Results-driven Health, Safety, and Environment Specialist recognized for enhancing operations efficiency and together the results were significant improvements in workplace safety. Expertise in risk assessment, emergency response planning, and regulatory compliance management that fostered a team to a health and safety recognition award. Strong problem-solving and communication skills facilitate effective leadership in achieving safety objectives while fostering a culture of safety excellence. Committed to leveraging analytical thinking to identify hazards and implement proactive measures that mitigate workplace risks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Department Lead
Northcan Construction Ltd.
Edmonton, Alberta
06.2021 - Current
Designed and implemented health and safety programs for employees and subcontractors.
Enhanced working conditions through proactive hazard management.
Developed site-specific safety and emergency response plans in compliance with regulations.
Executed workplace incident, accident, and near-miss investigations.
Provided consistent assistance across all levels of staff.
Managed WCB claims, appeals, modified work programs, and return-to-work initiatives.
Ensured consistent team member training across various departments.
Aligned health and safety strategies with business objectives for operations.
Authored and implemented company safety management procedures.
HSSE Advisor
Altrad Group
Kitimat, British Columbia
05.2024 - 11.2024
Provided support and guidance aligning with company safety management program.
Delivered presentations for weekly safety meetings to all levels of the company.
Collected, monitored, and provided corrections based on BBO card communication.
Created a report channeling HSSE findings to management.
Mentored and coached employees, management and contractors to meet safety targets.
Facilitate onboarding process by providing site orientation.
Conducted safety inspections and audits of work areas to identify and eliminate hazardous conditions.
Health and Safety Advisor/Administrator
Pretivm Resources Ltd
Bruckjack Lake, British Columbia
09.2020 - 03.2021
Conducted inspections verifying adherence to federal and provincial legislative requirements.
Developed and implemented effective corrective actions.
Developed and optimized work procedures for enhanced safety.
Monitored tracking of all certifications for compliance.
Contributed to formulation and implementation of COVID-19 protocols.
Verified contractor documentation for compliance with company standards and relevant laws.
Prepared comprehensive reports on HSE trends and information.
Enhanced workplace safety through ongoing process improvements.
Investigated incidents or accidents in the workplace, documented findings, and recommended corrective actions.
HSE Short Term/Shutdown Positions
Various Industrial And Commercial Contractors
British Columbia And Alberta Locations
04.2015 - 08.2020
Kandrea Insulation Ltd.
Standard Scaffold & Insulation Ltd.
Tetrad Insulation Services Ltd
Vertex Resource Group
Agrium Inc.
Cobalt Group
Locations:
CNRL Horizon - Fort McKay, AB
Kinder Morgan - Sherwood Park, AB
LNG Facility - Kitimat, BC
Nutrien Ag Solutions - Redwater, AB
NWR - Redwater, AB
Simonette Gas Plant - Valleyview, AB
Suncor Fort Hills - Wood Buffalo, AB
Weyerhaeuser OSB Plant - Edson, AB
Various commercial construction locations - AB and BC.
Additional Core Duties:
Managed compliance efforts effectively for ISO and Aventta memberships.
Established strong presence in the field.
Participated in regular meetings with management teams to discuss current safety topics relevant to their operations.
Developed and maintained safety policies, procedures, and standards.
Analyzed data from incident reports to determine trends and recommend corrective action plans.
Investigated accidents and incidents occurring in the workplace and prepared detailed reports outlining root causes, corrective actions taken.
Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
Conducted safety inspections to identify potential risks or non-compliance with regulations.
Education
Associate Degree in Occupational Health And Safety
University of Fredericton
Fredericton, New Brunswick
2024
National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)
Alberta Construction Safety Association
Edmonton, Alberta, United States
02.2015
Skills
Commitment to Integrity
Verbal and written communication
Proficient in Safety Regulations
Proficient in Office Suite Applications
Effective Team Collaboration
Self-Motivated Professional
Interdepartmental Coordination
Effective Group Facilitation
Certification
Environmental Protection
Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
Confined Space Entry/Monitor SCS
Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) 09 / 2020
COVID‑19 Infection Prevention and Control
COVID‑19 Mass Gatherings Risk Assessment w COVID‑19 Operational Planning Guidelines
Driving and Journey Management
Domestic Violence Awareness in the Workplace
Enform Petroleum Safety Training (PST 2.0)
Excavations and Exposing Utilities
Hazard Management
Mental Health Psychologically for Healthy Workplaces
Mobile Equipment Awareness
OSSA Basic Safety Orientation (BSO)
ESC Fall Protection
ESC Confined Space Entry and Monitor
Rigging, Hoists, and Cranes
Scaffold Awareness
Taproot Cause Analysis System Techniques
Workplace Investigation Basics
WHMIS 2015
Timeline
HSSE Advisor
Altrad Group
05.2024 - 11.2024
HSE Department Lead
Northcan Construction Ltd.
06.2021 - Current
Health and Safety Advisor/Administrator
Pretivm Resources Ltd
09.2020 - 03.2021
HSE Short Term/Shutdown Positions
Various Industrial And Commercial Contractors
04.2015 - 08.2020
Associate Degree in Occupational Health And Safety