Experience

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  Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership

  • Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

  • Small Business Enterprise Centre Manager

    • Nov 2023 - Present
    • Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

    Supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses with advisory services and resources to help them build successful businesses in Sarnia-Lambton.

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  Inertia Product Development

  • Canada
  • Engineering Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Business Consultant

    • Aug 2022 - Present

    Contribute to business strategy and lead the development and implementation of new programs, systems, and initiatives to help continually improve business operations and the employee experience.Focus currently on supporting the human resources function and related systems.For over 19 years, Inertia has been partnering with start-ups and high-growth companies to design, engineer, manufacture and invest in the launch of exceptional products. Our portfolio spans a broad range of industries from security to consumer products to medical equipment. Inertia is a certified Great Place to Work® and in 2021 ranked #1 on the Best Workplaces in Canada List (<50 employees list). Visit www.inertiapd.com to learn more about our team, our work, and our clients.

  • VP Human Resources & Sustainability Strategy

    • Jun 2017 - Aug 2022

    Lead employee experience and sustainability strategy for our highly skilled and progressive product development firm. Managed various special projects to support business growth.

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  EnerQuality Corporation

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Board of Directors Member and Chair

    • Sep 2013 - Sep 2018
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Board Chair 2015 - 2018. Board Member and Member of Governance Committee and Audit and Risk Committee 2013 - 2018.

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  The Minto Group

  • Toronto & Ottawa

  • Vice President, Sustainability (EHSS)

    • Jul 2011 - Jun 2017
    • Toronto & Ottawa

    Lead national sustainability strategy and energy, environment, health, safety, and security team operations for Minto's real estate development, property management, and capital investment business lines. Team achievements include: highest employee engagement in Minto’s Canadian operations (Gallup 85th percentile in 2015); first net zero energy production homes brought to market; operational savings plus asset value creation through security, energy and environmental performance improvements in commercial and multi-residential buildings; Minto awarded Ontario Green Builder of the Year 4 times during tenure (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015) + BILD Low Rise Green Builder of the Year (2013, 2016); awarded Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) Green Star performance + Minto recognized as a GRESB 2015 North American residential sector leader.

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  Inertia Product Development

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Director, Business Services

    • Aug 2009 - Jul 2011
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Developed and managed business infrastructure for growing engineering services and product development firm part time while balancing parenting.

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  City of Toronto

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Manager, EHSQ Compliance

    • Oct 2005 - Aug 2009
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Built, integrated and developed a new team to deliver systematic and practical environment, health and safety (EHS) compliance, emergency and risk management services for Toronto Water operations. Team successfully delivered new City of Toronto Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS), Toronto Water Emergency Management Program, Environmental Compliance Audit Program, and Contractor Health & Safety Management Program while supporting day to day operational demands.

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  Suncor Energy

  • Ontario, Canada

  • Various - progressive environment and business roles

    • Jun 1997 - Sep 2005
    • Ontario, Canada

    Progressive career path from environmental affairs to product supply and commercial operations, specifically: Business Analyst, Planning & Environmental Affairs / Coordinator Supply Planning / Manager Planning & Performance Analysis / National Sales Manager / Manager Loss Control & Ethanol Pre-Development / Manager Product Trading.Achievements include: successfully managing clean product (gasoline, diesel, jet fuel) sales and supply through short + long term deals and relationships; acquisition of multi-jurisdiction regulatory approvals for the construction and operation of a new 200ML / $120M ethanol production facility; new triple bottom line (social, environmental, and financial) reporting; financial performance analysis to assess new business opportunities and support various strategic initiatives; active in continuous improvement and compliance initiatives including President’s Operational Excellence Awards, ISO 14001 management system implementation and audit, Journey to Zero injury reduction.

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  Ontario Clean Water Agency

  • Ontario, Canada

  • Advisor, EHS Management

    • Jul 1995 - Jun 1997
    • Ontario, Canada

    Designed and delivered new environmental management system and operational training to meet new ISO 14001 standards and needs of municipal clients with over 400 water and wastewater treatment assets.