Deborah Mathias Email & Phone Number

Whitby, On, Ca

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Occupational Health and Safety Officer/Peace Officer (2005-2023)I ensured worker safety by evaluating complaints, worksite conditions, and hazards and collaborating with employers to achieve compliance in every industry sector. I also provided presentations and consultations on legislation and health and safety, and helped mediate and resolve workplace violence/harassment and disciplinary action complaints.Technical Advisor (3+ years)Functioned as the primary liaison between… Show more Occupational Health and Safety Officer/Peace Officer (2005-2023)I ensured worker safety by evaluating complaints, worksite conditions, and hazards and collaborating with employers to achieve compliance in every industry sector. I also provided presentations and consultations on legislation and health and safety, and helped mediate and resolve workplace violence/harassment and disciplinary action complaints.Technical Advisor (3+ years)Functioned as the primary liaison between Managers and compliance teams, ensuring smooth operations. Optimized team effectiveness by providing technical and field support, coaching and training to officers as well as assigning compliance files and conducting quality and performance reviews. Made recommendations for amendments to OHS legislation to enhance compliance. Responded to Ministry action requests and prepared briefing notes for management. Advised management on procedural, resource, and cost-saving enhancements to improve operational efficiency.Lead Investigator (8 years)Provided a lead role throughout investigations of fatality and serious injury incidents including collection of evidence; determining cause; preparing incident and prosecution analysis reports for management and Alberta Justice; and the laying of charges and trials. Worked collaboratively with all parties to identify and address onsite safety concerns. Provided information and support to grieving families and injured workers. Directed assisting officers, response agencies, employers and other parties involved at incident sites. Acting Manager (3 months)Provided direction, leadership and support to compliance and lead investigation teams, ensuring their effectiveness in addressing operational requirements and ongoing issues. This included handling external complaints and providing guidance on resolution strategies. Additionally, I played a key role in assisting the management team with the screening and selection of potential OHS Officer candidates. Show less

Teaching English in Japan provided me with profound insights into the struggles newcomers to Canada encounter: navigating a new language, culture, community, and government systems. It underscored the shared human experiences that transcend borders, highlighting our commonalities over our differences.

Mcleese Lake, British Columbia, Canada

As an environmental and metallurgical engineer, I enhanced safety, environmental response, and productivity at an open pit copper mine processing facilities through adept supervision; training, and motivation of staff; and prompt resolution of grievances and labour relations issues. I also broke barriers by being the first female engineer, supervisor, and mine rescue team member at the mine.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Metallurgical Engineering

Education record

Government of Alberta - Occupational Health and Safety • Leadership Program • Conflict Resolution; Domestic Violence Responder; Peer.