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Paul Olekszyk

Paul Olekszyk

BEAUMONT,Alberta

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in emergency management, business continuity, emergency response and threat assessment roles. Proficient in developing, managing and delivering training programs to a diverse field of individuals. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams both internally and externally to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Board Secretary - Communication/Advanced Education

Canadian Explosive Technicians Association
11.2021 - Current
  • Leadership and technical expertise as part of its board of directors, where was recently asked to serve as Secretary. Demonstrated skills in small team management and board-level partnership to guide organizational initiatives in high-stakes environments at the national level.
  • Collaboration on several national projects, such as the National Standards and Certification program, the Canadian Incident Notification Systems, and the Police and Security Industrial Radiography renewal program.

Police Explosive Technician at EPS Bomb Unit /CBRN Specialist

Edmonton Police Service
Edmonton, Alberta
11.2007 - Current
  • Response to high-risk events such as dealing with suspicious packages, bomb threats, explosive devices, and terrorist events.
  • Developed in-house training, qualifications, and certification for members that included annual and employee performance reviews.
  • The administration of the Explosives Disposal Unit. Responsibilities for program development, training, response capability, equipment research, and meeting compliance standards are commonplace.
  • Provide training as a subject matter expert to various government and non-governmental agencies in explosives, CBRN, threat assessment and procedures, improvised explosive devices, and case analysis.

Skills

  • Board governance
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Policy writing
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Report preparation
  • Project management
  • Risk assessment
  • Crisis management
  • Training development
  • Legal compliance
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Policy implementation
  • Risk management
  • Staff training

Accomplishments

  • Deputy Inspector of explosives with Natural Resource Canada
  • Deputy Inspector for Nuclear Safety Commission
  • Recognized Incident Command System 200
  • RCMP Counter Terror information Officer since 2011

Timeline

Board Secretary - Communication/Advanced Education

Canadian Explosive Technicians Association
11.2021 - Current

Police Explosive Technician at EPS Bomb Unit /CBRN Specialist

Edmonton Police Service
11.2007 - Current
Paul Olekszyk