Matthew Loss, M. Sc Email and Phone Number

Currently in final year of studies in the School of Medicine.

Consulted with a variety of employers to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control occupational and environmental exposures on workers, ultimately reducing injury and disease in these workers.

Performed hazardous building materials assessments to identify and recommend actions depending on the future use of the building. Conducted inspections during hazardous materials abatement work to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain the health and safety of workers and the public.

Provided consulting services within the First Nations Health Authority on environmental and occupational health issues impacting Indigenous populations in British Columbia, including biosolid use, odour, lead and copper in drinking water, silica exposure, nitrates in water, and aquatic oil spill response.

Responsible for 30-80 students and their wellbeing while living in residence at UBC. This entailed creating a diverse range of events, peer-helping students, conflict resolution, enforcing residence standards, advise on academic or other issues, and provide support emotionally and mentally for these students.

Organized and executed the Science-specific orientation program for incoming science student, including training 290 current students, collaborating with other faculty colleagues to put the entire event together.

*Same responsibilities as with the City of Port Coquitlam.

In an aquatic setting, I prevented adverse human effects by monitoring and mediating risky behaviour, teaching lifesaving skills, and keeping the environment clean and within safe levels of pool chemicals. I regularly tested and adjusted pool chemicals to within safe limits, supervised people while swimming, and taught people of all ages how to swim and be smart around water. I achieved these goals by having knowledge of hazards, leadership, personal communication skills, and a desire to protect people's health.