Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the Worker's Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations through facilitation of mental health and OHS courses for diverse stakeholders, including members of joint health and safety committees, senior leaders, and union representativesCo-facilitated two week-long workshops at the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)'s Winter School for labour education, contributing to the professional development of union members and leaders and furthering my own understanding of labour relations and collective agreements.Represent the organization at industry conventions and events, actively engaging with stakeholders and fostering partnerships to promote health and safety educationThe courses I facilitate include:- Building Psychologically Healthy Workplaces (through the CSA Standard)- Bullying & Harassment- Prevention of Violence in the Workplace- Occupational Health and Safety level 1 and 2- Supervisor Health and Safety Responsibilities- Incident Investigations

Certified Mental Health First Aid Facilitator(Mental Health Commission of Canada)Certified Naloxone Administration Facilitator

Responsible for leading a team of 15-20 shelter workers in a low-barrier, temporary emergency shelter.o Conducted interviews and completed young and new worker orientationo Reviewed incident reports and implemented corrective actions, as well as ensuring follow-up support and providing debriefingo Lead monthly staff meetings o Participated in monthly fire drills and inspections with the worker health and safety representativeo Maintained training records

- Engage visibly homeless people in the community to provide on-going support as needed- Develop case plans and build relationships with community groups and connect people to ease access to supports and services- Respond to crises and de-escalate conflicts

I started at Hyland House Shelter and was able to participate in new programs developed throughout the pandemic, such as the Emergency Response Centres that provide rooms for clients who are COVID positive to isolate. I am also part of the Critical Response Team that provides debriefing to staff who have experienced a critical incidentShelter responsibilities include:o Accept referrals and complete intakes, orientations, and provide support to individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health and substance abuseo Conducting weekly case meetings, including making referrals to community resourceso Member of the Critical Response Team, participated in Critical Incident Debrief Training to provide support to staff who experienced trauma on the jobo Ensured health and safety of clients through regular wellness checks, providing emergency care as necessary

o screen and assess mental health and substance use concerns by administering evidence based toolso screen all newly admitted clients within 24 hours, assess urgency and prioritize new referralso initiate appropriate follow-up care and treatment for clients who have been identified to have a mental health and/or substance use concerno complete appropriate documentation

As a temporary supervisor at the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion, I:o Audited health and safety records for the previous 2 years in preparation for CARF accreditation o Completed young and new worker orientation and reviewed JHSC meeting minutes at regular team meetingso Participated in inspections and safety drills in cooperation with the worker health and safety representativeo Developed training resourceso Led team meetings to ensure smooth daily operations and followed up on incidentso Contributed to the development and revision of Service Response Planso Prepared and submitted payroll using ADP o Provided professional and positive performance feedback reviews

Instructed students in a virtual classroom, preparing them for certification as Community Support Workerso Adhered to curriculum and regulation policies and guidelines, ensuring students received high-quality instruction and supporto Addressed student concerns in a professional manner, providing guidance and assistance as neededo Responsible for marking and grading assignments and tests, accurately assessing student progress and performanceo Updated student case workers on student progress, facilitating effective communication and collaboration between the college and support agencies

Worked as the Activity Coordinator in an assisted-living facility for 13 men with complex diagnoses (brain injuries, mental health disorders and addictions)- Planned, prepared and implemented individual and group activities - Developed Activity Assessments and participated in a multi-disciplinary team providing input for individualized care plans- Connected residents to community resources

- Assisted adults with acquired brain injuries living in a residential setting- Supported participants in completing activities of daily living, as well as other aspects of their rehabilitation plan (e.g. physio and speech therapy exercises)

Personality Department - Assisted in participant recruitment and administered self report questionnaires - Rated HEXACO Personality Inventory -- Revised items on several dimensions of social desirability and ease of rating for self and peer-reports Neuropsychology Cognitive Research Lab- Assisted in administering and scoring neuropsychological screening batteries and assessments (e.g. NEPSY-II, WIAT-II, BASC-2) for the School Reintegration for Children and Youth with Acquired Brain Injury research project- Assisted with neuropsychological summaries for children with ABI- Participated in literature searches, abstract writing and participant recruitment