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Warren Shaw Head of Mortgage Broker Distribution Westpac Group
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Star-studded night The awards honouring the best and brightest in Canadian occupational health and safety were handed out at the Liberty Grand in downtown Toronto on Thursday October 19. The awards are meant to recognize outstanding health and safety professionals and companies for leadership, innovation, and achievements. Close to 500 attendees showed up for the 13th annual event to celebrate the winners in 20 different categories.
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Nominations The call for nominations was open to all occupational health and safety professionals, teams, companies and organizations – including industry service providers – from across Canada.
Excellence Awardees Once all nominations are considered and research is complete, excellence awardees were selected in each category and notified via e-mail or phone.
Judging All submissions from our excellence awardees are forwarded to the independent judging panel comprising esteemed experts, thought leaders and veterans in and around the occupational health and safety profession. The panel will assess and vote for their winners in each category according to the relevant category criteria. Voting commenced in August 2023 and their judgment is impartial, balanced, incisive and fair. Any judge with a conflict of interest in a category will recuse themselves from judging that category.
Winners Using a simple points system to aggregate judges’ votes, the excellence awardee with the top score in a category will be named the winner. Winners will be announced at the awards show on October 19, 2023 and on the website. They will also be promoted in Canadian Occupational Safety.
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The Minerva Award for Rising Star of the Year
Canada’s Safest Chemistry Employer
Canada’s Safest Public Transportation Employer
Canada’s Safest Manufacturing Employer
Canada’s Safest Logistics and Supply Chain Employer
Canada’s Safest Utilities and Electrical Employer
The MSA Safety Award for Canada’s Safest Oil & Gas Employer
The QM Environmental Award for Canada’s Safest Construction Employer
Canada’s Safest Employer for Young Workers
The WSPS Award for CEO of the Year
Celebrating excellence in the occupational health and safety profession
Pomp, pageantry, and prestige were on display as Canada’s Safest Employers Awards were held in-person for the first time since 2019.
Australians trust and value the independent service mortgage brokers provide. We support and celebrate this as we come together to recognise an industry of hard-working and high-achieving professionals at this year’s AMAs. Congratulations to all the excellence awardees – we applaud your achievements and wish you all the very best of luck.
The WSIB Award for Canada’s Best Health & Safety Culture
The Mark’s Commercial Award for Most Innovative Use of Safety Technology
The BGIS Award for Safety Leader of the Year
Canada’s Safest Public Sector/Non-Profit Employer
The Avetta Award for Best Safety Industry Provider
Canada’s Safest New Employer
Best Environment Management Program
The star-studded show featured an entertaining celebrity host in Arissa Cox, who Canadian reality television fans know well as the host of Big Brother Canada. Cox sang, danced, and had the audience laughing all night long. The night was also highlighted by live music from the Ascension Groove Band, a fun cocktail hour, and a delicious dinner followed by more drinks and dancing. Sponsors and Winners Avetta was once again one of the main event partners, and also sponsored the award for Best Safety Industry Provider. “Avetta fundamentally changes the dynamics of the supply chain,” says Nicole Brackett, director of sales at Avetta Canada. “We enable and verify ongoing environmental, social, and financial performance, helping companies build a strong and diverse supplier base – all on a global scale. By making supply chains safer and more sustainable, we support OHS professionals throughout Canada, and that’s why we are honoured to participate in these awards.” The award for Best Safety Industry Provider went to 4S Consulting Services Inc. “Awards like this make a difference,” says Sabesh Kanagaretnam, CEO of 4S consulting. “We want to serve as many clients as we can, and our aim is to leave them with an innovative solution that can sustain their health and safety programs.” The Minerva Award for Rising Star of the Year is another honour that many industry professionals take note of. “Our sponsorship of the Minerva Award for Rising Star of the Year reinforces our promise by recognizing these future leaders who have demonstrated a passionate commitment to the integration of health and safety in the workplace,” says Tony Pasteris, president of Minerva Canada. “Minerva Canada’s health and safety educational programs and resources for post-secondary academia leverage lessons from established leaders to align and elevate the safety culture of our next generation of workers and managers.” Alyssa Grocutt, a PhD student with the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, is the 2023 Rising Star recipient. “This one means a lot because it’s so specific to the goal that I set out to attain, which is improving safety, or at least promoting safety, and making sure that everyone goes home safely,” says Grocutt. “So this just feels really great.” The Marks Commercial Award for Most Innovative Use of Safety Technology recognizes companies that are “committed to fostering long-lasting relationships with likeminded companies that share our values,” says Marks Commercial. “We are proud to sponsor an award in recognition of those collective safety efforts, and look forward to seeing the meaningful impact we can all achieve to create a safer future for all.” SLB took home that coveted trophy. There were many other winners, including the Safety Leader of the Year, about whom you can read more. You can also find a full list of the winners here.
Research The Canada’s Safest Employers Awards team conducted research and draw on knowledge and information gained through Canadian Occupational Safety to verify and support nominations received. Excellence Awardees (shortlisted), were invited to move to the next round to complete a more detailed submission form and an employee perception survey, which they are required to send out to their employees and meet a minimum threshold of respondents by a predetermined deadline.
Awards
Canada’s Safest Mining & Natural Resources Employer
Canada’s Safest Employer in Services Sector
Kelly Killby
Eric Da Silva
Ellaline Davies
Eldeen Pozniak
Dylan Short
Dan Strand
Chris Davis
Candace Sellar
Thank you to our esteemed judges for lending their time and expertise to help recognize and celebrate excellence in the safety profession.
