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Work History
Education
Skills
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Additional Information
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Vincent Damiot

Experienced Quality Safety And Environmental Professional
Vancouver,BC

Summary

Dynamic, reliable and results-oriented Quality, Safety, and Environmental specialist with experience across diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, food production, and exploration. Adept at leveraging technical expertise, and fostering collaboration to achieve sustainable improvements in environmental and safety performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Sampler / Exploration Assistant

Equity Exploration Ltd
07.2024 - Current
  • Successfully contributed to 3 distinct exploration projects, (2 in Quebec, 1 in BC), collecting soil, rock samples and other physical properties for geological analysis.
  • Conducted detailed geological recordings and ensured precise data entry using GPS devices.
  • Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure safety during helicopter operations, as well as at mining and remote site locations.

Kitchen Supervisor

Downlow Chicken Shack
09.2021 - Current
  • Served as a member of the Health and Safety Committee, identifying and resolving unsafe work situation.
  • Ensured and maintained high standards of food quality and safety compliance.
  • Delivered comprehensive training to 100+ kitchen staff on procedures, safety protocols, and company standards.

Quality Control Technician

Genesis Food
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Improved quality assurance processes, reducing non-conformance rates by 10%.
  • Conducted advanced product testing, including gluten and water activity assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborated with the R&D team to address customer quality complaints, achieving a 95% resolution rate.

Environmental Health and Safety Advisor

Pierre Fabre Pharmaceutical Industry
09.2017 - 09.2019
  • Reduced workplace injuries by 20% through proactive safety measures and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Designed and managed a new comprehensive intern audit plan, conducting over 50 safety and environmental audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
  • Developed and led the company-wide update of the chemical risk assessment (WHMIS), resulting in improved compliance.
  • Delivered interactive EHS training sessions to 100+ employees.

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator Intern

Pyrénéfrom (Lactalis Group)
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • Spearheaded a comprehensive risk assessment project, implementing actionable plans to mitigate identified risks.
  • Managed communications with regulatory organizations, ensuring seamless compliance during audits.
  • Trained 50+ employees on EHS procedures, fostering a culture of safety awareness.

Education

Master (Canadian Equivalency) - Quality, Safety, and Environment

University of Toulouse
Toulouse, France
05.2017 - 2019.01

Bachelor of Science - Food Industry and Risk Management

University Science Departments of Agen
Agen, France
05.2016 - 2017.01

Associate of Applied Science - Health, Safety, and Environment

IUT Paul Sabatier
Auch, France
05.2013 - 2015.01

Skills

  • Advanced Excel Proficiency

  • ISO Standards Compliance

  • Risk / Environmental impact Assessment & Safety and Environmental Audits

  • Teamwork and cooperation

  • Technical Proficiency

  • Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Project Management

  • Quality control management

Accomplishments

  • Excel Expertise : Used Microsoft Excel to develop an efficient internal audit process and create reports using EHS KPIs, leveraging advanced formulas, pivot tables, and macros to enhance data analysis and reporting.
  • Regulatory Compliance : Ensured compliance with environmental regulations (e.g., ICPE equivalent in canada: Environmental Management Act (EMA) regulated facilities), resulting in successful audits with no major non-compliance findings.
  • Project Coordination : Successfully coordinated annual maintenance shutdowns for pharmaceutical production, managing the scheduling and on-site activities of multiple construction, fire safety, and general maintenance companies. Ensured smooth co-activity between teams, handled invoicing, and minimized production downtime, maintaining operational continuity and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Additional Information

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Basic First Aid Level 1
  • Visa Status: Permanent Resident of Canada

Interests

Community Engagement: Event planning for local association

Outdoor Activities: Trail running, hiking (eg, Juan de Fuca Trail)

Sports: Rugby, biking, soccer

Timeline

Senior Sampler / Exploration Assistant

Equity Exploration Ltd
07.2024 - Current

Kitchen Supervisor

Downlow Chicken Shack
09.2021 - Current

Quality Control Technician

Genesis Food
04.2021 - 07.2021

Environmental Health and Safety Advisor

Pierre Fabre Pharmaceutical Industry
09.2017 - 09.2019

Master (Canadian Equivalency) - Quality, Safety, and Environment

University of Toulouse
05.2017 - 2019.01

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator Intern

Pyrénéfrom (Lactalis Group)
04.2017 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Food Industry and Risk Management

University Science Departments of Agen
05.2016 - 2017.01

Associate of Applied Science - Health, Safety, and Environment

IUT Paul Sabatier
05.2013 - 2015.01
Vincent DamiotExperienced Quality Safety And Environmental Professional