KAVITA BIR
TORONTO,ON
Summary
Health and Safety professional leading Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) & Disability Management Program (DMP) for over 16 years in the workplace that aligns with the organization’s strategic objectives & OHS Regulations. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OHS ADVISOR
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY (CBSA)
01.2022 - Current
- Leading the OHS program and providing advice to senior management, union, and workplace health and safety committees (WHSC) in Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
- Focusing on prevention by delivering awareness sessions to the staff, discussing with senior management the positive and negative status of OHS in GTA, supporting stakeholders ensuring workplaces meet the regulatory requirements.
- Actively listened to clients, handled concerns quickly and escalated significant issues to the appropriate individuals to resolve them.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COORDINATOR
PUBLIC SERVICES AND PROCUREMENT CANADA
08.2011 - 01.2022
- Influenced decision-makers by selling the business case of OHS and DMP initiatives in the workplace for monetary benefit with a reduction in injury and illness, improving employee morale and increasing the organization’s reputation.
- Helped the safety committee and management create an environmentally sensitive workspace for individuals with environmental sensitivities by introducing products free of chlorine and allergens, such as removing Lysol from the workplace.
- Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies, procedures and standards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine causes and recommended corrective action.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRAINING COORDINATOR
ILSCO OF CANADA
06.2007 - 08.2011
- Developed and implemented safety programs, policies, and procedures under the rebate program with WSIB Safety Groups and successfully presented the OHS initiative to introduce non-toxic products in the maintenance shop replacing toxic chemicals
- This saved the company the cost of disposing of harmful chemicals and purchasing safety equipment for employees.
- Assisted with the development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Eliminated dangerous behaviours potentially impacting worker safety in manufacturing settings through careful analysis and process optimization.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT TECHNICIAN
IPEX MANAGEMENT INC
06.2006 - 05.2007
- Completed health and safety audits using internal EHS audit tool for locations throughout Canada, including GTA locations, Edmonton, and Calgary
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Provided recommendations to the senior management, safety committees, and representatives to improve the deficiencies in the system.
Education
MBA - OHS, STREAM
UNIVERSITY OF FREDERICTON
NEW BRUNSWICK2021
B.A.SC - OHS
TORONTO METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITY
2005
Skills
- Influencing OHS Change
- Risk Assessment
- Relationship Management
- Presentation
- Project Management
- Strategic Marketing
Accomplishments
- Recognized by the Regional Director General of GTA, CBSA, for providing support during the orientation and OHS training of new management hires.
- Received two Accolade Awards at PSPC for providing clients with excellent services and exceeding expectations in OHS and DMP services.
- Received Award for Excellence in Response to COVID-19 at PSPC for supporting the ergonomic needs of employees working remotely.
Certification
- Working towards becoming a Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC)
- Certified Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
- Certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor
- Mental Health First Aider
- WSIB Health and Safety Auditor
Timeline
OHS ADVISOR
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY (CBSA)
01.2022 - Current
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COORDINATOR
PUBLIC SERVICES AND PROCUREMENT CANADA
08.2011 - 01.2022
HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRAINING COORDINATOR
ILSCO OF CANADA
06.2007 - 08.2011
HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT TECHNICIAN
IPEX MANAGEMENT INC
06.2006 - 05.2007
MBA - OHS, STREAM
UNIVERSITY OF FREDERICTON
B.A.SC - OHS
TORONTO METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITY
- Working towards becoming a Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC)
- Certified Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
- Certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor
- Mental Health First Aider
- WSIB Health and Safety Auditor
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