Melinda Brake
T: 250-***-**** E: ad1rr4@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience:
Assistant Lodge Manager: Jan 2023 -
ATCO Frontec – Valemount Lodge Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project
• Oversee all aspects of the lodge including maintenance, housekeeping, catering, front desk operations and security
• Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled
• Manage union and non-union staff (kitchen, housekeeping, front desk, maintenance)
• Resolve client concerns and complaints
• Assist with managing budgets and staffing schedules
• Participate regularly in inspections and audits to ensure quality and safety Safety Advisor: July 2021 – Jan 2023
ATCO Frontec – Valemount Lodge Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project
• Ensure all site requirements are met by contractors
• Investigate all incidents and near misses
• Ensure kitchen meets all industrial food facilities requirements Safety Adviser: September 2020 – July 2021
Clark Builders – various commercial project located in northern Alberta
• Facilitate orientations and training sessions
• Conduct regular COVID compliance audits and contact tracing as needed
• Provide guidance to trade partners on site safety requirements Safety Consultant: October 2019 – March 2020
AJB Safety – various clients throughout Alberta & British Columbia
• Assist multiple clients in achieving & maintaining COR certification
• Lead incident investigations
• Provide coaching and mentorship to supervision and crews Safety Consultant: May 2019 – October 2019
ALE Heavy Lift – Baffinland Expansion Project
• Manage all health and safety aspects of an international project
• Update ISNetworld and Cognibox
• Coordinate training for all crew coming over from Europe Safety Coordinator: September 2018 – May 2019
Mistras Group Canada – IOL Kearl Lake Project
• Investigate all near misses and incidents
• Conduct Safe Choice coaching sessions
• Facilitate site orientation and training programs Melinda Brake
T: 250-***-**** E: ad1rr4@r.postjobfree.com
Site Safety Advisor: May 2017 – August 2018
Sterling Crane – IOL Kearl Lake Project
• Ensure proper support and follow up care with employees on return to work programs
• Continuous coaching and mentoring with crews on hazard identification, risk tolerance and hierarchy of controls
• Develop and facilitate site orientation training program to meet client requirements HSQE: August 2015 – May 2017
ALE Roll-Lift –Fort Hills & Nisku AB
• Ensure all compliance site are up to date (Comply Works, ISN, Avetta, Browz)
• Manage WCB files and return to work plans
• Review prequalification applications of subcontractors
• Track Key Performance Indicators and prepare annual reports Field Safety Advisor: September 2014 – August 2015 TFL Industrial – CNRL Horizon Project (tank erection) & Kirby Lake North Project (piles)
• Develop and deliver new to site orientation presentation
• Ensure required pre-qualification compliance of subcontractors
• Coordinate training as required
• Complete incident investigations and develop corrective actions Education & Certificates Details:
University of Fredericton, March 2018
Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management University of Fredericton, June 2015
Certificate in Health, Safety and Environmental Processes BSI May 2017
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Quality System Auditor
Alberta Construction Safety Association
HSA / Health and Safety Administrator
Current tickets
• Standard First Aid & CPR
• CSTS 2020
• Health & Safety Committees and Representatives
• Food Safe
References available upon request.