Sidharth Kaushik
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Personable and attentive, with strong foundation in health and safety protocols. Possesses knowledge of risk assessment and hazard prevention, along with skills in emergency response and workplace inspections. Committed to fostering safe and compliant working environment, ensuring well-being of all employees.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Health and Safety Representative
British Columbia General Employees Union (BCGEU)
09.2023 - Current
- Promotes OHS awareness at all levels of the union
- Reviews, develops, and recommends union policy in OHS
- Implemented the safe sharps disposal program resulting in 90% decrease in needle stick injury.
- Assists in identifying problem areas needing priority attention or action plan
- Acts as a contact group for and receives and acts on information and requests from component OHS committees
- Receives and reviews major problems referred from reviews of worksite reports and exchanges information regarding OHS issues and coordinates OHS activities of all components and areas
- Maintains an awareness of the WCB compensation system
Tenant Support Worker
Lookout Housing and Health Society
04.2020 - Current
- Consistently achieved 100% compliance on caseload audits, contributing to the company’s successful attainment of COR (Certificate of Recognition) accreditation.
- Develop flexible plans of action targeted to resolve, housing, health, treatment, and finances
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Advocated for client rights and needs within broader social services system, ensuring their voices were heard and acted upon.
- Successfully assisted multiple clients in accessing detox and treatment programs by coordinating with healthcare providers, developing individualized support plans, and offering continuous follow-up to ensure sustained recovery.
- Participates with tenants in the development and implementation of service plans, including assessment; goal setting, achievement, and review; resource acquisition; and monitoring in the areas of daily living, financial, vocational/educational, social supports, health, harm reduction, culture, recovery, and leisure/recreational support
Trainee Electrical Officer
SYNERGY MARINE GROUP
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: A leading ship manager providing end to end maritime solutions
- Handled the operation and maintenance of machinery in the engine room onboard container ships to ensure optimal functioning
- Conduct thorough assessments of the ship's electrical systems to identify potential hazards and risks
- This includes evaluating electrical equipment, wiring, and control systems to ensure they meet safety standards and regulations
- Anticipate and mitigate risks associated with electrical shocks, fires, and other hazards
- In the unfortunate event of electrical accidents or incidents, I lead investigations to determine root causes and contributing factors
- Compile comprehensive incident reports that provide insights for preventing similar incidents in the future
Education
Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, None05-2026
Electro Technical Officer course -
Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies
India 05-2017
Bachelor of Technology - Electronic and Communication Engineering
Kurukshetra University
India 06-2016
Skills
- Naloxone trained
- Strong communicator
- Occupational First Aid Level1 Certified
- Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Awareness
- Safety Training & Compliance ( PPE, CPR/First Aid)
- Risk Assessment & Incident Reporting
- Crisis Intervention & Conflict Resolution
- Documentation & Record Management (Inspections logs, training records)
- Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Community Service
Lookout Housing and Health Society, Tenant Support Worker
Timeline
Occupational Health and Safety Representative
British Columbia General Employees Union (BCGEU)
09.2023 - Current
Tenant Support Worker
Lookout Housing and Health Society
04.2020 - Current
Trainee Electrical Officer
SYNERGY MARINE GROUP
10.2017 - 10.2019
Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Electro Technical Officer course -
Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies
Bachelor of Technology - Electronic and Communication Engineering
Kurukshetra University
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