Brianna Severinac
Chelmsford
Summary
Health, Safety & Environment professional with strong experience in mining, manufacturing, and industrial operations. Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, field inspections, incident investigations, and drive continuous improvement across sites. Skilled at coaching, training, and advising operational teams to embed a safety-first culture. Highly organized, data-driven, and motivated to build effective safety management systems in alignment with corporate standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health, Safety, Environment Lead
Thiess Mining Canada
01.2025 - Current
- Lead field inspections, risk assessments, and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Conduct incident investigations using 5-Why and ICAM root-cause methods; develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Coach and support site personnel, contractors, and frontline supervisors to strengthen safety practices and hazard awareness.
- Build and maintain relationships with operations, engineering, and external stakeholders including union leadership to integrate HSE priorities.
- Manage environmental requirements, conducting toolbox talks, training, and inspections across shop and mine environments.
- Develop weekly/monthly HSE reports and present leading indicators to senior leadership.
- Track action items, deliverables, and corrective actions in Synergy HSE software.
- Drive HSE initiatives and change management campaigns in collaboration with the Project Manager.
- Managed client relationships, ensuring consistent communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Health & Safety Specialist, New Product Development
Komatsu
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Facilitated development and communication of safety policies, procedures, and training materials for a high-risk engineering facility.
- Delivered safety orientations and led hazard tours for diverse groups, explaining mining and industrial risk.
- Implemented safety controls with engineers; addressed high-risk conditions and drove continuous improvement.
- Used VelocityEHS for incident reporting, data tracking, and performance monitoring.
- Investigated incidents, using root-cause analysis, and introduced corrective measures.
- Delivered toolbox talks, created safety campaigns, and managed cross-departmental safety projects.
Environmental, Health & Safety Technician
SNOLAB
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted workplace inspections in underground, surface, warehouse and office settings.
- Assisted with rescue planning, PHRs (Pre-Job Hazard Reviews), and PSRs (Pre-Start Reviews).
- Developed and maintained safety documentation, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
- Promoted and educated staff on the Internal Responsibility System to strengthen safety culture.
Health & Safety Administrator / Coordinator
Milman Industries / E360 Services
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed onboarding, training, and compliance for new and existing staff (e.g., WHMIS, working at heights, fit testing).
- Updated and maintained safety policies and procedures.
- Supported management with tracking and documenting training and incident reporting.
- Supervised COVID-19 protocols, isolation procedures, and related communications.
- Delivered regular presentations and mentored new safety team members.
Environmental Technician
Environmental Ecosystems Inc.
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Collected environmental samples (soil, water, air), maintained chain of custody, and produced reports.
- Communicated professionally with clients and managed office-based health and safety (first aid, COVID response).
- Conducted environmental assessments to identify compliance with regulations and standards
- Collected and analyzed soil, water, and air samples for contamination levels
Education
Environmental Technician Diploma - Environmental Management
Cambrian College
Sudbury, ON06.2021
Skills
- Field inspections, audits & risk assessment
- Incident investigation (5-Why, root cause)
- Safety coaching & training
- Safety Management System (SMS) implementation
- Change management & continuous improvement
- Data analysis & reporting (Excel, dashboards)
- Policy development & SOP writing
- Regulatory compliance (OHS, environmental)
- Communication & stakeholder engagement
- Project coordination & advisory support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid (2024)
- Workplace Violence & Harassment Investigation (2024)
- WSIB Claim Management Training (2023)
- Standard First Aid, CPR-C & AED (2024)
- WHMIS (2025)
- IHSA Basics of Auditing (COR)
- IHSA Introduction to Hazard & Risk Management (COR)
- WSPS Steel Storage Racks Inspection – CSA
- MLTSD Common Core – Underground & Surface Modules
- Valid G Driver’s License
Timeline
Health, Safety, Environment Lead
Thiess Mining Canada
01.2025 - Current
Health & Safety Specialist, New Product Development
Komatsu
03.2023 - 01.2025
Environmental, Health & Safety Technician
SNOLAB
09.2022 - 03.2023
Health & Safety Administrator / Coordinator
Milman Industries / E360 Services
12.2021 - 09.2022
Environmental Technician
Environmental Ecosystems Inc.
04.2021 - 09.2021
Environmental Technician Diploma - Environmental Management
Cambrian College