Desiree D'Sa
Occupational Health & Safety Consultant
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Occupational health & safety consultant with 2 years experience working alongside WorkSafe BC. Able to independently investigate workplace incidents to determine the appropriate next steps. Able to perform risk assessments, conduct site investigations and write exposure control plans; providing evidence-based recommendations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Occupational Health & Safety Consultant
Kinetic OH&S Services Ltd
North Vancouver
06.2020 - Current
- Collaborates with cross functional players including WorkSafe BC, the City of Vancouver, contractors and home-owners to determine appropriate occupational health & safety testing required
- Conducts field investigations and performs environmental tests including noise assessments, bulk sampling and air quality monitoring (e.g. exhaust fumes, silica, lead & mold)
- Assists with project management duties including scheduling, communicating with clients, budgeting and creating proposals
- Improved site time efficiency 30-50% by creating a checklist system
- Responsible for preparing technical reports, interpreting sampling results and providing evidence-based recommendations
- Proficient in asbestos air sample analysis using NIOSH 7400 (Microscopy)
Applied Research Project
BCIT
Burnaby, BC
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Rejuvenated salmon habitats by reducing harmful runoff contaminants
- Determined if the addition of biochar improves the function of rain gardens surrounding BCIT Burnaby Campus
- Performed analysis using a GC-MSMS to determine initial and final concentrations of common runoff contaminants
- Prepared regular progress reports throughout the duration of the project
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Server/Bartender
Three Brits Public House
Vancouver
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Improved time-management and organizational skills by handling a part-time job and full-time school
Volunteer
Engineers without Borders
Toronto, ON
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Taught third grade students about global water security
- Highlighted issues of poverty and water security through a hands-on learning experience, in which students constructed a water filter using layers of rocks, cotton and sand in a water bottle
Education
Diploma - Chemical & Environmental Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC 09.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelors Degree - Environmental Studies & Geography
Queen's University
09.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Environmental ConsultingAnalytical ChemistryProject ManagementLeadership
Certification
Confined Space Training Certificate
Hobbies
- Reading (Participates in Goodreads annual book reading challenge)
- Painting, drawing and ceramics (Participates in community classes - encouraging my creative side)
Timeline
Confined Space Training Certificate
04-2022
AHERA Building Inspector Certificate
11-2020
Occupational Health & Safety Consultant
Kinetic OH&S Services Ltd
06.2020 - Current
Applied Research Project
BCIT
01.2020 - 06.2022
Standard First Aid Certified with CPR and C/AED
01-2020
Diploma - Chemical & Environmental Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
09.2018 - 06.2020
Server/Bartender
Three Brits Public House
09.2018 - 06.2020
Volunteer
Engineers without Borders
03.2017 - 04.2017
Bachelors Degree - Environmental Studies & Geography
Queen's University
09.2012 - 06.2016