenance, such as snow removal from the emergency vehicle.
• Walking or ambulating up to 500 metres outdoors in all weather conditions during drills and emergency response, while carrying emergency response equipment as needed.
• Standing and sitting for long periods throughout the workday.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Why CNL? Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders— pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most .

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies , to developing targeted cancer treatments , to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation —we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL. Location: Onsite Located near Pinawa, Manitoba, our Whiteshell site is surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, and forests — a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy nature, recreation, and a balanced lifestyle.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Whiteshell site, Manitoba .

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion . We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values :

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer . If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via jobs@cnl.ca . All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabe and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home. CNL is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work on these lands and waterways, which hold significant cultural and historical importance. We acknowledge that this site was established without consultation with the Indigenous Peoples of this area. We recognize the ongoing impact of this and we are committed to understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous history, rights and title associated with this land.