2023 Judging Panel
Avetta provides a cloud-based supply chain risk management and commercial marketplace platform. Our global solution is uniquely designed to connect the world’s leading organizations with qualified suppliers, driving sustainable growth. We build trustworthy bonds through responsive technology and human insight. Our process is collaborative. Our global reach is complemented by our local expertise. Hundreds of global organizations depend on Avetta to align their supply chains to sustainable business practices, worldwide. Avetta is building the connections that build the world. Website: www.avetta.com
BGIS is a global leader in the provision of Facility Management, Project Delivery, Energy & Sustainability, Asset Management, Workplace Advisory, and Real Estate Services. With a combined team of over 8,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 30,000 facilities totaling more than 320 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments. Website: bgis.com
Award Sponsor
Minerva Canada, a non-profit volunteer-run organization, aims to be a global leader in health and safety management education by influencing the curriculum of post-secondary institutions to ensure that future engineers and business leaders create healthier and safer workplaces. The only organization of our kind, we raise awareness and strive to make occupational health and safety a mindset by providing initiatives and resources that assist colleges and universities in preparing tomorrow’s leaders in the skills of incident and injury prevention. Website: https://safetymanagementeducation.com/
Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, software, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets, including fire service, the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, construction, industrial manufacturing applications, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, utilities, mining and the military. MSA's core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall protection devices. With 2022 revenues of $1.5 billion, MSA employs approximately 5,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America. Website: www.us.msasafety.com
QM Environmental is a leading Canadian environmental and industrial services company providing Remediation, Hazardous Material Abatement, Demolition, Emergency Management and Emergency Response Services. The QM team is over 600 strong and growing as an equal opportunity employer. QM has a committed focus towards ensuring industry leading safe work practises are met and adhere to the highest standard on our projects. QM Indigenous inclusion and capacity building program is our corporate commitment to engage Indigenous peoples on the projects we undertake. Website: www.qmenv.com
We’re here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. Website: wsib.ca
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting Ontario workers and businesses. A proud partner in Ontario’s occupational health and safety system and a trusted safety advisor since 1917, WSPS has a rich history of making Ontario workplaces safer. Website: www.wsps.ca
Franklin Templeton is a global leader in investment management with clients in over 170 countries. Here in Canada and abroad, we are dedicated to one goal: delivering exceptional asset management for our clients. At the core of our success is our multiple independent investment teams—each with a focused area of expertise—from traditional to alternative strategies and multi-asset solutions. All of these investment teams share a common commitment to excellence grounded in rigorous, fundamental research and robust, disciplined risk management. This expertise in Canada combined with extensive global resources, and a focus on excellence has made us a trusted partner to generations of advisors and investors. Website: www.franklintempleton.com
At Harvest, our guiding principles are premised on building wealth for our clients through ownership of strong businesses that have the potential to grow & generate steady income over the long term. Founded in 2009, Harvest manages over $2.1 billion in assets for Canadian Investors. We offer equity based mandates with clear objectives through Income & Growth orientated ETF portfolios. Website: www.harvestportfolios.com
ICM is a registered alternative investment fund manager and portfolio manager focused on owning, operating and investing in real assets. We offer retail, private client and institutional investors an array of private investment opportunities focused on real estate, private equity, private debt and infrastructure strategies. Our goals are simple: We strive to preserve wealth and generate attractive risk-adjusted returns while providing the highest level of client service. Our success hinges on our unwavering commitment to three principles that underpin our investment philosophy: Value, Discipline, and Results. Our adherence to these principles has allowed ICM to generate exceptional investment returns for our clients and a strong track record of achieving our goals. Today, we manage more than $1Billion AUM of assets across numerous investment vehicles and advisory relationships and have considerable experience in originating, structuring and financing investment transactions and managing risk in alternative assets. Our team has grown substantially and is made up of investment and operating professionals with extensive experience, collectively having acquired and/or managed over $7 billion of assets globally Website: www.icmassetmanagement.com
IFSE is the educational arm of The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) and a leader in online learning delivery. We are dedicated to helping Canadians improve their financial literacy through best-in-class financial education and support. As a not-for-profit organization, we make our training affordable to ensure that financial education is widely accessible. Website: www.ifse.ca
National Bank Independent Network (NBIN) began as one of the first clearing services for independent advisors in Canada. Today, we are one of Canada’s leading providers of custody, trade execution and brokerage solutions, all backed by the financial strength and ongoing support of National Bank of Canada. Website: www.nbin.ca/publicsite/index.html
HomeEquity Bank is the leading provider of reverse mortgages in Canada dedicated to helping Canadian homeowners 55+ live retirement their way by providing a safe, secure, and simple way to access the equity they’ve built up in their homes through financial solutions like the CHIP Reverse Mortgage®, CHIP MAX®, Income Advantage® and CHIP Open®. Since 1986, HomeEquity bank has offered solutions that allow Canadians to access up to 55% of the value of their home without the stress of monthly payments. Whether Canadians are looking to pay off debt, take a vacation, or simply to have a steady stream of income to supplement their CPP and OAS throughout their retirement, HomeEquity Bank offers financial solutions to meet their unique needs. HomeEquity Bank has helped tens of thousands of Canadians by offering financial solutions designed specifically for homeowners age 55+ so that they can live retirement their way in the home they love. Website: www.chipadvisor.ca/wealth
Candace Sellar Program Manager, Worker and Public Safety Standards CSA Group
Chris Davis, CRSP Manager, Training Delivery Energy Safety Canada
Dan Strand Director, Prevention Field Services WorkSafeBC
Dylan Short Managing Director The Redlands Group Inc.
