Chrissy VandenTillaart
Courtenay,Canada
Summary
Security professional with proven track record in maintaining secure environments and developing safety protocols. Known for effective incident management and proactive risk mitigation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results through adaptable strategies.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Health, Safety and Security Coordinator
Victoria Gold Corporation
Whitehorse, Yukon
07.2021 - Current
- Develop and implement the Eagle Gold Mine Site Security Plan.
- Develop Security Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
- Developed and implemented Eagle Gold Mine Site Security Plan to enhance overall site security and risk management.
- Created Security Standard Operating Procedure Manual to standardize security practices and ensure compliance.
- Communicated and implemented SOPs, policies, and supporting documents for security plan, including access control, theft mitigation, vehicle searches, K9 use, and personnel luggage searches to improve security measures and response protocols.
- Managed K9 unit operations at the mine site, ensuring effective execution of security tasks.
- Supervise and provide leadership to the security team members and ensure that security processes are being followed.
- Primary contact for all security inquiries.
- Security representative for the gold shipment process.
- Supported medical clinic staff with drug and alcohol testing issues to ensure compliance.
- Support the implementation of Industrial Hygiene strategies and practices.
- Conduct daily field inspections in support of the Health and Safety program and follow up on corrective actions.
- Participate in incident investigation.
- Work closely with departmental supervision to ensure that health and safety initiatives are adhered to.
- Develop and deliver monthly safety meeting presentations to various departments on site.
- Provide support to the medical clinic for D&A test issues if required.
- Member of the Emergency Response Team and participate in mine rescue activities.
Loss Prevention Officer
Victoria Gold Corporation
Whitehorse, Yukon
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Participated in mine rescue activities as part of the Emergency Response Team.
- Conduct training and provide certification for employees in fall protection and confined space entry.
- Guided application of site procedures and programs including fall protection, confined space entry, and hazardous energy isolation to enhance safety compliance.
- Supported implementation of industrial hygiene strategies and practices to ensure a safer work environment.
- Provide support in incident investigation and Health and Safety programs.
- Conduct departmental monthly safety meetings.
- Support the implementation of Industrial Hygiene strategies and practices.
- Monitored security in gold room during refining process while gold refining activities are being carried out which includes CCTV monitoring, personnel screening and access control.
Security Supervisor
Western Protection Alliance
Vancouver, British Columbia
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Provide leadership and guidance to all other security officers while on shift.
- Conducted drug and alcohol testing on employees exhibiting signs of impairment.
- Access control of any vehicles or patrons entering or leaving site.
- Inspected vehicles and personal belongings entering and leaving site to prevent theft and detect contraband.
- Report and investigate suspicious activity.
- Conduct Drug and Alcohol testing on employees should there be reasonable cause or signs of impairment.
- CCTV surveillance.
- Experienced in the use of Kantech and ExaqVision security and monitoring systems.
- Monitored CCTV footage to enhance security measures.
- Provided security oversight in Gold Room to ensure safe refining activities.
- Reported and investigated suspicious activity to maintain site security and safety.
Primary First Aid Attendant
Equity Exploration Consultants
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Primary first aid attendant in several remote camps throughout British Columbia, The Yukon and Quebec.
- Assisted in medical emergencies by providing immediate first aid care in remote locations.
- Managed the first aid room and inventory of supplies.
- Led weekly safety meetings to promote awareness and compliance with safety protocols among staff.
- Perform regular inspections of safety equipment such as smoke detectors, CO2 detectors, fire extinguishers, eye wash stations and spill response equipment in addition to regular site checks to identify and rectify hazards.
- Conduct site orientations and ensure all employees are familiar with the onsite emergency response procedures.
Exploration Assistant
Equity Exploration Consultants
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Organize the staff schedule and make travel arrangements including booking accommodations for employees traveling to and from camp.
- Monitored inventory levels of camp supplies to ensure adequate availability. of camp supplies and inventories and submit orders as needed.
- Sling helicopter loads of supplies in and out of camp or from drill rigs.
- Keep track of camp supplies and inventories and submit orders as needed.
- Coordinated drill core sample shipments and communicated with lab to resolve any issues or discrepancies.
- Supported project geologist in fieldwork activities to enhance operational efficiency. the project geologist with any field duties as well as spotting drill collars or any other task that is required.
