Michael Burzek
Dawson Creek,BC
Summary
Well educated and talented professional considered to be a knowledgeable leader, critical thinker, and dedicated problem solver. Brings over 30 years of valuable expertise to assist companies in achieving their strategic objectives. Highly skilled in the fields of occupational health and safety, disaster and emergency management, risk analytics, and business planning. Experienced technical writer with over 10 years of government experience. Successful at building and maintaining open communication between team members, clients and leadership. Quality-driven and proactive with advanced understanding of project oversight.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Safeguard Advanced Training and Consulting Services Ltd.
11.2018 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Senior Safety Consultant
Safeguard Advanced Training and Consulting Services Ltd.
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Provided expert advice and guidance to clients developing their safety management systems.
- Developed emergency preparedness and response programs for various clients.
- Facilitated health and safety training for clients.
- Developed health and safety training course materials.
- Conducted audits and analyses of clients' health and safety programs and emergency management systems.
Senior Health & Safety Advisor
Progress Energy Canada Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided expert guidance improving the health and safety management system for a large oil company.
- Led workplace incident investigations and reported findings to Executive.
- Developed and maintained emergency management program.
- Supervised office and field personnel.
- Analyzed and compiled safety data for Executive.
Director, Public Protection and Safety
BC Oil and Gas Commission
03.2007 - 01.2014
- Provided expert guidance for internal occupational health and safety protocols and practices.
- Led development of public safety initiatives.
- Led development of regulations, standards, and best practices for the oil and gas industry in northeastern BC.
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and Executive to strategically affect operational direction.
- Analyzed and compiled public safety data for annual reports.
- Investigated public safety incidents and compiled reports.
Education
Advanced Safety Management
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON04.2014
Disaster And Emergency Management
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, BC05.2001
Emergency Medicine
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC07.1992
Skills
- Developing Regulations, Standards and Policies
- Planning, Scheduling, and Coordinating Special Projects
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Hiring and Supervising Personnel
- Developing Emergency Management Programs
- Performing Risk Analyses
- Compiling and Reviewing Performance Metrics
- Auditing Program Performance
Affiliations
Canadian Society of Safety Engineers
Canadian Standards Association
Certification
Master Instructor
Safety Program Auditor
Gas Imaging Technologist
Timeline
Project Manager
Safeguard Advanced Training and Consulting Services Ltd.
11.2018 - Current
Senior Safety Consultant
Safeguard Advanced Training and Consulting Services Ltd.
01.2016 - 10.2018
Senior Health & Safety Advisor
Progress Energy Canada Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Director, Public Protection and Safety
BC Oil and Gas Commission
03.2007 - 01.2014
Advanced Safety Management
Ryerson University
Disaster And Emergency Management
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Northern British Columbia
Emergency Medicine
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Master Instructor
Safety Program Auditor
Gas Imaging Technologist
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