Eldeen Pozniak CEO Pozniak Safety Associates
Ellaline Davies, BA, BSc, CEES, CHSC, CHSMSA, CRSP, FIIRSM, CMIOSH President Safety Works Consulting Inc
Eric Da Silva President Association of the Chemical Profession of Ontario
Kelly Killby Manager Excellence in Manufacturing Safety Program
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Justin Kennedy Managing Director - APAC Key Media
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NOUR PRIVATE WEALTH (NPW) is an independent wealth management firm specializing in meeting the needs of a growing number of high-net-worth private clients and select corporate investors. At NPW, we realize that all clients are different, and their investment and wealth planning needs evolve. Our advisors are equipped to provide the expertise needed across all facets of the wealth management spectrum, ranging from portfolio construction, retirement, tax and estate planning right up to insurance and private capital. NPW advisors manage portfolios using a diverse mix of asset classes, delivering strong risk-adjusted returns while providing the highest personalized client service level. Website: www.npw.ca
Glyn Jones
Glyn Jones Partner EHS Partnerships
We are built differently There are a lot of reasons we have become one of the fastest-growing retail and institutional managers in Canada. And the strength of our parent company is just one. We bring the world to your portfolio Building wealth today requires you to look beyond Canada’s borders. We are part of the Sun Life group of companies, a global asset manager with offices in nearly 20 countries and over $1 trillion under management. And we’ve built a truly global investment platform by combining the strength of Sun Life with world class asset managers. Finding certainty in a world of risk Building a secure financial future in a world of permanent uncertainty has never been harder. But our unwavering commitment to helping investors build wealth and manage risk, is why Canadians have increasingly embraced our products and services. Website: www.sunlifeglobalinvestments.com
Trez Capital is a diversified real estate investment firm and preeminent provider of private commercial real estate debt and equity financing solutions in Canada and the United States. With over $3.9 billion in AUM, we have funded more than 1,500 transactions totaling more than $12.5 billion since the firm’s inception in 1997. We have earned the trust of investors, by applying prudent risk management and rigorous institutional-grade underwriting to generate attractive yields and stable sources of income. We offer private and institutional investors strategies to invest in a variety of opportunistic, fully-secured mortgage investment funds, syndications and joint ventures. With a large and stable balance sheet, we provide property developers, investors and owners with certainty of capital, quick approvals, and flexibility and creativity in short- to mid-term financing to bring a diverse range of real estate projects to life. Our team prides itself on deep real estate industry expertise and on-the-ground perspective. Website: www.trezcapital.com
Wealhouse Capital Management was established in 2008 as an independent, privately owned alternative asset manager. Our goal was to provide award-winning investment strategies to ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices and advisors. Today, our small but mighty team manages more than a billion in assets for Canada’s wealthiest families and entrepreneurs. Website: www.wealhouse.com
Threads of Life brings hope and healing to Canadian families who have been affected by a workplace fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease. It is a national charity connecting thousands of family members through one-on-one peer support, links to community support services, and the opportunity to take action to help prevent similar tragedies to other families. In 2023, Threads of Life marks its 20th anniversary. The organization was created in 2003 to fill a major gap in Canada's health and safety and social systems. There was no “helpline” to call or place to go to find the kind of emotional support and caring often required to make it through the aftermath of a workplace fatality or severe injury/illness. The long-term emotional, societal, and financial consequences of this gap are enormous and evident. These consequences include psychiatric problems, stress-related physical health problems, substance abuse, family stress, marital breakdown, suicide, loss of productivity, loss of personal income, increased social welfare costs, and more. This is a substantial and costly burden for every citizen and taxpayer, but one that can be significantly reduced. Threads of Life is a place where people can turn to help find the “cure” for workplace tragedy, which can only be accomplished through prevention. MISSION Our mission is to help families heal through a community of support and to promote the elimination of life-altering workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths. VISION Threads of Life will lead and inspire a culture shift as a result of which work-related injuries, illnesses and deaths are morally, socially and economically unacceptable. Website: threadsoflife.ca
We have a proud 110-year history of helping Canadian organizations thrive. Our 7,300+ partners and staff are located coast to coast and bring their expertise to provide quality services and products that help solve important problems. Our industry-focused professional services include audit and assurance, tax, deals and consulting targeting solutions for cybersecurity, privacy, financial crime, workforce of the future, finance transformation, value creation, strategic reassessment and cost optimization. We work as one firm to bring different perspectives and capabilities together to achieve what matters most. With offices in 155 countries and more than 284,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We deliver the best of our collective thinking, experience and solutions to build public trust and create value for our people, clients and communities. Website: www.pwc.com/ca/en.html
At Mark’s Commercial, we are devoted to revolutionizing the industrial workwear landscape for Canadian businesses. Our mission is to work with forward-thinking organizations to keep Canadian workers warmer, drier, safer and more comfortable. We do so with leading-edge technology and innovation, that will contribute to an incident-free future and the goal of bringing workers home safe … every single day. Our commitment to product performance and unparalleled quality stems from our deep understanding of the challenges faced by Canadian workers. We strive to create a safe and protected working environment for all by developing cutting-edge workwear solutions that exceed expectations and stand the test of time. Website: www.markscommercial.com/en-ca/
