Christina Poole Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for enhancing workplace safety, I founded C. Poole Consulting. Leveraging my extensive experience in health and safety, I am dedicated to providing tailored solutions that ensure the well-being of employees, businesses, and communities alike.♦ Pioneered a client-centric approach, offering customized health and safety strategies aligned with each organization's unique values and priorities.♦ Expertly navigate complex safety regulations, providing clear guidance and support to ensure full compliance and a safer work environment.♦ Developed and implemented a comprehensive pre-construction package to proactively address safety concerns and requirements.♦ Conduct detailed risk and hazard assessments, identifying potential issues and providing actionable recommendations.♦ Offer a wide range of services including WorkSafe order corrections, audit preparation, and site inspections, ensuring thorough safety oversight.♦ Provide essential training and resources to Joint Health & Safety Committees, enhancing their capacity to maintain workplace safety.♦ Cultivated strong partnerships and collaborative relationships across various industries, reinforcing our commitment to workplace safety and community well-being.

I am currently employed as a Part-Time Health & Safety Advisor at the City of Port Moody, where I play a crucial role in enhancing the health and safety management program. My responsibilities include updating systems and processes, supporting various city departments in incident investigations, and facilitating the annual COR audit required by the BCMSA.♦ Updated and improved health and safety management systems and processes to enhance workplace safety.♦ Facilitated the annual COR audit as required by the BCMSA, ensuring all standards and requirements were met.♦ Provided support and guidance to Prime Contractor operations in various city construction projects.♦ Assisted a range of clients including Police, Fire, Facilities, Parks, Recreation, and Bylaw in internal incident investigations.♦ Implemented corrective actions following incidents to prevent future occurrences and improve safety.♦ Acted as a liaison between different city departments to ensure consistent application of health and safety practices.♦ Conducted regular reviews and updates of safety protocols to ensure compliance with current regulations.♦ Fostered a safety culture within the city’s operations, promoting awareness and compliance among all employees.

As a Regional Safety Advisor for GFL Environmental Services Inc, I managed health and safety accountability across 14 locations in British Columbia. My role involved coordinating with various levels of management, developing training programs, conducting inspections, and improving safety culture.♦ Managed health and safety accountability across 14 locations, ensuring consistent application of safety protocols.♦ Coordinated with high-level management to deliver, maintain, and improve site-specific safety programs.♦ Monitored safety performance and compliance against the regional EHS program, ensuring all standards were met.♦ Provided support in root cause analysis, corrective action recommendations, and follow-up for operational incidents.♦ Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs on various safety topics to both workers and management.♦ Facilitated branch improvement plans, setting and achieving annual goals for continual safety improvement.♦ Conducted quarterly inspections under the Corporate Health and Safety program, addressing any identified deficiencies.♦ Developed and implemented a Health and Safety management system corporately, improving overall safety culture.

In my role as a Safety Advisor at ACCIONA NSWWTP, I was responsible for a wide range of safety-related tasks including permitting, plan creation and revision, audit preparation, and incident investigation. I played a key role in ensuring all operations were conducted safely and in compliance with relevant regulations.♦ Managed permitting for high-risk activities such as hot work, confined space entry, and ground disturbance.♦ Created and revised safety plans including confined space, fall protection, and emergency response procedures.♦ Prepared for and contributed to COR and ISO safety audits, ensuring all required documentation was in place.♦ Developed and delivered training on the company’s safety management system and its various components and modules.♦ Supervised daily operations and high-risk activities such as trenching, crane work, and concrete pours.♦ Submitted WorkSafe incident investigations and Form 7 reports, ensuring all incidents were properly documented and reported.♦ Conducted regular safety meetings and interface meetings, ensuring clear communication and coordination on safety matters.♦ Demonstrated proficiency in using safety management software such as Intelex and ThinkProject to track and manage safety data.

