Somi Taleie
Chilliwack,BC
Summary
Efficient Environmental, Health and Safety Manager with solid background in emergency response procedures and management. Skilled in implementing safety programs and conducting risk assessments and investigations. Strong organizational skills with extensive knowledge of safety compliance and regulations.
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CSRP)
- Certified Internal COR Auditor through BC Construction Safety Alliance, BCCSA
- Certified Internal COR Auditor through AB Construction Safety Association (ACSA).
- Over 15 years experience in the occupational health and safety and human resources. Working with retail, environmental health and safety consulting, transportation, and utility (power transmission line) construction, security, non-profit (animal welfare), Cleaning and Janitorial Services and Adult Education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Alpine Building Maintenance
10.2020 - Current
- Overseeing and managing Occupational Health and safety program in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Yukon
- Identifying Critical Task, developing mitigation and control plans
- Creating Safe work practices and procedures for using Hazardous material for disinfecting and cleaning facilities
- Investigated incidents and near-misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Participating in Joint Health and Safety Committees.
- Developed and delivered engaging safety training sessions for employees at all levels of the organization.
Instructor - OHS Legislation
BC Institute of Technology
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Teaching health and safety legislation laws in BC, Canada, US and other countries
- Developing weekly lesson plans, group discussions, group, and individual assignments
- Responding to questions and marking the exams and assignments.
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Securiguard Services
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Responsible for implement and improvement of Securiguard's health and safety program throughout BC and Alberta
- Responsible for hazard assessments, nearmiss/accident/incident investigation including workplace harassment
- Managed Workers Compensation claims, modified work and return to work plans
- Developed Site Specific Safety Management Plans (SMP) and trained employees on their safety and legal rights and responsibilities
- Updated compliance networks such as ISNetworld, Contractor check, Comply works, Avetta
- Developed health and safety online training
- Participated in Joint Health and Safety Committees
- Conducted Internal COR Audits annually to ensure compliance with BCCSA safety requirements.
Health, Safety and Wellness Advisor
BC SPCA
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Responsible for implement and improvement of existing health and safety program throughout BC
- Responsible for hazard assessments, accident/incident investigation
- Managing Workers Compensation claims and Return to Work plans
- Developing Site Specific Safety Management Plans and training employees on their safety and legal rights and responsibilities
- Reviewing accident/incident statistics and developing preventative measures and prevention program
- Developing Mental Health Program to prevent and control mental health and compassion fatigue.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
BC Hydro Construction Services
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Monitored compliance throughout the company with the corporate health, safety and environment policies and procedures in conjunction with Workers' Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
- Conduct work observations, inspections, and safety audits
- Conduct job specific hazard assessment and develop Safety Management Plans, Safe Work Procedures, Wildfire Control Plans, and Emergency Rescue Plans
- Involved in pre-Job planning for public safety, contractor, and BC Hydro Employee safety on a variety of small to large scope projects
- Extensive experience working in Generation, Transmission and Distribution projects such acted as a Site Safety Coordinator for high profile projects such as Interior Lower Mainland, ILM 230 kv Transmission Line in Spuzzum; and conducted monthly safety audits for Ruskin Dam and Powerhouse Rebuild and Upgrade Project in Mission
- Training employees on different health and safety subjects such, Silica and Asbestos awareness.
Safety and Compliance Supervisor - Trucking and Transportation
Pacific Coast Express Ltd. - A Landtran Company
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Performed site inspections to ensure compliance with the Canada Labour Code, National Safety Code, US Department of Transportation, Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and Environmental regulations
- Monitor all hazard observations, fleet maintenance records, drivers' training records
- Responsible for ICBC and WorkSafe BC Claims Management and Return to Work Program
- Actively participated in Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings
- In charge of pre-employment screening, interviews and drug and alcohol pre-screening and random testing for operations personnel and drivers
- Provided training to drivers on Load securement, winter driving, WHMIS and TDG.
Environmental Health and Safety Technologist
Golder Associates Ltd.
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Performed assessment, and health and safety inspection services on small to large-scale hazardous building materials surveys, abatement, and demolition projects
- Responsible for reviewing contractor's work procedures and completion of detailed site inspection reports
- Performed noise survey and hazardous material sampling for different clients and interpreted results and prepared technical reports for clients based on field investigations and laboratory results
- Actively participated in BC Hydro underground vault asbestos inspection, inventory, and abatement program
Education
BCCSA NCSO Designation Courses -
BC Hydro
01.2020
Certificate -
Fall Protection And Rescue
01.2019
Certificate -
Occupational First Aid Level 1
01.2019
Certificate -
BCCSA Leadership of Injury Management
01.2019
Certificate -
BCCSA Leadership For Safety Excellence
01.2019
Heli and Fixed Wings Safety -
BC Hydro
01.2016
Oil Containment, Station Yard System and PCB Awareness and Storage -
BC Hydro
01.2015
Working in or Around Water -
BC Hydro
01.2015
Confined Space and Rope Rescue Training -
BC Hydro
01.2015
Limit of Approach (LOA) for Qualified Workers -
BC Hydro
01.2015
Isolation, Grounding and Blocking -
BC Hydro
01.2015
Fundamental of Substations and Hydroelectric Generation -
BC Hydro
01.2015
Internal Auditor Course -
BC Trucking Association
01.2013
US Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations -
BC Trucking Association
01.2013
National Safety Code, Hours of Service -
BC Trucking Association
01.2013
National Safety Code Program, Level I and II -
BC Trucking Association
01.2013
Diploma - Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
British Columbia Institute of Technology
01.2010
Certificate - Human Resources Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology
01.2010
Certificate - Business Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology
01.2010
Skills
- Incident Investigation
- Accident Prevention
- Chemical safety
- Hazard Identification
- Emergency Response Planning
- Contractor safety management
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Alpine Building Maintenance
10.2020 - Current
Instructor - OHS Legislation
BC Institute of Technology
03.2020 - 06.2022
Health, Safety and Wellness Advisor
BC SPCA
10.2018 - 07.2019
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Securiguard Services
10.2017 - 10.2020
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
BC Hydro Construction Services
07.2013 - 12.2016
Safety and Compliance Supervisor - Trucking and Transportation
Pacific Coast Express Ltd. - A Landtran Company
06.2012 - 07.2013
Environmental Health and Safety Technologist
Golder Associates Ltd.
01.2012 - 06.2012
BCCSA NCSO Designation Courses -
BC Hydro
Certificate -
Fall Protection And Rescue
Certificate -
Occupational First Aid Level 1
Certificate -
BCCSA Leadership of Injury Management
Certificate -
BCCSA Leadership For Safety Excellence
Heli and Fixed Wings Safety -
BC Hydro
Oil Containment, Station Yard System and PCB Awareness and Storage -
BC Hydro
Working in or Around Water -
BC Hydro
Confined Space and Rope Rescue Training -
BC Hydro
Limit of Approach (LOA) for Qualified Workers -
BC Hydro
Isolation, Grounding and Blocking -
BC Hydro
Fundamental of Substations and Hydroelectric Generation -
BC Hydro
Internal Auditor Course -
BC Trucking Association
US Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations -
BC Trucking Association
National Safety Code, Hours of Service -
BC Trucking Association
National Safety Code Program, Level I and II -
BC Trucking Association
Diploma - Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Certificate - Human Resources Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Certificate - Business Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology
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