Care Lending Group offers innovative lending solutions for Financial Advisors. Our Financial Advisor lending program, was created for independent agents and financial planners interested in scaling their practice, allowing them to expand capacity while managing cash flow to ensure sustainable growth. We meet clients needs through: acquisition financing, succession planning, partnership buy-ins & buy-outs, leasehold improvements, equity takeouts and more. Website: www.carelendinggroup.com
Nicole Brackett MBA Director of Sales, Canada
For the third consecutive year, Avetta is delighted to announce its continued partnership as the Event Sponsor for the prestigious Canada's Safest Employers Awards. We are honored to stand alongside the event organizers, sponsors, and attendees in extending our heartfelt congratulations to all the outstanding leaders and professionals recognized across various categories this year. Your unwavering commitment to advancing exemplary health and safety standards in Canada and globally is truly commendable. In addition to celebrating the exceptional accomplishments of safety leaders, Avetta is humbled to present the Avetta Award for Best Safety Industry Provider. This distinguished title recognizes the exceptional efforts of a remarkable group of nominees who tirelessly strive to create safe working environments for their employees. We extend our appreciation to the Canadian Occupational Safety Organization for offering a well-deserved platform to honor our Canadian safety heroes and professionals. At Avetta, our mission revolves around providing comprehensive products and services, a wealth of resources, and a track record of proven results, all tailored to address your unique needs in supply chain risk management. While we are renowned for our intuitive, highly customizable software, our purpose transcends technology. We are dedicated to fostering safer workplaces and enhancing safety outcomes through world-class, award-winning service. Organizations within our network consistently surpass industry benchmarks in safety and sustainability metrics. We take great pride in the positive social and economic impact that companies have achieved through our platform and services. Together, we are poised to make an even greater impact on the lives of workers and employers around the world.
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Appetizer Pickled Red Beet, Chévre Crème, Candied Almond Crumbs, Micro Greens, Frisée, Lemon Olive Oil (GF, V) Main Course 5oz NY Striploin with Bourbon Peppercorn Jus & Chicken Supreme with Mustard Cream Sauce Garlic Mashed Red Skinned Potatoes, Broccolini & Baby Carrots Vegetarian & Vegan Spiced Roasted Cauliflower, Moroccan Style Chickpea Cous Cous Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetable and Spiced Coconut Sauce Dessert New York Style Cheesecake, Fresh Berries, Strawberry Caramel Swirl Drinks Tea & Coffee
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OCTOBER 19 2023 | Liberty Grand, Toronto
June 1, 2023 Liberty Grand, Toronto
Agenda
Attire: Formal (tuxedo/business suit/long gown/cocktail dress) Parking: The venue offers complimentary parking you will be directed to the parking lot on arrival
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Cocktail Reception
7:30pm – 10:30pm
Awards Ceremony and Dinner Banquet
10:30 PM
Post-Party Celebration
Menu
Hosted By Arisa Cox Host and Executive Producer, Big Brother Canada
Hosted By Ascension Groove Band
Entertainment
Arisa Cox is a popular Canadian television personality best known as the host and executive producer of Big Brother Canada. It has earned her three Canadian Screen Award nominations and the respect of fans across Canada for her love of game theory and as a champion of equity in reality television. Cox began her career as a local TV news reporter in Ottawa at 21, while studying at Carleton University's prestigious journalism program — which also earned her a Harry Jerome Award for academics. From there, Cox continued her career in television on both sides of the camera. Past highlights include starring in Canada’s first reality TV show, U8TV: The Lofters; hosting E! Canada with shoots and specials around the world; covering Arts and Entertainment for CBC’s The National; appearing in the Disney Channel original movie Camp Rock 2; hosting a popular morning radio show in Edmonton; and appearing in Netflix's Christmas with a View and Global’s hit series Private Eyes. Along with hosting Big Brother Canada, Cox has also covered The Grammys, The Oscars, the Sundance and Cannes film festivals, and Survivor for ET Canada in Fiji and LA. She’s also hosted live events including the Canadian Screen Awards Gala, the Banff World Media Festival, Directors' Guild of Canada Awards, and many charity events. In 2022, Cox won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Host, Live Entertainment Special, for co-hosting TVO’s televised New Year’s Eve special, From Ontario with Live: A Celebration of Hope, alongside Andrew Phung.
Host and Executive Producer, Big Brother Canada
Arisa Cox
Ascension Groove Band delivers high energy, show stopping live musical entertainment for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, galas, private and corporate events. Simply put they ROCK THE HOUSE! Founded and led by Joe Palawan, they are comprised of some of the best singers and talent in the Toronto music industry and regarded as one of the city’s premiere wedding and corporate bands. They have performed on Broadway and have had club and chart success Europe, Asia and the Middle East, to the luxury cruise lines of the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Alaska Panhandle. Known for the authentic sounds of Motown, R&B, Soul Funk, Jazz and Rock, they are also on the pulse of what’s new and current in today’s market. Ascension Groove Band also performs in Italian and Spanish. They strive to create an immersed experience for clients that are of the highest caliber. Whether you want a soloist or an 11 piece superband fronted by 3 stellar vocalists and a “killer” horn section for your wedding or event, Ascension Groove Band not only provides great music but will cater to your specific needs and create a customized package for you which includes a photographer/videographer at a preferred rate, professional sound, lighting and DJ services so you don’t have to hire another music provider. We can make a playlist of the songs that you want to hear between breaks.
