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Timmins, Ontario, Canada

Provide EHS (environmental, health and safety) compliance support to clients with a focus on Northern Ontario based companies in the mining, pulp and paper and manufacturing sectors. Continuously seeking to expand legislative knowledge to better serve clients and support projects that positively impact the natural environment. Lead internal management systems improvement initiatives to support company growth and success. • Provide EHS management system services and support to clients (ex. Policy/procedure/program development, compliance software implementation, etc.).• Support ongoing compliance activities (ex. Coordination of sampling, hazardous waste/RPRA system implementation and management, Transport Canada CID registration etc, legal registry maintenance.). • Analyze data, prepare deliverables, including provincial and federal regulatory reports.• Organize environmental emergency and spill response training and coordinate drills.• Conduct client environmental compliance and management system audits, gap assessments and internal/external verification activities, including support for projects related to MAC TSM.• Implemented and manage Blue Heron's compliance management software (Nimonik) and associated processes and internal reporting. • Provide in-field assistance, including aquatic ecosystem data collection and surface water sampling.• Liaise with internal staff and external clients, stakeholders, and regulators.• Manage task budgets and schedules.• Prepare proposals, agreements, and project plans.

Canada

Developed and led a high performing team consisting of six managers and 35+ staff to meet demands of a rapidly growing business at the national level in addition to supporting international team initiatives. Ensured compliance to all department protocols. Performed risk mitigations to prevent crisis and recall situations, ensuring rapid response to minimize associated impacts.• Built unified team structure following acquisition of Chefs Plate (CP) and established FSQA systems at six new distribution centers through coordinating with site teams and third party partners and regulatory bodies.• Prepared company for auditing and inspections as point of contact for Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and local regulatory inspectors to reach new compliance standards and obtain food safety certification for all distribution sites.• Achieved highest level of FSQA standards for company to become leader in meal kit industry by initiating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and records tracking to run food safety and quality assurance program.• Resolved several complex crisis response and recall situations by collaborating with cross-functional group to ensure customer safety; mitigated risk with proactive methodologies and well-defined objectives and priorities.• Monitored quality data to identify trends, themes, and opportunities for improvement; developed and implemented pragmatic solutions accordingly including shelf life testing program to determine optimal ingredient portions.• Drove strategic advancement at local, national, and global levels; supported key business objectives of Procurement, Production, and Product teams, and cultivated relationships with external stakeholders for partnerships in refining processes utilized at global scale.

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Conducted private label vendor audits to ensure compliance with Loblaws operating standards and ensured effective corrective actions were implemented when necessary. Advised management team on potential strategies associated with high-risk incidents and recall/withdrawal investigations.• Served as task force member to meet new Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) requirements through data collection, internal system modifications, and creating new business processes to manage vendor eligibility.• Championed initial step of new system rollout by gathering updated information of 2k+ vendors within allotted timeframe of 10 weeks to launch company project for complying with new regulations of SFCA.• Assessed potential vendors’ suitability and advised team with selection recommendations; provided onboarding for new vendors in familiarizing with company process.• Managed customer complaints, issues investigations, and internal communication of key business information in a timely manner; collaborated cross-functionally in reaching quality standards and customer satisfaction.

Kitchener

Maintained Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system as primary support for Quality Assurance Manager. Facilitated regulatory compliance, third party Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) auditing, documentation, investigations, and periodic communication to senior management team to achieve timely resolutions for arising issues.• Spearheaded continuous improvement in addressing customer concerns and emerging product trends. • Acted as technical resource for Quality Assurance technicians and staff members in brewing and packaging; provided coaching and designed in-depth training programs for up to 150 employees to raise effectiveness of food safety management, equipment inspection, investigation and documentation practices, supplier reviews, and use of HACCP system.• Created and revised production and laboratory documents; engaged in product development initiatives including recipe and specification development, and sample preparation.

Mississauga

Managed continuous improvement to mend program gaps and revise standard operating procedures to reach standard requirements. Oversaw electronic document management and approval systems; performed risk assessments and interpreted laboratory results to initiate follow-up investigations and review with senior leadership team.• Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Program to test and analyze quality of food facility surfaces, water, and finished products at micro, chemical, and nutritional levels.• Created presentations as food safety training materials for management and production teams.

Mississauga

Kitchener

Timmins, Ontario

Matheson, Ontario

Environmental And Field Monitor

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Biomedical Sciences

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Honours, Biomedical Sciences