- Set up and organized camp facilities for the start of the field season./open camps for start of the field season as well as shut down/end of season.
- Fill out employee expense reports as well as timesheets.
Senior Geological Technician
Equity Exploration Consultants
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Oversee other geology technicians to ensure quality and consistency of work and answer any questions that arise.
- Implemented new procedures to ensure quality and efficiency when processing drill core.
- Reviewed geo-technical data to identify and resolve missing data or discrepancies.
- Look through geo-technical data to ensure there is no missing data or discrepancies.
- Executed core processing duties for three drills, measuring recovery length, RQD, identifying fracture surfaces, and conducting magnetic susceptibility readings and point load testing.
- Conducted drill site reclamation, capturing final GPS points for all drill hole collars to ensure accurate site documentation.
- Conducted soil sampling using MMI techniques to gather geological data.
- Executed core cutting using a core saw and hydraulic splitter for sample preparation.
Geological Technician
New Gold Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia
11.2011 - 02.2012
- Processed drill core by measuring recovery length, RQD, magnetic susceptibility, point load, and specific gravity to ensure accurate geological assessments.
- Recorded final collar locations using GPS technology for accurate site mapping.
- Marked grid lines on-site to prepare for future drill site development.
Ice Technician
The Olympic Oval
Calgary, Alberta
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Resurfaced three ice surfaces, including a long track speed skating surface, a short track speed skating surface, and an Olympic-sized hockey rink.
- Responded to medical emergencies for athletes during training sessions, ensuring swift and effective care.
- Ensured safety protocols for all athletes and the public within the facility, maintaining a secure environment.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction.
Facility Attendant
The City of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Resurfaced ice and prepared rink for Women’s National hockey team and University of Calgary Dinos, ensuring optimal playing conditions.
- Maintained sports fields and running track for professional athletes, supporting their training and competition needs.
- Designed and maintained landscape features at the facility.
Education
Occupational Health and Safety Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
University of Northern British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia02-2019
Hotel and Restaurant management - undefined
Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario12-2002
High School - undefined
Osgoode Township High School
Metcalfe06-2002
Skills
- Security procedures
- Access control
- Surveillance systems
- CCTV monitoring
- X-ray operation
- Security awareness
- Situational awareness
- Conflict resolution
- De-escalation
- Communication skills
Certification
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
- Security Law (continued education)- University of Calgary
- Security training- provided By Victoria Gold Corp. and delivered by a security consultant DVP Services LTD.
- Training covered all aspects of general security principles, gate house procedures and advanced report writing.
- Surface Mine Rescue Certificate (Yukon).
- Canadian Credible Leadership Series Certificate- Canadian Police Knowledge Network.
- Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation- Canadian Police Knowledge Network.
- Critical Incident Stress Management- Canadian Police Knowledge Network.
- Drug Identification- Canadian Police Knowledge Network.
- Indigenous Awareness- Canadian Police Knowledge Network.
- BC Security workers License- Basic Security Training/ Advanced Security Training including Use of Force and Restraint Device training.
- Standard First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification.
- ICS-100 Certification
- First Line Supervisor Certificate YWCBSSB
- Workplace Investigation Basics – Northern Safety Network Yukon
- Leadership training- Provided by Outliers Mining Solutions
- Electrical Safety Training System Non-Electrical Workers
- Possession Acquisition License (non-restricted and restricted)
- GHS WHMIS 2015 training
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
Timeline
Health, Safety and Security Coordinator
Victoria Gold Corporation
07.2021 - Current
Loss Prevention Officer
Victoria Gold Corporation
07.2019 - 07.2021
Security Supervisor
Western Protection Alliance
08.2016 - 07.2019
Geological Technician
New Gold Inc.
11.2011 - 02.2012
Primary First Aid Attendant
Equity Exploration Consultants
01.2010 - 01.2016
Exploration Assistant
Equity Exploration Consultants
01.2010 - 01.2016
Senior Geological Technician
Equity Exploration Consultants
01.2010 - 01.2016
Ice Technician
The Olympic Oval
01.2008 - 01.2010
Facility Attendant
The City of Calgary
01.2008 - 01.2010
High School - undefined
Osgoode Township High School
Hotel and Restaurant management - undefined
Algonquin College
Occupational Health and Safety Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
University of Northern British Columbia