Garry German, MD, COHS, CRSP Candidate

Phone: 403-***-****

E-mail: addfuf@r.postjobfree.com

Key experience and skills

Academic education in Occupational Health and Safety

More than 10 years of experience and shared responsibilities in OHS and applied occupational hygiene for military bases with personnel up to 3000 people

More than 20 years of experience in a unionized environment, mostly in a health care setting

More than 10 years of substantial professional experience in disability and health related claims management including WSB, compensations and medical opinions

Extended practice in health related teaching, mentoring and research

Well developed communication skills to promote compliance, provide advice and consultation

Extended experience conducting inspections and investigations including interviewing experience, and experience handling evidence

Deep knowledge of Safety Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control, Management of Health and Safety Systems, Organizational Behaviour, Risk Management and Communications

Solid knowledge and experience in Emergency Management

Proficiency in Occupational Hygiene

Fundamental knowledge of Ergonomics best practices, assessments, and recommendations

Significant knowledge of the Federal, Provincial and Municipal legislation and regulations, including but not limited to: biosafety/biosecurity legislation and standards, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety Insurance Act, Duty to Accommodate, Employment Equity Act, Human Rights Legislation

Remarkable reasoning, evaluative and analytical skills to interpret information, assess compliance with legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, or standards, and determine strategies/actions to be taken

Excellent level of communication and interpersonal skills

Outstanding ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures, and work with a minimum of supervision, independently and as a part of the team

Advanced computer skills, and practical extended knowledge and experience with computer information technology, computer databases, and business software applications

Effective written and verbal communication skills with great ability to accurately document, and convey confidential and sensitive information, along with experience in report writing

Tact and diplomacy in dealings across a range of settings and situations

Outstanding ability to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment, tactfully and professionally deal with contentious and emotionally charged work situations with genuine respect

Outstanding ability to integrate clinical knowledge and experience into educational settings

Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Competence to remain firm, reassuring and efficient in moments of crisis

Capability to create and maintain a safe work environment focused on customer service

Relevant professional background

2019 – Current

Member of the Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee for AHS EMS, Calgary

2015 – 2019

Member of the Advisory Council of the EMS Executive Director (responsibilities include dealing with various Health and Safety issues and practices), Calgary

2014 – Current

Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Services, Alberta Health Services, Calgary

2013 –2014

Emergency Medical Responder and Standby Medic - Alberta Paramedical Services, Industrial Paramedic Services, Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority, Alberta, Canada

2000 - 2013

Military Health Care Administration Officer, the Israeli Defense Forces, Israel

Physician-specialist in Clalit Health Services, Israel

Specialist-consultant and medical opinions writer in health related claims and compensations for Israeli courts, the legal system, official Governmental agencies and several law firms, Israel

Relevant education

MD Degree Lugansk State Medical University, Lugansk, Ukraine

Emergency Medical Responder, Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute, Calgary, Canada

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program, (Degree with Distinction – Magna Cum Laude), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

Relevant licenses and certifications

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation in the process

Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C for HCP Certificate (renewed November 2018)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider Certificate

Emergency Medical Responder License of Alberta College of Paramedics

H2S Alive, PST, WHIMS, TDG, EGSO, Environmental and Wildlife Awareness Certificates

Alberta Driver's License Class 4 with clean Driver's Abstract

Canadian Traffic Education Center Certificate

Professional Driver Improvement Course Certificate

Membership in professional organizations

Member of the Alberta College of Paramedics

Member of the Alberta Society of Health and Safety Professionals (ASHSP)

Member of the Continuous Education Committee of the ASHSP

Language proficiency

Fluent in English, Russian, Hebrew, Ukrainian, Beginner level of French

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