Band
Ascension Groove
Commemorative Guide
METHODOLOGY
JUDGING PANEL
AWARD CATEGORIES
2023 SPONSORS
EVENT PARTNER
Excellence Awardees
Education Partner
Evaluation Partner
Yvonne O’Reilly
Thomas Tenkate
Rodney Cook
Robin Schooley
Robin Angel
Paula Campkin
Patrick Hauser
Pamela Dempster
Larry Masotti
Byron House
Syed Ahmed
David A.G. Meston
Lynn A. Smith
Peter Sturm
Stephanie Benay
Jonathan Sherman
Gareth Jones
Bruce Jackson
Karen Adams
Ronald Pelot
Larry Masotti Strategic Relationships Advisor WSPS
Pamela Dempster Founder and Senior Health/Wellness Specialist Dempster Wellness
Patrick Hauser Safety & Compliance Coordinator USask Safety Resources
Paula Campkin Vice-President of Operations & Safety Centre of Excellence Energy Safety Canada
Robin Angel, BSc. MSc. CRSP Regional Director & Program Manager Occupational Health & Safety Government of Scotia
Robin Schooley OHS Consultant WorkSafeBC
Rodney Cook Vice President, Workplace Health and Safety Services WSIB
Thomas Tenkate Associate Professor, School of Occupational & Public Health Ryerson University
Yvonne O’Reilly Owner O’Reilly Health & Safety Consulting
Bruce Jackson Director at Large on the CSSE National Board of Directors Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
Gareth Jones President Canada Safety Council
Jonathan Sherman Director, Prevention Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board
Stephanie Benay MBA, CRSP Director, Safety BC Hydro
Peter Sturm, EMBA, BA, CRSP, CHSC Senior Safety, Health and Risk Management Executive STURM Consulting Inc
Lynn A. Smith, M.Eng. P.Eng. Global Functional Safety Lead Electrification, Controls, SW & Electronics (GECSE) General Motors of Canada Company
David A.G. Meston, P.Eng. President, Safety Engineer and Management Consultant H&S Consultants Inc.
Syed Ahmed M.Engg (1978), Volunteer Member MINERVA’s Working Group
Byron House Senior Director – Tooling and Innovation –Major Component Replacement Project Bruce Power
Ronald Pelot, Ph.D., P.Eng. Professor Industrial Engineering, Dalhousie University
Karen Adams CHIO and Global Head of Enterprise Health Solutions CloudMD
All submissions will remain confidential unless otherwise marked and will not be shared with any third parties other than the judges. Excellence awardees were officially announced in July 2023 on the website and promoted in Canadian Occupational Safety magazine and online channels.
OCTOBER 19 2023 Liberty Grand, Toronto
SPONSORS
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Minerva Canada, a non-profit volunteer-run organization, aims to be a global leader in health and safety management education by influencing the curriculum of post-secondary institutions to ensure that future engineers and business leaders create healthier and safer workplaces. The only organization of our kind, we raise awareness and strive to make occupational health and safety a mindset by providing initiatives and resources that assist colleges and universities in preparing tomorrow’s leaders in the skills of incident and injury prevention. Website: www.safetymanagementeducation.com/
As a firm that focuses on cultivating client relationships through a vast network of financial advisors, we understand the importance of celebrating achievements. That's why we are proud to join the Wealth Professional Awards as one of the sponsors. By recognizing excellence, we are inspiring all industry professionals to strive for exceptional service and drive positive change in the industry.
David Gunn, President, Edward Jones Canada
Nuala Reilly Harbour Development
Charles Di Fiore Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.
Daniel Matsushita Fleming College
Gabriella Risi Canada Post Corporation
Helen Cheung British Columbia Institute of Technology
Amarpreet Bhalla 4S Consulting Services Inc.
Alia Galal University of Toronto
Jennifer Spies Superior Trenching Ltd.
Alyssa Grocutt Smith School of Business, Queen's University
Justin Turcotte Ingenium - Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation
Minerva Canada is proud to be Canada’s Safest Employers Education Partner. Our sponsorship of the Minerva Award for Rising Star of the Year reinforces our promise by recognizing these future leaders that have demonstrated a passionate commitment to the integration of Health and Safety in the workplace. Minerva Canada’s health and safety educational programs and resources for post-secondary academia leverages lessons from established leaders to align and elevate the safety culture of our next generation of workers and managers.
Tony Pasteris, President - Minerva Canada
Amarpreet Bhalla, 4S Consulting Services Inc. Helen Cheung, British Columbia Institute of Technology Gabriella Risi, Canada Post Corporation Daniel Matsushita, Fleming College
Charles Di Fiore, Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.
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Smith School of Business, Queen's University
Alyssa Grocutt
WINNER
This award recognizes leaders of the future with a demonstrated commitment to the integration of health and safety. Eligible nominees include full time post secondary students from Canadian universities or colleges in undergraduate, graduate, or coop programs as well as employees with 2 or less years of work experience since graduation.
