SHIRIN SALEHI TABAR
Ontario
Summary
CRSP-designated Health & Safety professional with over 15 years of progressive experience developing, implementing, and managing occupational health and safety programs across industrial, warehousing, retail, and oil & gas environments. Demonstrated expertise in Ontario legislative compliance, hazard identification, incident investigation, safety training, and continuous improvement of the Internal Responsibility System (IRS). A collaborative, results-driven leader recognized for strengthening safety culture, improving compliance outcomes, and supporting operational leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Health & Safety Consultant
Zenith Workplace Safety
01.2025 - Current
- Provide health and safety consulting services to organizations seeking regulatory compliance and risk reduction.
- Develop and review occupational health and safety policies, procedures, programs, and safe work practices aligned with Ontario OHSA and industry standards.
- Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and compliance gap analyses; prepare corrective action plans.
- Design and deliver health and safety training, including new worker orientation and management system awareness.
- Support employers in strengthening the Internal Responsibility System by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability.
- Assist with workplace incident investigations and corrective action tracking.
Professional Development
Independent Health & Safety Consultant
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Enhanced professional competency through ongoing review of Ontario OHS legislation.
- Provided health and safety support for inspections and compliance documentation.
- Created templates and procedures for health and safety consulting use.
- Laid groundwork for the formal launch of Zenith Workplace Safety in 2025.
Health & Safety Administrator
PT INDUSTRIAL (BLENDTECH), Oil and Energy Industry
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Planned and implemented occupational health and safety policies, programs, and safe work practices (18+ policies; 150+ programs and SWPs).
- Conducted incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
- Maintained incident and accident records for management review and insurance reporting.
- Conducted workplace inspections, field verifications, and loss prevention observations to monitor compliance.
- Developed and delivered safety communications, including EHS alerts, bulletins, and toolbox talks (100+ issued).
- Coordinated PPE inventory using min/max controls to ensure availability and compliance.
- Supported workers’ compensation claims management in collaboration with Human Resources.
- Facilitated new-hire onboarding, including health and safety orientation, training assignment, and PPE issuance.
- Organized and participated in Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings as a Certified Member representing workers.
- Assisted supervisors in developing Job Safety Analyses (JSA/JLA) and communicating controls through safety meetings.
- Supported preventive maintenance audits, corrective action registers, emergency response planning, and journey management plans.
Health & Safety Coordinator
Sears Canada
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Supported implementation and monitoring of corporate health and safety programs and training initiatives.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop and update health and safety policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
- Supported Ministry of Labour compliance activities and internal safety audits.
- Assisted with WSIB claims submissions, return-to-work coordination, and related documentation.
- Maintained health and safety training matrices and ensured accurate employee training records.
- Organized safety documentation, including SDS binders, vehicle logs, and supervisor safety resources.
Health & Safety Administrator
XS Cargo
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Conducted workplace inspections to ensure compliance with applicable safety legislation.
- Performed incident investigations and developed corrective and preventive actions.
- Conducted facility risk assessments and evaluated safety performance.
- Identified training needs and developed coordinated safety training programs.
- Observed work practices to ensure compliance with safety procedures, PPE use, and job safety analyses.
Education
Occupational Health & Safety Certificate -
Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson University)
Toronto, CanadaBachelor of Science - Occupational Health & Safety
Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, IranSkills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint
- HSE & HR Systems: SalusPro, BambooHR, HR Downloads
Timeline
Health & Safety Consultant
Zenith Workplace Safety
01.2025 - Current
Professional Development
Independent Health & Safety Consultant
08.2023 - 12.2024
Health & Safety Administrator
PT INDUSTRIAL (BLENDTECH), Oil and Energy Industry
01.2019 - 01.2023
Health & Safety Coordinator
Sears Canada
01.2014 - 01.2017
Health & Safety Administrator
XS Cargo
01.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health & Safety
Shahid Beheshti University
Occupational Health & Safety Certificate -
Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson University)