Jessica Wong

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