Leadership and Management

Don held leadership and management roles for thirteen years that included the development of maintenance systems to monitor and direct spending on multimillion dollar assets as well as holding positions in Operations Management andthe General Manager of Business and Industry position at a safety training institute. He participated in the implementation of the OHSAS 18001 safety management system for a major utility in Saskatchewan that included auditing of the system.

Education and Designations

He participated in the implementation of the OHSAS 18001 safety management system for a major utility in Saskatchewan that included auditing of the system. During those years, he studied to obtain his safety designations and supported those titles with the following education:

• Masters Certificate in Project Management
  University of Saskatchewan
• Certificate in Health, Safety, and Environment
  University of New Brunswick
• Certificate in Adult Education
  St. Francis Xavier University
• Certificate in Business Administration
  University of Regina

Don was a member of his occupational health and safety committee both as a union representative and as the management co-chair for several years. He was also shop steward for the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) for 14 years.

Passion and Experience

Don understands industry. Don’s background and passion for a safe and healthy workplace was the driving force to develop The Industrial Supervisor courses. These courses are designed for industry supervisors, to help them understand their roles and responsibilities and to provide them the tools they need to be successful.