Chuyu (Kiki) Feng, AUSUN Finance
Nuala Reilly, Harbour Development Justin Turcotte, Ingenium - Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation Jennifer Spies, Superior Trenching Ltd. Alia Galal, University of Toronto
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS), is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting Ontario workers and businesses. A proud partner in Ontario’s occupational health and safety system and a trusted safety advisor since 1917, WSPS has a rich history of making Ontario workplaces safer. Website: www.wsps.ca
WSPS is committed to recognizing leadership excellence that builds a culture of health, safety and well-being. With the CEO of the Year Award, we celebrate strong, proactive leaders who through a set of shared values influence attitudes and behaviours at their workplace, and foster an environment where workers feel safe, valued, heard and supported.
Larry Rodo, 4Refuel Sabesh Kanagaretnam, 4S Consulting Services Inc. Saajid Khan, Compass Group Canada Dennis Sousa C. Tech, DESO Construction Limited Christian Dover, Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. Ryan Douglas, Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. Phil Verster, Metrolinx Dean Cowling, Michels Canada Bob Espey, Parkland Yves Tremblay, Pronghorn Controls Dr. Cameron Stockdale, Work Wellness Institute
Jody Young, President & CEO, WSPS
This award recognizes the CEO who has driven successful safety strategies from the top by putting people first and championing innovative safety values.
Larry Rodo, 4Refuel Sabesh Kanagaretnam, 4S Consulting Services Inc. Saajid Khan, Compass Group Canada Dennis Sousa C. Tech, DESO Construction Limited
Michels Canada
Dean Cowling
Christian Dover, Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.
Ryan Douglas, Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. Phil Verster, Metrolinx Bob Espey, Parkland Yves Tremblay, Pronghorn Controls Dr. Cameron Stockdale, Work Wellness Institute
BGIS is a global leader in the provision of Facility Management, Project Delivery, Energy & Sustainability, Asset Management, Workplace Advisory, and Real Estate Services. With a combined team of over 8,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 30,000 facilities totaling more than 320 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments. Website: www.bgis.com
Roshan Varghese, 4Refuel Anusha Eswarapatham, 4S Consulting Services Inc. Simon Kaplansky, Aramark Canada Jacqueline Adams, CME Madesafe NL Jeff Adamson, Cosmetica Labs Ian Opelik, Dirtt Environmental Solutions Nate Thompson, DMC Mining Services Stephen J. Chaplin, EllisDon Corporation Julia Paradis, LH North Ltd. Susan Harahap, Pro Administration Services Inc. Adeeta Marie Bandoo Graham Nelson, University of Ottawa
BGIS is again honoured to present Safest Employers’ “BGIS Award for Safety Leader of the Year”. It’s important that employers step back periodically and celebrate their collective efforts in raising the health, safety, environment and wellness bar. This healthy competition inspires us all to work harder and be more innovative in our approaches and initiatives in this area.
Mary Lou Sinclair, VP, Health Safety and Environment, North America and UK, BGIS
This award recognises the best broker in a residential business. Brokers may nominate themselves, and the AMA team also considers input from aggregators and brokerages. Extra weight is placed on nominations that come from those in a position to assess a broker’s performance objectively.
Roshan Varghese, 4Refuel Anusha Eswarapatham, 4S Consulting Services Inc. Simon Kaplansky, Aramark Canada Jacqueline Adams, CME Madesafe NL Jeff Adamson, Cosmetica Labs Nate Thompson, DMC Mining Services Stephen J. Chaplin, EllisDon Corporation Julia Paradis, LH North Ltd. Susan Harahap, Pro Administration Services Inc. Adeeta Marie Bandoo Graham Nelson, University of Ottawa
Dirtt Environmental Solutions
Ian Opelik
This award recognizes an individual who best exemplifies leadership and vision in the world of OHS in Canada.
BASF Canada Evergreen Solutions Greenfield Global
This category is designed to recognize an employer within the chemistry industry that has an exemplary health and safety record.
BASF Canada Inc.
Evergreen Solutions Greenfield Global
Birchcliff Energy CMD CEDA Fluid Solutions Ember Resources Incorporated Flomax Compression Ltd Gibson Energy Inc. Primoris Canada Techmation Electric & Controls Ltd. Teine Energy Weatherford Canada Ltd.
Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets, including the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, the fire service, the construction industry, mining and the military. MSA's core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall protection devices. With 2021 revenues of $1.4 billion, MSA employs approximately 4,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America. Website: www.MSAsafety.com
A strong health and safety culture benefits everyone. The WSIB is proud to sponsor the Canada’s Best Health and Safety Culture award not only because outstanding achievement deserves recognition, but also because these organizations help set a standard others can aspire to and an example to follow.
Jeff Lang, President and CEO, WSIB
Ember Resources Incorporated
Flomax Compression Ltd
Shore Financial
Weatherford Canada Ltd.
This category is designed to recognize an employer within the oil and gas industry that has an exemplary health and safety record.
CMD CEDA Environmental Solutions
Gibson Energy Inc.
Techmation Electric & Controls Ltd.
