Geneviève Lamarre
Montreal,QC
Summary
Seasoned, detail-oriented professional recognized for strong analytical skills in ergonomic risk management.
Experienced in mentoring colleagues and driving continuous improvement through collaborative initiatives, committed to enhancing employee health and safety.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
EHS Generalist - Ergonomic Specialist
Pratt & Whitney Canada, Canadian Manufacturing
2019 - Current
- Analyzes incident reports and ergonomic risks baseline to identify trends and recommend proactive measures.
- Authors various contents to share best practices, awareness lessons. Also highlights salaried and hourly employee contribution (RTX Award application files, EH&S All Hands forum presentation, articles and pamphlets).
- Mentors and supports colleagues who administrates ergonomic programs in Canada and Morocco, enhancing team knowledge and effectiveness.
- Conducts in-depth ergonomic assessments that facilitates decision-making and prioritization.
- Provides matter-expert design guidelines to project engineers throughout Management of Change Process and collaborates with engineers in the design of ergonomic tools.
- Interfaces with medical personnel and supervision to accompany injured employee return to work.
- Elaborate ergonomics annual plan that complies with local laws or regulations, OSHA, and corporate requirements, and monitors progress.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing over 50 ergonomic risk reduction projects in logistic center, maintenance, engine centers (Pl.1, 15 and 32) and manufacturing work activities (Pl.1 and 41).
- Cultivated strong relationships with key project stakeholders and management through regular, transparent reporting, securing their ongoing support and trust.
- Lead more than 25 Find-it, Fix-it kaïzen participative events since arrival, promoting continuous improvements.
Industrial Hygiene Specialist - Ergonomist
Public Health Department - Occupational Health
2012 - 2019
- Conducted comprehensive workplace assessments to identify potential health hazards in 80 companies processing wood, metal, plastic or food.
- Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to analyze exposure data, prioritize health risks mitigation, elaborate an action plan that addresses ergonomics issues, part of the Specific Health Program of each company (legal document in Quebec).
- Provided awareness session and manual handling training in various context.
- Designed an ergonomic risk assessment tool that facilitates reports writing and presentation to key stake holders.
Professional Teacher
Kine-Concept Institute
1999 - 2012
- Developed engaging 400h-course lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance student participation.
- Assessed the progression of 800 students over the years, through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
Kinesitherapist, Kinesiologist
Anna-Laberge Hospital
2002 - 2009
- Assessed patient mobility and function to develop tailored rehabilitation plans.
- Ensured the coordination and promotion of Gym Tonic fitness center.
- Conducted physical fitness assessments and individual training programs.
Education
Master of Science - Kinanthropology, Ergonomics
University of Quebec in Montreal
Montreal, QC2012
Skills
- Risk assessment and management
- Documentation and reporting
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Project management
- Data and trend analysis
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving aptitude
Languages
French
English
Awards
2026 RTX Ergo cup winner, 2025 RTX EHS Award finalist
Timeline
EHS Generalist - Ergonomic Specialist
Pratt & Whitney Canada, Canadian Manufacturing
2019 - Current
Industrial Hygiene Specialist - Ergonomist
Public Health Department - Occupational Health
2012 - 2019
Professional Teacher
Kine-Concept Institute
1999 - 2012
Kinesitherapist, Kinesiologist
Anna-Laberge Hospital
2002 - 2009
Master of Science - Kinanthropology, Ergonomics
University of Quebec in Montreal