Experience

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  Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE)

  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada

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    • Aug 2023 - Present
    • Greater Toronto Area, Canada

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  Parris & Associates Consulting

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Owner

    • Sep 2021 - Present
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Provide Health and Safety awareness and grow safety habits through knowledge sharing.

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  OneWISH

  • Toronto

  • Non Executive Director

    • Jan 2021 - Present
    • Toronto

    OneWISH: Women & Inclusion in Safety & Health A Global Coalition of Women in Safety & Health networks exists to influence a more diverse, equal and inclusive profession. Members are existing Global Health & Safety networks with the collective, wisdom, strength and influence to create a fairer, healthier and safer world of work. They may be global corporations who share our values and employ internal Health & Safety professionals. These companies have committed to creating an internal group to represent women and underrepresented people; and commit to supporting them into leadership roles.

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  One Percent Safer

  • Toronto

  • Non Executive Director

    • Oct 2020 - Present
    • Toronto

    The One Percent Safer project is facilitated by a strictly not-for-profit company limited by Guarantee. 100% of the profits from the sale of the One Percent Safer book and related products on this site are donated to the One Percent Safer Foundation to pay for the organisation’s charitable activities as described below. Like the 142 contributors to the book, all those engaged in the administration of the project and the shipping and distribution of the products work as volunteers and do not receive any remuneration.

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  EHSQ Professional

  • Toronto

  • LinkedIn Group Owner

    • Jun 2013 - Present
    • Toronto

    In our community Health and Safety Professionals of all stripes come to our EHS Professional group to share, and exchange health or safety knowledge and industry specialized skills. With a membership of over 130,000+ our LinkedIn Health and Safety group provides an opportunity for industry professionals, expert and leaders to network with other members covering the Globe. - Largest EHSQ Professionals Group on LinkedIn with 130, 000+ membership- Spearheaded Live Industry Expert Member Open Discussion Program 2014- coached new Social Media influencer Chris Ward, currently owner larger EHS ISO 45001 LinkedIn group.We talk about wide range of Health and Safety concerns,such as, developing a safety culture, sharing ideas on how to handle various team/individual behaviors, and discussing techniques and methods for HAZID/ Risk Assessments, and other H&S topics. Please come and join EHS Professions group, it is a great opportunity to network with some very interesting and knowledgeable professionals in our field.https://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=46570&trk=anet_ug_hm

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  Independent

  • Toronto

  • Health Safety Policy and Awareness Advocate

    • Sep 2009 - Present
    • Toronto

    See below - projects and recommendationsVarious projects and speaking engagements I have done upon request.

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  Safeopedia

  • Canada
  • Public Safety
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • VP of Community Development

    • Jun 2019 - Nov 2023

    Let's grow our knowledge and awareness of Environmental, Health, and Safety in the workplace! Safeopedia is leading the charge to build an arm of industry expert relations and partnerships with the primary focus being to build public awareness of health and safety in our workplaces and our communities.

  • Women in Safety Discussions & Meet the Author Community Discussions

    • May 2019 - Nov 2023

    Safeopedia: Women in Safety seeks to educate and inform through engaging discussions with experts and influencers in all aspects of occupational health and safety. To learn more and listen to the shows visit: https://www.safeopedia.com/topic/182/safeopedia-podcastsWomen in Safety is hosted by Tamara Parris, an industry vet with 30+ years of experience in business, Social Advocacy and Occupational Health and Safety Management.Join us on the Women In Safety network brought to you by Safeopedia.https://www.safeopedia.com/topic/182/safeopedia-podcasts

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  Intelex Technologies Inc.

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • EHSQ Community Online Management☁

    • Jan 2015 - May 2019
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Responsible for launching, growing, nurturing and maintaining the Intelex Online Community, both the EHSQ public and Intelex customer portals. Created opportunities for our members to network and engage with each other online, by facilitating customer-to-customer discussions, member knowledge sharing sessions and groups, online-live discussions, events, resources and other EHSQ related content. Achievements:- EHSQ Community Growth from 2,575 in Jan 2015 to over 25,000 members Feb 2018- Established our EHSQ members content group 2015/2016- Awarded Safe and Sound Campaign certificate from OSHA 2017- Spearheaded EHSQ Community Leadership Board - May 2017- Increased registration number for online events from 75 people to over 700, largest registration 1,200- Developed affiliation relationship with numerous EHS Industry influencers; including Ron Gantt, Eric Conn and Chris Ward. Chris' latest whitepaper hit our highest historical downloads of 26,000 and Eric Conn second highest with just over 19,000 downloads.

