Cynthia Konkin
St Albert,AB
Summary
Focused Senior Safety Management Professional with more than 17 years of comprehensive experience minimizing health and safety hazards in various industries 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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate HSE Manager
SUNGRO HORTICULTURE INC
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee and provide HSE guidance & resource to 27 operational facilities & bogs in North America
- Introduced & applied Bradley Curve. Moved organization from Reactive phase to Dependent stage in 12 months
- Instituted two new virtual platforms to better train employees and provide accurate data in regards to risk assessment, hazard identification, observations, incident management
- Assisted operations in roll-out of 5S Program & Gemba walks
- Improved communication to all levels of staff by creating Safety Steering Committee, Mandatory Monthly HSE Coordinator & Location Management Meetings for HSE transparency & clarity
- Corporate leader in plant automation. Involved in safety design & installation of four robots across US
- Corporate reference & leader in environmental 'Blue Box' program
- Provide resource & assistance with land reclamation of bogs
- COVID protocol Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Assess both lagging and leading indicators within North America (including stats and trends) to continuously improve overall HSE-MS
Corporate HSE Manager
ALIAXIS/IPEX MANAGEMENT INC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Represented Canada on Global Risk Management Committee
- Lead West North America Water, Electricity & Waste Reduction Program. Moved west locations from non-compliant to compliance in 18 months
- Provided direction and expertise on Rail/Rail Car safety & legislations
- Spearheaded ISO 14001 within organization to ensure compliance of all environmental elements, and dropped overall audit score
- Implemented upgrades to the current HSE-MS to improve audit cores from 68% to 84%
HSE Specialist
EPCOR UTILITIES INC (Electricity Operations)
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Provided professional expertise & input to Electricity Operations (Transmission), strategic work-plan and ensure on-going appropriate relationships with internal and external partners.
- Trained HSE individual's in ISO 14001 auditing and assisting Transmission in corrective action action plans for corrective actions, and better HSE improvement
- Provided interpretation and application of all health and safety rules, regulations and legislation to management, staff and Health and Safety committees
- Participated in Corporate development of health and safety performance measures, interpreting results and coaching/influencing staff on how to improve performance
HSE Senior Advisor
CIMA+ ENGINEERING
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Provided Health and Safety support to Owner's Health and Safety Coordinators and Committees
- Ensured the Health, Safety and Environment execution plan met the requirements of all regulatory authorities, according to Electrical Legislation
- Acquired and maintained Certificate of Recognition (COR) in Western Canadian Provinces. Ensured audit results for region were above 80%
- Monitored and implemented health, safety and environment execution plan (OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001 standards)
- Capitalized on gaps in HSE-MS and reached out personally to senior leadership to onboard new processes to elevate HSE-MS program.
- Focused on standardizing all Western Canada Certificate of Recognition (COR) standards and audits
- Facilitated updated HSE programs to all levels of staff for program improvement
Health and Safety Manager
ARMTEC, Western Canada Drainage Solutions
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Acted as expert and professional in safety leadership and strategic direction in all areas of health and safety compliance throughout Western Canada
- Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements such as blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection and waste management.
- Developed and refined health and safety programs to improve performance throughout Armtec
- Facilitated health and safety ownership and accountability across organization at all levels
- Ensured risk profile was identified and addressed through development and implementation of key controls
- Identified health and safety development training needs for company & facilitates; developed Health and Safety Training Programs and initiative training, across Western Canada.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
Western Canada Health and Safety Manager
BREWERS DISTRIBUTOR LTD
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Provided safety leadership and strategic direction in all areas of health and safety compliance
- Developed and refined health and safety programs to improve performance
- Facilitated health and safety ownership and accountability across the organization
- Conducted risk assessments and addressed results through development and implementation of key controls
- Identified and facilitated health and safety development training needs for the company
- Communicated organizational health and safety vision, strategies and performance through training initiatives, company meetings, electronically, as well as through country-wide visitation and facilitation on a regular basis
- Negotiated and facilitated change management processes and procedures at one of the main Canadian distribution centers.
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate Beer Distribution workplace hazards.
- Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire Canadian facilities.
Health and Safety Supervisor
MAPLE LEAF Consumer Foods Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Facilitated training on legislated food production policies and procedure, as well as new initiatives
- Instrumental in developing new health and safety standards on national and global level, as well as being Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Maple Leaf Foods and affiliates
- Ensured effective procedures, reporting and due diligence was being undertaken by Maple Leaf Foods staff at all levels
- Monitored company's health and safety trends, as well as lacking and leading indicators. Brought previous recordable down to 300,000 hrs with no recordable in 8 months
- Through external HSE education facilities, mentored and job shadowed students moving into HSE industry
- Received training on Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Saskatchewan Safety Advisor
AGRA FOUNDATIONS LTD
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Ensured staff adhered to all safety protocols at wide variety of work sites by conducting regular site visits and inspections
- Collaborated with large drill rigs and crane operators; ensured lockout/tag out, machine guarding, and preventative maintenance programs were adequate
- Reviewed, updated and revised company pre-operational and worksite inspection forms with field employee input
- Enforced safety behaviors in field by delivering mandatory trainings and hands on practical implementation of relevant onsite HSE procedures
- Developed safety training procedures and authored manuals for distribution to staff members.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
Health and Safety Advisor
GOLDER ASSOCIATES LTD
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers
- Worked with company lab team to help perform laboratory analyses or physical inspections of samples to detect disease and assess purity or cleanliness.
- Lead HSE Professional Project Manager in regulatory review of Centerra Gold: Mongolia & Kyrgyz Republic, international safety standards
- Brought location Certification of Recognition (COR) audit results from 84% to 97% in 12 months
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health and Safety
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL07.2017
Associate of Science - Certifica of Substance Abuse - Level 1
Second Impressions Safety Solutions
Edmonton, AB06.2013
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) - Occupational Health, Safety, Environment
Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals
Saskatoon, SK07.2011
Associate of Science - Certificate of Occupational Health & Safety
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Burnaby, BC12.2005
Skills
- Exceptional Leadership skills, guiding all levels of staff to HSE Excellence
- Safety culture expert that dropped TRIR 15% in 12 months
- Team and relationship building
- Highly experienced facilitator and communicator
- Expert in both Risk & Root Cause Analysis due to law enforcement background
- Highly organized and specialist in time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Corporate HSE Manager
SUNGRO HORTICULTURE INC
01.2020 - Current
Corporate HSE Manager
ALIAXIS/IPEX MANAGEMENT INC
01.2018 - 01.2020
HSE Specialist
EPCOR UTILITIES INC (Electricity Operations)
01.2014 - 01.2017
HSE Senior Advisor
CIMA+ ENGINEERING
01.2014 - 01.2014
Health and Safety Manager
ARMTEC, Western Canada Drainage Solutions
01.2013 - 01.2014
Western Canada Health and Safety Manager
BREWERS DISTRIBUTOR LTD
01.2012 - 01.2012
Health and Safety Supervisor
MAPLE LEAF Consumer Foods Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
Saskatchewan Safety Advisor
AGRA FOUNDATIONS LTD
01.2010 - 01.2011
Health and Safety Advisor
GOLDER ASSOCIATES LTD
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health and Safety
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Certifica of Substance Abuse - Level 1
Second Impressions Safety Solutions
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) - Occupational Health, Safety, Environment
Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals
Associate of Science - Certificate of Occupational Health & Safety
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
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