Paul Olekszyk
Beaumont,AB
Summary
Seasoned professional in emergency management and explosive response with a proven track record in leading national projects and training programs. Adept at board-level governance and policy development, facilitating cross-functional collaboration in high-pressure environments. Extensive experience in regulatory compliance and risk management, with a strong ability to drive 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 are part of its board of directors. 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 with multiple partners from a variety of backgrounds, such as the National Standards and Certification program, the Canadian Incident Notification Systems, the Canadian Avalanche Mitigation Project, the Human Factors Research program for CERRA, and the Police Security Industrial Radiography renewal program.
- Oversees compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies. Providing national advanced education and leadership in emergency response coordination, team leadership, and strategic planning.
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 to various government and non-governmental agencies in explosives, CBRN, threat assessment and procedures, improvised explosive devices, and case analysis.
Strategic Advisor - Natural Resource Canada
G7 Conference
Kananaskis, Alberta
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Reviewed existing operations processes and provided recommendations for response to potential terrorist events.
- Collaborated with NRCAN, RCMP, the Department of National Defense, CSIS, industry stakeholders, and public officials in the dissemination of intelligence information while maintaining the highest level of intelligence integrity.
Skills
- Compliance oversight
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Emergency response coordination
- Policy writing
- Risk assessment
Accomplishments
- Deputy Inspector with Natural Resource Canada Nuclear Safety Commission
- RCMP Counter Terror information Officer since 2011
Timeline
Strategic Advisor - Natural Resource Canada - G7 Conference
04.2025 - 07.2025
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