Jay Hooper, CRSP, GSC, B.A.
Milton,Canada
Summary
Health and safety leader with proven expertise in Construction, Manufacturing, and Transportation sectors. Successfully achieved ISO 45001 certification and implemented a robust safety culture, resulting in zero lost-time injuries across multiple large-scale projects. Skilled in risk assessment, incident investigation, and stakeholder management, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement. Consistently delivers results through strong problem-solving abilities and effective management strategies, enhancing safety and team productivity through collaborative leadership and communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Rapid Transit Safety
Metrolinx
Toronto, Canada
07.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Hazel McCallion & Hamilton LRT Projects
- Provide strategic leadership and subject matter expertise for the development of Rapid Transit Operational Standards across light rail, bus, and subway operations.
- Ensure on-going Contractor compliance during Testing & Commission to achieve Revenue Service Demonstration & Substantial Completion milestones.
- Lead a team delivering safety management systems, risk assessments, safety audits, and regulatory compliance aligned with ISO 45001 and Metrolinx SMS.
- Oversee development and implementation of safety programs, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with legislative and industry requirements.
- Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement through proactive analysis of leading/lagging indicators.
- Perform safety assurance audits, monitor contractor safety compliance, and maintain robust risk control strategies.
- Chair Weekly/Monthly H&S Meetings with Construction Consortium Members to review Safety KPI’s, Incident Trends and ensure Consortium members are adhering to contractual requirements for on-site health & safety of the public and workforce.
- Hazel McCallion & Hamilton LRT Projects
Director of Health & Safety
Media Resources Inc.
Oakville, Canada
12.2020 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented a multi-site Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) across Canada and the U.S. (+300 employees), aligned with ISO 45001 and COR standards.
- Led successful ISO 45001 certification of 4 Ontario production facilities within 15 months.
- Directed integration of safety systems with SaaS platforms (MS Dynamics ERP, ExpandIT, 4Safecom) for compliance, reporting, and risk management.
- Oversaw safety for major construction projects, including new modular plant builds, ensuring sub-contractor management, PSHR reviews, and engineering consultations.
- Directed incident investigation processes (5 Whys, RCA) and implemented CAPA’s.
- Managed WSIB/WCB claims, Return-to-Work programs, fleet compliance (Motive ELD), and pandemic response strategies across North American operations.
- Chaired monthly EH&S Senior Management meetings, fostering alignment across all divisions.
Senior Health & Safety Consultant
Safeline Group
Concord, Canada
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Led clients through full COR certification process, conducting gap analyses, system development, and training.
- Developed safety programs, policies, safe work practices, and job procedures in alignment with OHSA & COR Program requirements.
- Conducted regular site audits and inspections, providing actionable recommendations and tracking follow-up for compliance assurance.
Senior Health & Safety Coordinator
State Group Inc.
Toronto, Canada
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: TYSSE & Ford Projects
- TYSSE - Managed health & safety on large-scale, multi-contractor projects achieving zero lost-time injuries across major infrastructure projects including $35MM Electrical contract – Traction Power & SCADA installation for the 13.8km Toronto York Spadina Subway Extension (TTC).
- Senior Safety Coordinator responsible for the Safety Management of 50 electricians.
- Project Total Man Hours 764,000 with Zero Lost Time Injuries/ RIR 0.65.
- Ford Motor Assembly Complex, Oakville: Responsible for the H&S Management of 2600 outside contractors during $700M Multi-Trade plant re-tooling contracts.
- Led safety documentation, job hazard analysis, confined space, critical lift, and asbestos abatement programs.
- TYSSE & Ford Projects
Health & Safety Manager/Coordinator
State Group Inc.
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Directed safety for multi-trade projects at General Motors (St. Catharines) and RBC Data Centre (Stratford).
- Implemented safety strategies for high-risk, complex environments, ensuring compliance and successful audit outcomes (GMAS highest rating).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Western Ontario
Occupational Health & Safety Certificate -
Toronto Metropolitan University
Advanced Leadership Certification -
York University Schulich ExecEd
Skills
- Health & Safety Leadership
- Multi-Site Operations
- ISO 45001 Compliance
- COR Compliance
- Regulatory expertise
- OHSA, MOL, WSIB, WCB, DOT, IFTA, FMSCA
- Safety Culture Development
- Risk Assessment
- Hazard Control
- Safety Analytics
- Root Cause Analysis
- Incident Investigation
- Training & Program Development
- Subcontractor Management
- Construction Safety
- Infrastructure Safety
- SaaS Integration
- MS Dynamics, ExpandIT, 4Safecom, Unifier, iAuditor, eCompliance
- Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
- CRSP - Canadian Registered Safety Professional
- GSC - Gold Seal Certified (Construction Safety Coordinator)
- ISO 45001 Auditor
- COR Internal Auditor
Key Skills And Expertise
- Health & Safety Leadership
- Multi-Site Operations
- ISO 45001 & COR Compliance
- Regulatory Expertise: OHSA, MOL, WSIB, WCB, MTO, DOT, FMCSA
- Safety Culture Development
- Risk Assessment & Hazard Control
- Safety Analytics
- Root Cause Analysis
- Incident Investigation
- Training & Program Development
- Contractor & Subcontractor Management
- Construction & Infrastructure Safety
- SaaS Integration: MS Dynamics, ExpandIT, 4Safecom
- Stakeholder Engagement
Education And Certifications
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
- Occupational Health & Safety Certificate – Toronto Metropolitan University
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science – University of Western Ontario
- Advanced Leadership Certification – York University Schulich ExecEd
- Gold Seal Certified (Construction Safety Coordinator)
- ISO 45001 Auditor | COR Auditor
- Extensive regulatory, hazard awareness, and equipment training (full list available upon request)
Timeline
Senior Manager, Rapid Transit Safety
Metrolinx
07.2024 - Current
Director of Health & Safety
Media Resources Inc.
12.2020 - 07.2024
Senior Health & Safety Consultant
Safeline Group
09.2019 - 11.2020
Senior Health & Safety Coordinator
State Group Inc.
01.2014 - 12.2018
Health & Safety Manager/Coordinator
State Group Inc.
01.2010 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Western Ontario
Occupational Health & Safety Certificate -
Toronto Metropolitan University
Advanced Leadership Certification -
York University Schulich ExecEd
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