Networking Event for OHS Students & Recent Graduates
A networking event hosted by ASHS on June 24, 2022 for OHS students and recent graduates. You must be currently enrolled in an OHS program or have recently graduated within the last 3 years.
Speakers
Grace is a proficient, and versatile Human Resource practitioner, and a member of CPHR Manitoba. She is a recent graduate of The University of Winnipeg PACE HR diploma program, a Master's in Business Administration, and a certificate in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHIMS). She is an integral and transformational practitioner who offers proven results in various aspects of HR activities. She recently joined Celero Solutions a financial technology firm that provides services to credit unions across Canada. Grace is the People and Culture Generalist supporting talent management strategy, Celero workplace safety, HR projects, and process improvement.
She has a decade of progressive growth and has acquired skills in areas of Human resources-generalist, workplace safety management, and HR process improvement across industries and sectors in various countries in Africa and Europe. Her role as an HR practitioner in workplace safety has been to support occupational health and safety initiatives, review policies, procedures, and programs; deal with regulatory compliance and reporting requirements; advise, coach, and train employees. All with the aim of ensuring workplace safety is part of organizational culture and Leadership.
My role as Director for Pinchin Ltd. involves engaging with clients on a daily basis and managing the operations of the Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Northwest Ontario offices.
As the Director, I am always available to help clients, and the Regional offices affords a local presence to serve our clients’ needs.
Pinchin consistently demonstrates a commitment to help our clients, and a responsiveness that is unrivaled in the industry.
We guide our clients through evolving regulations to help them navigate the process and successfully achieve their goal.
I bring over fifteen years of experience in hazardous materials assessment, control and management to Pinchin’s broad range of clients.
I have a background in abatement and extensive experience with a wide range of other hazardous materials.
Sarah-Jane is an energetic and passionate safety professional with a wide range of skills and experience in many industries.
Having graduated in 2020 from the Red River College Polytechnique Occupational Health & Safety program, she began her safety career in manufacturing. Sarah-Jane continues to pursue educational opportunities whenever they arise.
She recently obtained her Laser Safety Officer designation, and is working to complete her Management Development certificate from Red River at the end of July 2022.
Doug Wylie
CIH, ROH, CRSP, CRM, C.I.M.
- Certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene
- Registered by the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists
- Registered by the Association of Registered Safety Professionals
- 30+ years of professional experience
- A former government inspector for the Provincial Workplace Safety and Health Division
- Industrial Hygienist at the Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine at the Health Sciences Centre.
- Owner of Winnipeg Air Testing
- 2-time Past President of the AIHA Local Section
- Presented at International Conferences in US, Australia, Hong Kong, UK, etc.
Educational Topics – Short Outline
Working with Regulators
Speakers: ASHS Directors Ed Pschulski (CRSP, CHSE, CIM, CRM) and Darcel P. Lecocq (CRSP and Safety and Health Officer, Government of Manitoba)
Do you know what to do when a governmental safety officer pays a visit in your organization? Be informed and be prepared and know the expectations.
Safety and Health Professional – OHS Practice Liability
Speakers: Jamie Alyce Jurczak (Partner) and Taylor McCaffrey (LLP)
What are your liabilities as an OHS professional employed at an organization or as a consultant? Know your legal limitations.
Social Media – Keep it Professional
Speaker: Grace Neko (MBA, CPHR) – Bio
The use of various social media platforms can have advantages and disadvantages. As an OHS practitioner, what are the issues when using social media?
Assertive Communication in the Workplace
Speaker: Sara-Jane Perrier (LSO, Health and Safety Coordinator at MacDon Industries, RRC Graduate 2020) – Bio
In this profession, we encounter various and difficult situations. We need to effectively communicate or express our point of view, while also respecting the rights and beliefs of others. Learning how to be assertive can improve your self-esteem and help gain respect from your employer, co-workers and customers.
Problem Solving Process
Speaker: Doug Wylie (CI, Owner at Winnipeg Air Testing) – Bio
What is an effective way to address a problem? The first step is to identify the problem. Learn how to articulate the problem and methods to formulate solutions to the problem.
Maintaining Professional Integrity
Speaker: Jason Combe (Director at Pinchin) – Bio
As OHS practitioners, to gain trust from your employer and co-workers, you must present yourself and practice your profession with integrity. What does professional integrity look like?