Primoris Canada
Teine Energy
CMD CEDA Fluid Solutions
We’re here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. Website: www.wsib.ca
BASF Canada Inc. BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada LP Birchcliff Energy Borger Group of Companies Compass Group Canada EllisDon Corporation Inflector Environmental Services Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. Metrolinx Michels Canada Primoris Canada Pronghorn Controls PTW Energy Services
BASF Canada Inc. Borger Group of Companies Compass Group Canada EllisDon Corporation Inflector Environmental Services Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. Metrolinx Michels Canada Primoris Canada
Pronghorn Controls
BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada LP
This award will go to the organization in any industry with the strongest health and safety culture in the country — a culture that not only permeates the workplace, but extends into the employer’s community, networks and areas of influence to make health and safety a priority for all.
PTW Energy Services
Avenue Living Asset Management is a leading Canadian alternative asset manager with over $3.5 billion in assets under management and four alternative investment products. Avenue Living owns and operates all its assets, which support sectors essential to the everyday lives of North Americans — workforce housing, commercial real estate, farmland, and self-storage. A vertically integrated platform, access to capital, operational expertise, and proven investment strategy allow us to continue to grow based on fundamentals. Website: www.avenuelivingam.com
BASF Canada Inc BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada LP Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. JLL, Inc. Morguard Investments Limited Schlumberger Canada Limited Siemens Canada Limited Stanley Black & Decker Canada Inc. TransAlta Corporation
BASF Canada Inc BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada LP
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
This award recognizes excellence in environmental protection in concordance with health and safety management.
Morguard Investments Limited
JLL, Inc.
SLB Stanley Black & Decker Canada Inc. TransAlta Corporation
Care Lending Group (“CLG”) provides capital to Financial Advisors and Wealth Professionals from sole proprietors to corporate enterprises across Canada. CLG is excited to partner with Wealth Professional to reach advisors across Canada who are looking to finance M&A opportunities or other business liquidity items that may arise. CLG is a private lender in Canada, allowing for flexibility in the way we approach goodwill lending, taking pride in operating as partner rather than just a financial institution.
Care Lending Group
Centurion Asset Management Inc.
BASF Canada Inc. CAA Club Group (CCG) of Companies Calgary West Central Primary Care Network City of Lloydminster CSA Group GrandBridge Energy Hatch JLL, Inc. Metrolinx Schlumberger Canada Limited TransAlta Corporation
BASF Canada Inc. CAA Club Group (CCG) of Companies Calgary West Central Primary Care Network City of Lloydminster CSA Group GrandBridge Energy Hatch JLL, Inc. Metrolinx SLB
TransAlta Corporation
This award recognizes organizations in any industry that excel in promoting and protecting employee overall wellness, including fitness, nutrition and health factors.
Centurion Asset Management Inc. (“Centurion”) has become a leading asset management company that offers investors a growing portfolio of private investment products, corporate financing, mortgage financing, multi-residential apartments, and student housing communities. Website: www.centurion.ca/
Centurion understands the important value young professionals bring to the table. We are honored to partner with Wealth Professional Awards for the Centurion Asset Management Award for Young Achiever of the Year. This award recognizes excellence among advisors under 40 years old who are driving innovation and shaping the future of the wealth management industry. By empowering and celebrating young advisors, we aim to inspire the next generation of leaders and drive the industry forward, unlocking new opportunities and creating lasting value for clients.
Wealhouse Capital Management
City of Surrey Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. Kawartha Dairy Limited Michels Canada Pronghorn Controls Stanley Black & Decker Canada Inc. Techmation Electric & Controls Ltd. Town of Saugeen Shores
Michels Canada Pronghorn Controls Stanley Black & Decker Canada Inc. Techmation Electric & Controls Ltd. Town of Saugeen Shores
Kawartha Dairy Limited
Young workers are hurt at a disproportionate rate and organizations need to put unique practices in place to engage, train and mentor young workers.
City of Surrey
CI Global Asset Management (CI GAM) is one of Canada’s largest investment management companies with more than 100 investment professionals with extensive expertise navigating multiple markets. We offer a curated collection of the traditional and alternative strategies you want with the performance you need to achieve your unique goals. We are committed to investment excellence and focus on exceeding expectations every day. Our teams: Are empowered to think independently and held accountable for the results they achieve Collaborate and cooperate—sharing insight, expertise, and research to bring the full scale and intellectual capital of CI GAM to benefit each and every client Take an active approach to portfolio and risk management to deliver the best possible outcomes to each and every investor Website: www.ci.com
Aramark Canada Campus Living Centres Compass Group Canada JLL, Inc. Morguard Investments Limited Myshak Crane and Rigging Ltd. South Country Co-op Limited Steele Auto Group Triovest Walmart Canada
Aramark Canada Campus Living Centres Compass Group Canada JLL, Inc.
Triovest
This category is designed to recognize a service-providing employer that has an exemplary health and safety record.
Myshak Crane and Rigging Ltd. South Country Co-op Limited Steele Auto Group Walmart Canada
QM Environmental is a leading Canadian environmental and industrial services company providing Remediation, Hazardous Material Abatement, Demolition, Emergency Management and Emergency Response Services. The QM team is over 700 strong and growing as an equal opportunity employer. QM has a committed focus towards ensuring industry leading safe work practices are met and adhere to the highest standard on our projects. QM’s Indigenous Inclusion and Capacity Building Program is our corporate commitment to engage Indigenous peoples on the projects we undertake. Website: www.qmenv.com
Alberici Constructors, Ltd. Borger Group of Companies ECC Inflector Environmental Services Plan Group Inc. SAT Consulting & Construction Valard Construction
QM Environmental’s health and safety motto is ‘Done Safely, Without Compromise.’ This also serves as the foundation to our company culture and approach to every project. We are honoured to share this occasion with like-minded companies who are dedicated to getting the job done safely. On behalf of QM Environmental, congratulations to all nominees and participants.
