BRETT JEFFS

Focused Health and Safety Manager bringing 20 years of comprehensive experience minimizing health and safety hazards in construction by developing and implementing successful health and safety programs.

Hardworking professional commended for consistently evaluating current processes to confirm adherence to prescribed laws, standards and company goals.

Growth-oriented team player possessing excellent technical and managerial abilities.

Knowledgeable professional eager to leverage knowledge in occupational health and safety. Qualified to create safety policies, conduct inspections and deliver training. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting. High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OHSA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health. Efficient with solid background in emergency response procedures and management. Skilled in implementing safety programs and conducting risk assessments and investigations. Strong organizational skills with extensive knowledge of safety compliance and regulations.

• Introduced highly successful streamlined auditing, incident reporting and risk assessment processes, creating a standardized approach to safety
• Trained over 500 employees in OH&S practices and legal obligations at induction and on ongoing basis
• Oversaw the transition to new OH&S harmonization laws, requiring considerable changes to systems and infrastructure
• Successfully educated employees and management of their roles and legal responsibilities regarding occupational health and safety
• Increased business legislation compliance through implementation of signage, PPE and infrastructure adjustment

• Covid-19 Response Lead
• Maintain Corporate Compliance
• MOL Contact/Compliance
• Workplace Injury/Return to Work Specialist
• WSIB Corporate Contact
• Third Party Safety Contact (Avetta, Contractor Compliance, Cognibox etc…)
• HQ-21 Ethanol/Alcohol Expansion Safety Lead
• 90-100 contractors on site from 9 Specialty Trades
• Audit/Train for Compliance
• Construction
• Trucking
• Pits and Quarries
• Crushing Operations
• Industrial (Ethanol Manufacturing)
• Armour stone
• Farming operation
• Grain and Farm Supply (Storage and Sales)
• Truck and Equipment Maintenance and Repair Operations
• Investigate incidents, provide corrective action
• Co-Chair for 4 JHSC’s
• Coordinate/execute the delivery of specialty training to Management and employees including hot work, lock out, confined space, working at heights, elevated work platforms, emergency response…
• New Employee/Annual Start-Up Training
• Maintain currency and compliance of all OH&S management systems
• Develop and implement company-specific OH&S management initiatives
• Advise all levels of staff regarding issues arising from risk assessments, audits and investigations
• Advise management on OH&S legislation and requirements
• Conduct Corporate First and Second internal audits and hazard/risk assessments

• 1986, Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute, Oshawa, ON
• 1991, Lambton College, Lambton ON; Industrial Fire Fighting
• 2008, Certified Confined Space Rescuer
• 2010, Safety, Health & Environment
• 2010, DuPont Stage II Fire Safety Resource
• 2010, Fire Alarm Technology (CFAA Certified)
• 2012, Certified Industrial Fire Fighter, NFPA 600
• 2012, Certified Confined Space Trainer
• 2012, Mindset & Behaviors Leadership Capability
• 2014, Incident Management Systems Level 100 & 200 Lambton College
• 2014, CSA Z-94.4 Respirator Protection Testing and Management (certified fit tester/program manager, qualitative and quantitative)
• 2014, Worker Health & Safety Awareness in 4 Steps (MOL)
• 2014, Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness in 5 Steps (MOL)
• 2014, DuPont Stage III Fire Safety Resource
• 2016, Seneca College, Occupational Health and Safety Certificate (Honours)
• 2016/2019, Working at Heights Certification
• 2016, Fire Fighter I
• 2016, Fire Fighter II
• 2016, Fire Officer I
• 2016/2019, JHSC Part I, Part II. Certified Member
• 2016/2019, Working at Heights
• 2016, Basics of Supervising
• 2016, Basic Auditing Principles
• 2016, COR Essentials
• 2017, COR Internal Auditor
• 2017, Defensive Driving
• 2017, Introduction to Hazard and Risk Management
• 2017, Trenching Safety and Hazard Awareness
• 2018/2021, Fire Extinguisher Certified Inspector/Serviceman
• 2018/2023, Traffic Control Management
• 2020/2023, CPR/First Aid HCP (maintained certification since 1987)
• 2020, NCSO Certification
• 2022, Mental Health First Aid Certification
• 2022, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Ground)
• 2023, Supervisor Due Diligence

• Donald Morrison, Part Time Fire Chief, Clarington Fire and Emergency Response, 905 623 6670
• Chris Brown, Manager, Drain Bros. Excavating Limited, 705 875-4499
• James Milne, Occupational Health and Safety Inspector, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, 905 301-9810