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Halifax Regional Municipality, Ns, Ca

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Provide program and policy support for the DFO OHS program to Designated Senior Managers.• Develop, monitor and evaluate OHS programs, policies and strategies to reduce workplace hazards, ensure consistency with the national OHS program and ensure compliance with Federal OHS legislative, regulatory and policy requirements.• Provide OHS advice and training to employees, management and OHS Committees.• Assist with the revision and delivery of OHS training courses.• Provide OHS advice on business continuity planning activities and evacuation procedures.• Interpret Government of Canada OHS legislative, regulatory and policy requirements to ensure compliance and provide strategic OHS advice and guidance to managers and OHS Committees. • Plan, review, update and deliver OHS training to employees, managers, supervisors, and Committee members to raise awareness of OHS legislative, regulatory and policy requirements.• Advise clients on OHS Inspections, Task Hazard Analysis, and Safe Work Practices.• Identify and assess OHS risks, hazards and threats to employees and the impact of these on DFO programs and services, including developing mitigation plans/measures.• Develop, maintain and promote effective relationships with regulatory bodies (ESDC labour program, Provincial bodies), bargaining agents, Justice Canada lawyers, regional OHS Committee members and national OHS colleagues to facilitate the exchange of information/best practices and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.• Participate in intra/inter-departmental meetings/working groups/communities to ensure appropriate documentation and sharing of information.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Provided program support for Public Service (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) work place on Workplace Health and Safety Committees (WHSC), Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention (WHVP), Internal Complaint and Resolution Process (ICRP) and Refusal of Work, Hazardous Occurrence Reporting and Investigations, Health and Safety Notification Board and Communication, Unit General Safety Officer (UGSO) Program, and Occupational Safety.• Revised Safety and Environment Management System (SEMS) Directive for Health and Safety Committees for compliance with Federal Legislation, Regulations, and Defence Orders.• Revised templates for WHSC and military Unit Safety Committee Terms of Reference, Meeting Minutes, Agendas including guidance documents for audit and review using checklists and samples, to ensure compliance and streamlining annual reporting.• Provided guidance to Unit General Safety Officers on tracking of General Safety Program training course completion, Safety Committees and unit composition, including template revision incorporating automation and multiple Committees.• Revised interim guidance for compliance and managed collection and tracking of unit WHVP program case data.• Drafted articles for the National Day of Mourning and Safety and Health Week, and messaging for Infrastructure Health and Safety hazard alert.• Drafted Safety Plan and After-Action Report for Annual Family Days (included meetings, site visits, hazard risk assessment and report reviews).• Developed Health and Safety notification board to comply with the Canada Labour Code.• Began revision of Unit General Safety Officer condensed training.• Stakeholder collaboration with Safety and Environmental officers, ESDC Labour, Transport Canada, Environment Canada, Logistics, Preventive Medicine, Health Services and experts.• Implemented the OHS Management System aligning with CSA Z1000/ISO 45001.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Program Audits: Document evaluation, analysis, and reporting processes, to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. • Programs audited: Life safety equipment management (AEDs and Fire extinguishers), Training program, JOHSC, Reporting process, Documentation control, Internal Responsibility System, • Training Program: Evaluating, updating, and tracking for Metro district employees; coordinating training requirements; and maintaining training records.• Accident Reporting and Investigation: Providing guidance and support to help ensure all workplace accidents/injuries/near misses are promptly recorded and unsafe acts/conditions are investigated.• Violence in the Workplace Prevention: Evaluation of plan with suggestions and recommendations to Metro district leadership.• Liaising with Risk Management Insurance to assist with administering third party claims and clarification of documentation and processes.• Building collaborative relationships with provincial partners and stakeholders including Senior Management, Supervisors and Managers, front-line employees, WCB, Vendors and 3rd Party Contractors.• Providing suggestions for consideration for NSPHA leadership.• Additional Projects: Safety Recognition.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Specializing in helping clients build confidence and awareness, boosting brain function, and improving mental health and physical wellness.• Providing Personal Safety & Defence training and workshops to engage remote workers• Provide awareness and options for adults and youth at work/school and in daily life. De-escalation may not always be possible, and it is great to have options and the confidence this brings, to help you or your kids escape when you can't be there to help them.• Instruction/facilitation of in-person/online programming and courses for Corporate Wellness, Self-Defence, Taekwon-Do, Fitness, and Anti-Bullying• Corporate speaking engagements on "Engaging the Brain and the Mental Health Connection"• Ongoing curriculum and program development• Consulting for Occupational Health and Safety, Emergency Management, and Defensive Tactics• Providing auditing and gap analysis of Safety and Emergency Response Plan documentation• Business networking and relationship building• Client engagement and retention• Marketing strategy, problem-solving, and direct sales• Social media and website management and development including e-commerce• Digital and print graphic design and video editing• Business management, critical thinking, and communications• Developing health, wellness, and fitness initiatives• Facilitating safety instruction and coaching