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  Metro Inc.

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Health & Safety; Retail Store Trainer and Coordinator

    • Jul 2008 - Dec 2014
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Work with Corporate H&S, Store Manager and Department Heads, and CAW Union Staff Reps to resolve store level employee H&S concerns and risks in a proactive manner. Provide H&S knowledge and support to our Retail managers and 180 employees within our store. Conduct Health & Safety training to front-line staff, in Unionized environment. Ensure compliance with Corporate & Government Employment, and Health and Safety Standards & Acts, and Union Collective Agreement.

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  Social Policy

  • Toronto

  • Health and Safety - Social Policy Development - Volunteer

    • Jan 1991 - Mar 2012
    • Toronto

    Health and Safety has always part of my work. This volunteer project was a Key influence for moving bill 168, which is now part of OHSA.Leading researcher on the Financial Cost of Harassment and The Impact of Counter Productive Behaviors on a Business' Strategic Goals and Health and Safety Culture.

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  Silverwolfe Inc

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Health & Safety Manager

    • Sep 2004 - Oct 2009
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Health and Safety; policies and programs development, implementation and training, Workplace Accident and Harassment Investigations, WSIB programs and claims management, Maintain Early & Safe Return to Work Program, liaison with injured/ill employees and develop modified work programs, Serve as a representative to the Ministry of Labour and WSIB, Also responsible for: HR management; Recruiting, training, onboarding, talent positioning and career coaching, Talent Development, Coaching conflict management and resolution skills to Management and Work Units. (July 2008 to February 2011 up to 30 hours a week)

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  Community Economic Developers Abroad

  • Central America

  • Health & Safety / Human Resources - Foreign Trainer

    • Dec 2003 - Aug 2004
    • Central America

     Designed and developed H&S training program, presentation and documents. Training to staff and volunteers on projects; Budget Internet Cafe and Sandy Bay Restaurant. Personnel Management of Budget Internet Café and Sandy Bay Restaurant.

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  Market Probe

  • Employee Satisfaction Research - Senior Consultant

    • Jan 2000 - Dec 2003

    Employee Satisfaction Research - Major Accounts Project Management: Design, implementation and development of Employee Satisfaction Measurement tracking studies and custom research for Fortune 100 and 500 companies across Canada and Internationally. Responsible for my project team's management and talent development.Canadian and International Clients included: RBC, Scotia Bank, TD Bank, Manulife, Canadian Tire, CAA

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  Family Service Association - Community Action

  • Toronto

  • Clinical Social Worker

    • Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
    • Toronto

    Project Contract Position: Project management and research design; question development for, and facilitation of, key informant interviews; statistical analysis. Project reports: 'Community Development (CD) Assessment' and 'General CD Outcomes', and the design and development of an assessment tool to identify the quality of service and intervention outcomes of community programs/services. Prepared and facilitated professional development workshops.

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  St. Felix Centre

  • Clinical Social Worker

    • Sep 1994 - Dec 1998

    Returned to a part-time social work position during University BSW degree

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  ESL Abroad program

  • Paris Area, France

  • English Second Language Tutor

    • Jan 1993 - Aug 1994
    • Paris Area, France

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  St Felix / Stop 103

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Clinical Social Worker

    • Sep 1991 - Dec 1992
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Provided counselling for clients presented with a wide range of personal, family, and work-related concerns. Engaged in single-session crisis counselling, intervention and critical incident response. Experience and training in cognitive-behavioural therapy, workplace issues, addictions, substance abuse and addictions, Mental Health, critical incident stress debriefing, facilitated Domestic Abuse programs and groups, and conducted clinical risk assessments.Help people deal with workplace conflict, employment issues, harassment issues, employment searches, emotional stress and re-employment.