Niall Donaghy
Lethbridge,Canada
Summary
Safety-focused professional with 20+ years of experience in post-secondary technical and facilities environments. Proven expertise in safety program development, compliance with provincial legislation, hazard assessments, incident investigations, inspections, training delivery, and committee leadership. Strong collaborator with academic, administrative, and facilities stakeholders.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Manager – Faculty of Fine Arts
University of Lethbridge
08.2018 - 04.2025
- Led health and safety programming across studios, laboratories, shops, theatres, rehearsal and exhibition spaces.
- Designed and implemented the Faculty of Fine Arts Health & Safety Program aligned with the University’s EHSMS.
- Developed and maintained hazard assessments, SOPs, and incident/hazard reporting systems.
- Delivered and coordinated training including WHMIS, First Aid (CPR-C & AED), Fall Protection, Aerial Lift, Pyrotechnics Safety, and PAL.
- Chaired the Faculty of Fine Arts Joint Health & Safety Committee and conducted regular inspections and audits.
- Investigated incidents and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Served as APO Representative on the University Health & Safety Advisory Committee.
- Liaised with Safety Services, Facilities, Project Managers, and contractors to resolve safety issues.
Fine Arts Technician I
University of Lethbridge
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Maintained art studios and supervised ceramics, foundry, woodworking, and metal fabrication spaces.
- Delivered safety demonstrations and supervised student tool use.
Academic Program Technician
Georgian College
08.2011 - 06.2016
- Maintained sculpture, woodshop, and welding facilities.
- Delivered safe work practice training and technical instruction.
Facility Manager
MacLaren Art Centre
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Managed 25,000 sq. ft. arts facility and coordinated contractors.
- Acted as liaison with municipal regulatory authorities.
Studio Technician / Safety Officer
University of Waterloo
07.2005 - 05.2007
- Maintained woodworking and welding studios.
- Served as departmental Safety Officer.
Education
Master of Fine Arts -
York University
Toronto, ON01.2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts - undefined
NSCAD University
Halifax, NS01.2003
Diploma in Fine Arts - undefined
Fanshawe College
London, ON01.2001
Skills
- Occupational Health & Safety Compliance
- Hazard Assessments & Risk Mitigation
- Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Safety Program Design & Delivery
- Workplace Inspections & Audits
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Leadership
- Training & Certification Coordination
- Regulatory Liaison & Compliance Support
- Safety program development and delivery
- Incident investigation and inspection reporting
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement
- Time management and task prioritization
Certification
- WHMIS
- Standard First Aid (CPR-C & AED)
- Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1)
- Bear Safety
- Pathways to Leadership Certificate
- Digital Navigation Course
Languages
English
Timeline
Facilities Manager – Faculty of Fine Arts
University of Lethbridge
08.2018 - 04.2025
Fine Arts Technician I
University of Lethbridge
08.2016 - 08.2018
Academic Program Technician
Georgian College
08.2011 - 06.2016
Facility Manager
MacLaren Art Centre
01.2008 - 08.2011
Studio Technician / Safety Officer
University of Waterloo
07.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts - undefined
NSCAD University
Diploma in Fine Arts - undefined
Fanshawe College
Master of Fine Arts -
York University