Profile
Expertise in existing and emerging provincial and federal regulations (i.e. Environmental Protection Act, Fisheries Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act)
Provided technical support to various environmental, health, and safety issues at an industrial facility
Strong oral and written communication skills – demonstrated skills in non-authoritative leadership
Experienced in communicating technical information to general audiences
Liaised with municipal, provincial, and federal government officials to complete site inspections
Advanced user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Access)
Experience
Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist
Mondelez Canada Inc. Toronto, ON – Apr 2017 – present
Facilitated the use of safety tools such as behaviour observations to improve the safety culture
Coordinated industrial hygiene testing and removal of hazardous material such as asbestos
Coordinated disposal of hazardous waste and decreased generation by 10%
Led the site’s environmental sustainability team to identify opportunities to decrease energy and water use, and increase recycling opportunities
Environmental Advisor
Suncor Energy Inc., Fort McMurray, AB – June 2010 – Apr 2017
Key accomplishments in the safety program
Provided leadership on resolving corrective actions identified from regulatory and internal inspections by implementing corrective actions and operational controls
Developed emergency response plans for explosive chemicals such as propane, butane, and methane
Supported efforts to mitigate silica exposure by using dust suppressants on mining roads
Improved the procedure for asbestos disposal at the landfill in order to protect workers' health and the surrounding environment
Contributed to monthly tracking and reporting of EHS stewardship metrics (I.e. number of spills, incident classification)
Facilitated and participated in risk analyses, HAZOPs, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews for operational changes
Participated in joint health and safety committee meetings
Conducted workplace observations to identify any potential or existing hazards
Key accomplishments in the environmental program
Experienced in hazardous waste management, spill clean-ups and WHMIS
Track environmental regulations and keep the organization updated on changes by using Regulatory Compliance software
Coordinate inspections from provincial and federal regulators and ensured the resolution of inspection findings
Reviewed MSDS for controlled products entering site to ensure they meet Suncor's EHS policies
Reviewed EHS plans submitted by contractors working on Suncor sites
Other relevant experience
Biologist, Canadian Wildlife Service (Toronto, ON) 2010
Research Intern, Environment Canada (Burlington, ON) 2009
Research Assistant, University of Toronto (Toronto, ON) 2007 – 2009
Education
Master of Science, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto -)
Honours Bachelor of Science, Biological Chemistry, University of Toronto (2003 – 2007)
Professional Affiliations
ECO Canada Environmental Professional (2016 – present)
Certifications
Certification in Occupational Health and Safety, University of New Brunswick College of Extended
Learning (in progress)
Certification in Project Management, University of Toronto (2010 – 2012)
Community Involvement
Secretary, Fort McMurray Environment Committee (2011 – 2017)
Community Garden Volunteer, Community in Blooms (2013 – 2017)
Event Volunteer for the Grand Slam of Curling, 2015 Western Canada Summer Games
