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Matt Van Blaricom

Winnipeg,Manitoba

Summary

Project Safety Section Head with 7 years of safety related experience and 3 years within the Niverville Fire & EMS. A driver of change with exceptional communication skills that excels in a team environment. An ambitious leader continually looking to self improve and make a difference.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Firefighter

Niverville Fire & EMS
01.2022 - Current

Responsible for firefighting, rescue, emergency medical care, and other related emergency services. Participation in programs designed for the prevention of fires and the saving of life and property. Required to rapidly, efficiently and safely perform various duties under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable hazard. This work includes routine duties in the maintenance of firefighting vehicles, equipment and fire service facilities.

Project Safety Section Head

Manitoba Hydro
06.2024 - Current

Responsible for providing technical support and leading a team in the development of health and safety programs and plans tailored to project work. Collaborate with Project Management Leadership, Project Teams and Occupational Safety and Health when establishing strategic goals, working on initiatives, and promoting a safety culture to ensure the safety of all staff and support the safe delivery of all projects.

Field Safety Advisor

Manitoba Hydro
01.2021 - 06.2024

Responsible for the development and administration of the safety and health programs in the Business Unit to provide a safe work environment for all staff. Assist and provide technical support to the Workplace Safety and Health Committees and liaise with Regulatory Authorities through the HR and Workplace Safety & Health Division.

Education

Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety - Safety

University of New Brunswick
New Brunswick
12-2024

Fire Fighting Level I NFPA 1001 -

Manitoba Emergency Services College
Brandon
06-2023

Certificate in Management & Administration (CIM) -

University of Manitoba
Manitoba
12-2019

Skills

  • Hazardous Materials Operations Level
  • Vehicle Extrication
  • ICS 100
  • Confined Space Training

Timeline

Project Safety Section Head

Manitoba Hydro
06.2024 - Current

Firefighter

Niverville Fire & EMS
01.2022 - Current

Field Safety Advisor

Manitoba Hydro
01.2021 - 06.2024

Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety - Safety

University of New Brunswick

Fire Fighting Level I NFPA 1001 -

Manitoba Emergency Services College

Certificate in Management & Administration (CIM) -

University of Manitoba
Matt Van Blaricom