Melissa M.

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About Melissa M.

I am a qualified, experienced safety practitioner with considerable health & safety experience planning, leading, implementing, and reviewing all aspects of Occupational Health and Safety in the public sector. Certifications: BCIT Foundations in Occupational Health & Safety Associate Certificate with Distinction (93 GPA) BCIT, Advanced Safety Management Certificate Program (2022-Present) CRST/CRSP (In progress) Highlights- Previous co-chair of the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee for 20 library locations - Extensive experience working in the public sector - Strong working knowledge of BC and OHS regulations, standards, and associated policies - Helped implement a successful psychological safety program for staff during the pandemic - Plans, leads, implements, monitors, and reviews all aspects of the libraries Occupational Health & Safety program closely with the city’s Safety Coordinator, HR, and union executive - Frequent working interactions with a diverse group of people including managers, union members, supervisors, WorkSafeBC, BCMSA, and the BC Fed - Strong communication and interpersonal skills; labor relations; leadership, and supervisory experience with a focus on OHS - Able to manage extremely challenging situations under stressful conditions with diplomacy, ease and resiliency