Agnes Wietrzynski, President and CEO – QM Environmental
Alberici Constructors, Ltd. ECC Inflector Environmental Services Plan Group Inc. SAT Consulting & Construction
Valard Construction
Borger Group of Companies
This category is designed to recognize an employer within the construction industry that has an exemplary health and safety record.
Alberici Constructors, Ltd. ECC Inflector Environmental Services Plan Group Inc. SAT Consulting & Construction Valard Construction
4Refuel Amazon Canada Delivery Station DO15 (Mississauga, ON) Ingram Micro Canada RHG Transport and Consulting (dba. NexGen Transportation Ltd.) RST Industries / Sunbury Transport Wolseley Canada Inc.
Amazon Canada Delivery Station DO15 (Mississauga, ON) Ingram Micro Canada RHG Transport and Consulting (dba. NexGen Transportation Ltd.) RST Industries / Sunbury Transport Wolseley Canada Inc.
Infinity Group Australia
4Refuel
This award recognises the brokerage that has implemented the most effective diversification business model. Nominations were open to all independent and franchise brokerages, regardless of whether the business was a small operation providing a compact diversification offering or a larger business with a range of specialists (financial planners, accountants, mortgage brokers) all operating under one brand.
This category is designed to recognize an employer within the logistics and supply chain industry that has an exemplary health and safety record.
CLOW Canada Dirtt Environmental Solutions Farnell Packaging Industrial Drive Service Inc. Johnvince Foods Kawartha Dairy Limited Mercer Celgar Michelin Pictou County Novatec Braids Siemens Canada Limited - RuggedCom Superior Glove Works Thermon Canada Inc
This category is designed to recognize a manufacturer that can demonstrate an exemplary health and safety record.
CLOW Canada Dirtt Environmental Solutions Farnell Packaging Industrial Drive Service Inc.
Thermon Canada Inc
Johnvince Foods
Kawartha Dairy Limited Mercer Celgar Michelin Pictou County Novatec Braids Siemens Canada Limited - RuggedCom Superior Glove Works
Bonavista Energy Corporation Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. Mercer Forestry Services Ltd. PTW Energy Services
Bonavista Energy Corporation
Mercer Forestry Services Ltd.
Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd.
This category is designed to recognize an employer within the mining and natural resources industry (including fish and forestry) that has an exemplary health and safety record.
Altera Atlantic Management ULC BESI Etro Construction Ltd GeoVerra Innio Waukesha Canada Corporation Peace River Transport Ltd.
This award recognizes a company — in any industry — that has been in operation for no more than 10 years and has already established an exemplary safety record in this short tenure.
BESI Etro Construction Ltd GeoVerra
Altera Atlantic Management ULC
Innio Waukesha Canada Corporation
Peace River Transport Ltd.
Bethesda Community Services Calgary West Central Primary Care Network Capital Regional District (CRD) City of Surrey The Corporation of the County of Perth
Calgary West Central Primary Care Network Capital Regional District (CRD)
Bethesda Community Services
This category is designed to recognize an employer within the public sector/non-profit sector that has an exemplary health and safety record.
The Corporation of the County of Perth
Jazz Aviation Metrolinx Voyago Transportation
Jazz Aviation
Voyago Transportation
Metrolinx
This category is designed to recognize a public transit employer that has an exemplary health and safety record.
Black & McDonald Ltd Burlington Hydro Inc. Hundseth Power Line Construction TransAlta Corporation
Burlington Hydro Inc. Hundseth Power Line Construction TransAlta Corporation
Black & McDonald Ltd
This category is designed to recognize an employer within the utilities and electrical industry that has an exemplary health and safety record.
4Refuel BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada LP GeoVerra Pinchin Ltd. Schlumberger Canada Limited
We believe that true success can only be achieved when safety is placed at the forefront of everything we do. Our team is committed to fostering long-lasting relationships with likeminded companies who share our values, and investing in the latest safety technologies to create an environment where employees can feel safe and secure. We are proud to sponsor an award in recognition of those collective safety efforts and look forward to seeing the meaningful impact we can all achieve to create a safer future for all.
Mark’s Commercial
This award recognizes the organization that is using the latest safety-specific technology to greatest effect, making it a responsive and effective leader in health & safety practices.
4Refuel BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada LP GeoVerra Pinchin Ltd.
Schlumberger Canada Limited
4S Consulting Services Inc. HSE Elements Journey to Zero Safety Solutions Inc. Safety First Consulting Professional Corporation ZOLEO Inc.
Avetta fundamentally changes the dynamics of the supply chain. We enable and verify ongoing environmental, social, and financial performance, helping companies build a strong and diverse supplier base – all on a global scale. By making supply chains safer and more sustainable, we support OHS Professionals throughout Canada, and that’s why we are honoured to participate in tonight’s Awards.
Nicole Brackett, Director of Sales, Avetta Canada
HSE Elements Journey to Zero Safety Solutions Inc. Safety First Consulting Professional Corporation ZOLEO Inc.
4S Consulting Services Inc.
This award recognizes any service provider in the safety industry that helps their clients achieve their goals. This includes but is not limited to; personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturers, safety training providers and HSE technology providers.