During my tenure as a Construction Safety Officer at PRHP Site C, I played a pivotal role in overseeing the safety of over 1,600 workers across 30 trades, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. My responsibilities included conducting risk assessments, site inspections, safety audits, and leading health and safety meetings.♦ Inspected site conditions to identify potential hazards and established procedures to mitigate risks.♦ Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and site inspections to ensure a safe working environment.♦ Led safety and environmental focus audits, compiling statistics for detailed report writing.♦ Facilitated health and safety meetings, enhancing communication and awareness among workers.♦ Liaised with external health and safety authorities to ensure alignment with industry standards.♦ Ensured compliance with current health and safety legislation across all site operations.♦ Identified and reviewed various workplace hazards, implementing strategies to reduce risks and mitigate hazards.♦ Collaborated with the Hygiene team to develop confined space packages and prepared documentation for critical lifts and confined spaces.

In my multifaceted role at Surepoint Technologies, I balanced responsibilities as a Junior Safety Coordinator, EMR Manager, and Cost Controller. My duties ranged from safety data entry and reporting to financial tracking of multiple projects, all while ensuring compliance with COR and providing onsite emergency medical response.♦ Managed daily responsibilities of safety data entry, reporting, Toolbox Talks, and permitting, ensuring operational safety.♦ Tracked and verified costs of multiple projects, providing accurate progress reporting and financial allocation.♦ Ensured compliance with COR standards, contributing to the maintenance of a safe and regulated work environment.♦ Functioned as the onsite Emergency Medical Responder, providing immediate assistance and ensuring workforce safety.♦ Managed online filing and overall site administration, maintaining order and efficiency.♦ Transitioned into a managerial role, overseeing the safety aspects of our division and contributing to strategic planning.♦ Developed forms, procedures, and processes to enhance compliance and safety standards.♦ Played a leadership role, ensuring team competency and consistency in certification and documentation, fostering a culture of safety and responsibility.

In my role as an Industrial Emergency Medical Responder at LS Oilfield Safety Solutions, I was responsible for providing immediate medical attention in emergency situations, ensuring the health and safety of all personnel on site. My duties included constant vigilance, quick response to emergencies, and thorough knowledge of medical procedures.♦ Provided immediate medical attention and emergency care to injured or ill personnel on site.♦ Ensured all medical equipment and supplies were well-maintained and ready for use.♦ Conducted regular safety drills and training to prepare for potential emergency scenarios.♦ Maintained detailed records of all medical incidents and treatments provided.♦ Collaborated with other safety personnel to ensure a comprehensive approach to workplace safety.♦ Promoted health and safety awareness among all personnel, contributing to a safer work environment.

Serving as an Industrial OFS-3 at SeisMed Medic Services, my role involved ensuring the safety and well-being of personnel on site, providing immediate medical assistance when necessary, and maintaining medical supplies and equipment.♦ Delivered prompt and efficient medical care to personnel in emergency situations.♦ Conducted regular checks and maintenance of all medical supplies and equipment.♦ Collaborated with safety teams to ensure a cohesive approach to emergency response.♦ Educated personnel on basic first aid and safety protocols.♦ Maintained comprehensive records of all medical incidents and responses.♦ Fostered a culture of safety and preparedness among all site personnel.

As the Retail Manager at Joe Fresh, I oversaw daily store operations, staff management, inventory control, and customer service, ensuring a positive shopping experience for all customers and a productive work environment for the team.♦ Managed daily store operations, ensuring efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.♦ Led a team of employees, providing training, support, and performance evaluations.♦ Oversaw inventory control, ensuring stock levels were maintained and merchandising was effective.♦ Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues to uphold a high standard of customer service.♦ Implemented promotional strategies to drive sales and attract customers.♦ Fostered a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting team cohesion and motivation.

In my role as Retail Manager at Aldo, I led the team to achieve sales targets, provided exceptional customer service, and maintained optimal stock levels, contributing to the store's overall success and reputation for quality service.♦ Drove sales and customer satisfaction through effective leadership and management.♦ Trained and developed a team of employees, enhancing their skills and performance.♦ Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of products and visual merchandising standards.♦ Resolved customer complaints and issues, maintaining a positive store reputation.♦ Implemented sales strategies and promotions to increase footfall and revenue.♦ Cultivated a customer-focused environment, ensuring a high standard of service and shopping experience.

Diploma Of Education, Occupational Safety And Health Technology/Technician

I am currently enrolled at the University of New Brunswick, pursuing a Diploma of Education in Occupational Safety and Health.

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My educational journey also includes completing the Construction Safety Officer (CSO) program at BCIT School of Business + Media. This.