Joshua Shitta

Indigenous Strategy Project

• Reviewed proposed university level calls to action presented by the indigenous group and created a departmental level action chart.
• Collaborate with department’s reconciliation committee to collect data and information and status of actions to map actions and present progress report on thematic mapping.
• Utilize statistical analysis tools and techniques to gather and analyze data presenting reports to team to make informed decisions and improve the overall effectiveness.

Research Assistant (COVID-19 Surveillance and Monitoring Research across Canada)

• Conduct thorough analysis, coding interview transcripts using Nvivo software, which involves creating themes, identifying trends, and writing detailed reports based on the findings. Helping team gain deeper insights into data and make informed decisions about future research direction.
• Review and report on health surveillance data, utilizing statistical software and data visualization tools to identify trends and patterns.
• Attend research program planning meetings, actively participating in discussions related to project results and deliverables and providing input on research objectives and goals.
• Conduct environmental scans, literature reviews and synthesizing research findings, which involves identifying relevant studies, extracting key data, and summarizing results in a concise and clear manner.

• Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
• Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
• Determined nature of code violations and issued written notices of violation.
• Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire facility.
• Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate workplace hazards.
• Interpreted and implemented instructions and requests from producers, directors and other colleagues.

• Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
• Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
• Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
• Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.

• Collaborate with faculty members on the utilization of departmental spaces, allocation of spaces and offices, and addressing space related concerns
• Ensuring the safe and sustainable use of the department spaces