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 Developed and maintained certified Environmental, Health and Safety program Audit 60+ locations across the country annually for compliance to Legislation and applicable codes and standards Work with Facility managers to correct 200+ non conformance's. Including preventive action plans.  Worked with 650+ mobile technicians and 40+ static technicians to improve their daily health and safety.  Monitored legislative changes and developed action plans to have clients remain in compliance.  Improved the training programs for areas of concern such as Asbestos and confined space entry.

 Conducted environmental compliance inspections and prepared inspection reports for more than 40 automotive manufacturing facilities located in Canada. Reviewed third party environmental compliance audit reports. Prepared action plans for facilities based on audits and inspections in a timely manner and monitored action plan progress. Provided practical technical support to facilities, business unit groups and corporate personnel in meeting environmental compliance, customer initiatives and best management practices. Assisted with environmental training, including development and delivery of material, for front-line and managerial level employees. Assisted in monitoring regulation changes and provided technical support to divisions, business unit groups and corporate personnel on current applicable federal and state/provincial environmental regulations.

Key Highlights:- Provided advice, recommendations, technical assistance and expertise to managers, supervisors, workers, clients, contractors and Joint Health and Safety Committees.- Successfully conducted numerous internal audits and hazard assessments then clarified findings and provided recommendations to ensure compliance with legislation and ISO 14001.- Oversaw daily operations for 500+ sites across the Southwestern Ontario region.- Acted as an internal resource to CBRE employees and their clients ensuring quality vendor services by reviewing documentation and making site audits.- Performed needs assessments and root cause investigations on 1000+ incidents over a period of 3 years.- Managed asbestos assessment and abatement programs for the province.- Coordinated programs (eg. accident/injury prevention, chemical management, contractor safety, etc.) on an ongoing basis.- Identified opportunities to reduce/avoid costs on a factor 4:1 ratio, while enhancing services.- Interpreted complex documents provided by consultants for field staff.- Motivated staff to complete projects on time.- Assisted in the creation and/or completion of Fire Safety, Emergency, Business Continuity and Labor Disruption plans.- Implemented sustainability initiatives such as LEED and BOMA BESt certifications and assisted in other programs which created a combined savings of 27% reduction of energy usage.- Contributed to the development of health & safety and environmental sourcing practices enabling enhanced HSE performance from vendors.- Worked with the project team to follow and improve the Class Environmental Assessment process.- Professionally dealt with government officials during site inspections.- As a team developed a health and safety and environmental training program for the client that was used as a best practice for all accounts nationally.

Key Highlights:- Oversaw the implementation and administration of a multifaceted environment program.- Conducted environment compliance training, performed compliance audits and monitored/managed audit results.- Developed and delivered environment awareness education programs (eg., Environment Week, Earth Day, Earth Hour, etc.).- Provided advice, direction and support to various client and company business units.- Contributed to the development of environment related procurement initiatives.- Aided in the building of performance assessments and awards initiatives.- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure awareness of, and compliance with, environmental requirements.- Supported field staff during the implementation of building performance ratings and assessment tools (i.e LEED and BOMA BESt).

Key Highlights:- Managed a team of 120 lifeguards to ensure the safe and clean operation and supervision of condominium pools.- Coordinated the scheduling of 100% operational uptime of the pools.- Set staff goals and monitored their evolvement in evaluation of annual performance bonuses.- Conducted the training of all new staff in the operations division.- Maintained chemical monitoring systems for unsupervised pools.