VICTORIA STURGE
Wesleyville,NL
Summary
Offering strong foundation in people management and organizational skills, ready to thrive and grow in dynamic environment. Brings understanding of safety procedures, principles and employee engagement strategies, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Ready to use and develop communication and leadership skills in the Environmental Services Supervisor role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAFETY COORDINATOR
Beothic Fish Processors LTD
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible to complete annual and new hire safety training for 350 plus employees.
- Inspect worksites, practices, and machinery for compliance with established safety standards.
- Led emergency response drills, ensuring staff readiness for various emergencies including fires, chemical spills, and medical crises.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership.
- Created an open line of communication between employees and management regarding safety concerns, fostering a collaborative approach to problem solving.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Coached employees, managers, and executives on effective safety policies.
- Managed worker''s compensation claims process, expediting cases and minimizing costs associated with work-related injuries.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION, TOURISM AND HERITAGE
TOWN OF NEW-WES-VALLEY
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Responsible for planning, controlling, directing and evaluation of the Recreation Department including multiple properties. Including but not limited to, the physical management of Beothic Arena including, operation of canteen, maintenance and upkeep of mechanical operations, Occupational Health and Safety Committee program implementation and a active OHS committee member.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed and presented materials for annual team presentations.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety. (Ie, developed a work alone policy for Municipal Park and Arena).
- Provincial audits completed where OH&S directives were received and actioned on to create a safer work environment.
- Scheduled employees and organized work orders for multiple departments.
PARK MANAGER
TOWN OF NEW-WES-VALLEY
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked closely with the Economic Development Officer to enhance the experience of visitors to the park.
- Cleaning, maintaining grounds and equipment to create a pleasant environment for guests
PROJECT COORDINATOR
INDIAN BAY ECOSYTEM CORPORATION
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Established positive relationships with local community members while conducting creel surveys, fostering goodwill towards the organization''s research efforts.
- Participated in research and development of local stream weirs.
- Researched and applied for project funding.
Education
Diploma - Natural Resources
Academy Canada
St. John's, NL01.2016
High School Diploma -
Pearson Academy
Wesleyville, NL2012
Skills
- Time management
- Strong computer skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Punctual and reliable
- Teamwork and collaboration approach
- Creative leadership
Certification
- Workplace Intermediate First Aid
- Occupational Health and Safety Committee (level 1 and 2)
- Valid Drivers License
- Supervisor Health and Safety
- Incident Investigation
References
Pamela Preston
Chief Administrative Officer
Town of New-Wes-Valley
709-235-0910
Dawn Stagg
Deputy Mayor
Town of New-Wes-Valley
709-536-8339
Timeline
SAFETY COORDINATOR
Beothic Fish Processors LTD
08.2023 - Current
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION, TOURISM AND HERITAGE
TOWN OF NEW-WES-VALLEY
08.2017 - 08.2023
PARK MANAGER
TOWN OF NEW-WES-VALLEY
03.2016 - 08.2017
PROJECT COORDINATOR
INDIAN BAY ECOSYTEM CORPORATION
01.2015 - 01.2016
Diploma - Natural Resources
Academy Canada
High School Diploma -
Pearson Academy
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