Nova Scotia, Canada

• Guided development of the company's Occupational Health and Safety Management System.• Developed document control standards for tracking and document management.• Communicated with stakeholders at all organizational levels.• Tracked, analyzed, and communicated incident trends to leadership.• Utilized problem-solving and critical thinking for job hazard assessments and Workplace Inspections with corrective action recommendations.• Evaluation and development of Health and Safety Committee, Workplace Violence Prevention, Worksite Risk Assessment, Hazard Identification and Control, Workplace Inspections, Incident Reporting and Investigations, Emergency Response Planning, and Electrical and Energized Systems Program.• Trained Supervisors and JOHSC members in Workplace Inspections and Safety program improvements.• Developed strategic action plans based on compliance and municipal inspection orders.• Improved safety program to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for operations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador.• Consulted with providers on Respiratory Air Quality Assessment and Respiratory program development.• Communications with external providers of worker’s compensation, training, and suppliers.• Supported Supervisors and Managers on health and safety programs and monthly updates.• Attended webinars on Employee Wellness, Mental Health, Psychological Healthy and Safe Workplaces.

Nova Scotia, Canada

• Conducted an analysis and evaluation of provincial exercise documentation for the Shelter and Reception Centre and Regional Emergency Response Plan.• Communicated with the Emergency Management Coordinators recommendations and observations to streamline processes, save time, limit confusion, and improve document quality.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Facilitated discussions with small-medium-sized business stakeholders on business continuity practices and document analysis.• Provided recommendations and scenarios for industry-specific COVID-19 business continuity and operational planning.• Coordinated group discussions with business stakeholders.

Brooklyn, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Managed teams and response to emergency incidents, including communication and incident reporting.• Firefighting operations for fire suppression, ice rescue, vehicle extrication, and medical first response.• Performed base radio communications and emergency incident recording for TMR/VHF radio ops.• Provided emergency and non-emergency response driving. Trained with emergency vehicles.• Performed emergency vehicle extrications and was an extrication competition team member.• Facilitated training to support skill development for building construction and to improve safety.• Provided training and support for the Junior Firefighter Program.• Developed Standard Operating Guidelines for the Junior Firefighter program outlining expectations.• Introduced fitness initiatives with unofficial weekly fitness workouts for fire ground tasks.• Spearheaded purchase of new equipment and improved some members' fitness levels.

Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Performed an analysis and assessment of the Kings Emergency Management plan and website.• Submitted a report with recommendations and feedback.• Audited Community Outreach and Regional Emergency Planning meetings.• Delivered assessment of the EM plan, including recommendations on formatting and content.• Generated document for website streamlining of content.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Facilitated classroom instruction presentations for the Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, and Exercise Physiology modules.• Taught the Health and Fitness Lifestyle module for the Criminology program. • Developed and implemented new lesson plans and curriculum for all modules taught.• Created new assignments and examination procedures based on analysis of program outcomes.• Coordinated Subject Matter Expert guest speakers and industry field trips for the program to introduce employment options to students.

Nova Scotia, Alberta, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada

• Managed operations and business strategy of several martial arts schools, the last being a professional 275-member school with ten+ staff, reaching Canada's top 5% for revenue generation.• Managed and operated small fleet of buses/vans (24/15 passengers) for an afterschool program.• Maintained and managed 6000 sf professional recreation facility.• Coordinated and facilitated daily delivery of large self-defence class instruction for adults and youth.• Managed and developed incident reporting and investigation, training, and policy development.• Coordinated Project management of quarterly events, website/marketing, and program auditing.• Managed monthly budget, projections, and expenditures.• Developed and continually analyzed efficiencies in operating and instructional procedures.• Facilitated mentorship program for instructors and leadership program participants.• Designed lesson plans, programs, and manuals for student retention.• Designed and developed marketing and promotional materials (website, newsletters, flyers, newspaper ads, brochures, posters, business cards, manuals, vehicle decals, apparel, etc.).

Bachelor'S Degree, Science

Human Biology and Physiology, Neuroscience, Hormones & Behaviour, Drugs & Behaviour, Human Genetics, Psychology, and Sociology.

Certificate, Occupational Safety And Health Professional

Development and management of OH&S Management Systems and documentation, Emergency Action Planning, OH&S Trainer & Program Development &.

Advanced Diploma, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery, Emergency Coordination Centre Management, Emergency and Contingency Planning, Business.

Nfpa: 1041 Fire Service Instructor 1; 1001 Firefighter 1 & 2; 472 Hazmat Awareness & Operations, Fire Service Instruction, Firefighting Fundamentals

Instructor certification: Principles of Learning, Instructional Planning, Learning Environment, Classroom Instruction, Skills-Based.

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects

Business Communications & Entrepreneurship, Computer Systems, Information Technology, Software Design, Computer Networking, Scriptwriting.