Colin Carruthers

• Reported directly to the National Vice President of Safety and Sustainability
• LED and mentored a team of seven safety specialists
• Safest construction company in Canada (sliver and gold)
• Yearly hours
• Low claims costs
• Re-tool safety manual, safety software
• Implemented corporate initiative, Mental Health and First Aid, DEI, D&A Policy
• Supported, on average, 15 to 20 active commercial and institutional projects per year across southern Alberta with an approximate revenue of $30 million per year
• Led company HS&E compliance obligations which included 250 plus employees and a multitude of trade subcontractors (average of 500,000 hours of in-house employees and $1 million in subcontractor work per year)
• Advised senior leadership and on-site teams of safety trends, changes in legislation and corporate policy, and safety procedures relevant to their job sites and job descriptions
• Tracked and analyzed H&S data, identified negative safety trends and advised senior leadership on workplace alterations or changes to company safety procedures to reduce negative trends
• Evaluate safety staff performance annually.
• Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
• Helped to build culture of safety focused on reducing incidents and eliminating hazards.
• Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
• Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
• Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
• Liaised with management and employees enable smooth communication regarding safety procedures.
• Assessed value of safety programs to apply modifications and improvements and achieve targeted goals.
• Monitored the adoption of new safety software platform

• 1 minor Recordable Injury
• Reported to National Director of Health and Safety
• Created, implemented, and monitored Covid Policy at the Calgary Cancer Centre (essential work site)
• Led company HS&E compliance obligations which included up to 350 own forces and multiple sub-contractors
• Administered safety orientations, safety training and documentation controls
• Produced and delivered weekly tool-box meetings and daily field level hazard assessments (FLHA) and ensured timely completion of accident/injury/WCB reporting
• Performed job site safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports and recommendations
• Procured, stocked and maintained first aid supplies and all required safety gear
• Conducted on-site incident investigations and implemented corrective actions
• Tracked and analyzed HSE data, identified negative safety trends and advised senior leadership on workplace alterations or changes to safety procedures to reduce negative trends.
• Liaison with Prime Contractor
• Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
• Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.

• Reported directly to the Regional Vice President of Operations
• Managed a team of seven safety coordinators
• Supported, on average, 15 to 20 active commercial and institutional projects per year across southern Alberta with an approximate revenue of $30 million per year
• Led company HS&E compliance obligations which included 250 plus employees and a multitude of trade subcontractors (average of 500,000 hours of in-house employees and $1 million in subcontractor work per year)
• Advised senior leadership and on-site teams of safety trends, changes in legislation and corporate policy, and safety procedures relevant to their job sites and job descriptions
• Tracked and analyzed H&S data, identified negative safety trends and advised senior leadership on workplace alterations or changes to company safety procedures to reduce negative trends
• Advised senior leadership on impacts of cannabis legalization would have on company's Drug and Alcohol Policy and Programs
• Maintained third party safety systems verification, ISNetworld and COR
• Developed site-specific safety procedures and provided job specific training for these procedures as required
• Represented company at industry courses and seminars and advised senior leadership of new industry requirements
• safety representative at pre-construction and trade safety start up meetings
• Led serious incidents investigation and liaison between company, affected subcontractors and OH/S
• Led and assisted company audits for branches outside of southern Alberta

• Developing and maintaining the HS&E Manual.
• Liaise and maintain open lines of communication with Client's corporate safety representative.
• Conduct periodic project HS&E inspections.
• Prepare monthly HS&E performance statistics and circulate to line management.
• Evaluate safety staff performance annually.

• Reported to Regional Labour Manager
• Led company HS&E compliance obligations which included up to 200 site workers
• Administered safety orientations, safety training and documentation controls
• Produced and delivered weekly tool-box meetings and daily field level hazard assessments (FLHA) and ensured timely completion of accident/injury/WCB reporting
• Performed job site safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports and recommendations
• Procured, stocked and maintained first aid supplies and all required safety gear
• Provided Advanced First Aid to site personnel
• Conducted on-site incident investigations and implemented corrective actions
• Tracked and analyzed HSE data, identified negative safety trends and advised senior leadership on workplace alterations or changes to safety procedures to reduce negative trends.

• Applied, trained and lead compliance for the company's HS&E program and provincial OH&S regulations to the workplace for 70 employees
• Informed and advised senior leadership, and site teams of safety concerns, legislation, corporate policy, and safety procedures relevant to their work
• Developed, implemented and maintained the company's Environmental Policies, Safety and Loss Prevention Program including Safe Work Practices/Safe Job Procedures and Site Emergency Response Plans
• Compiled statistics to identify trends to improve the H&S system
• Investigated injuries, accidents and near misses
• Managed WCB and modified duty programs
• Conducted regular site inspections
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of OH&S legislation
• Maintained ISNetworld and COR
• Ensured staff had required safety equipment as per OH&S guidelines
• Maintained company tool, equipment and maintenance safety logs and schedule repairs when needed
• Administered the WHMIS training program
• Designed and implemented Traffic Accommodation Plans
• Developed and submitted Environmental and Safety Prequalification's

• supervised and mentored peers and apprentices
• wrote, lead, developed and participated in job safety assessments, field level risk assessments, toolbox talks, safety meetings and safe work procedures
• preformed accident and incident reporting to determine root cause and appropriate corrective actions
• facilitated compliance on rules, policies and safety programs
• conducted site inspection and tracked to ensure supervisors were performing required inspections
• conducted proper reporting to company and Work Cover Queensland
• liaison between trades and upper management to ensure safety issues were addressed and corrected