Business Development Project Administrator

Karen Nilsson

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Calgary, Alberta T2V 3Y7

Cell: 403-***-****

Email: ************@****.**

Professional Summary and Objective

HSE Coordinator NCSO, Project Administrator with 15 years of experience in earthworks construction. Driven to succeed and progress towards furthering my career within the construction industry. SUREWAY CONSTRUCTION GROUP 2019 – PRESENT

West Calgary Ring Road Project, Westmoreland Mines Coal Valley Reclamation Project, Camgill Business Development Project.

HSE Coordinator NCSO

• Conduct project specific safety orientations for all workers and visitors prior to commencement of work on the project.

• Perform thorough HSE training as required for workers, foremen and supervisors.

• Organize field crew daily toolbox meeting PSI’s, FLHA’s, equipment inspections.

• Assist operators regarding equipment inspections and follow-up on noted deficiencies.

• Complete weekly site inspections and correct any unsafe conditions when possible and report any uncorrected conditions to superintendent and supervisors to implement control measures.

• Conduct formal project inspections with supervisors and workers to ensure hazards are identified and corrective action plans are developed and implemented.

• Notify operators, supervisors, and visitors of any unsafe work conditions.

• Drager 6000 certified to conduct pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

• Administer on-site post incident drug and alcohol testing or reasonable cause for breach of A&D policy.

• Participate in all toolbox meetings to provide safety communications to all workers and supervisors.

• Generate, communicate, and post ERP and other related emergency documentation, bulletins and notices.

• Attend all incidents, perform investigations, and generate reports to determine root cause in preparation to implement a corrective action plan. Conduct SCAT reports as required.

• Joint Health and Safety Committee Representative – Attend monthly JHSC meetings.

• Collaborate with company WCB Management and supervisors involving modified work and return to work programs.

Project Administrator HR Specialist

• First point of contact for interviews, hiring and onboarding processes.

• Conduct onboarding and company specific orientations and training.

• Payroll resolution

• Work closely with employees regarding conflict resolution issues.

• Process release forms upon termination or lay-off.

• Create reports, crew lists, material requisitions as directed.

• Collaborate with Project Management and Coordinators. Page 2

• Oversee new hire competency evaluation process and ongoing competency evaluations of manpower.

• Conduct drug and alcohol testing for pre-hire, post incident and reasonable cause situations.

• Initiate disciplinary action process for breach of company policies.

• Manage client relationships and communication via electronic, verbal and written, and understanding the specific needs, requirements and training clients may have.

• Notable Clients: Ellis Don, McCaw’s Drilling and Blasting, Lifeways of Canada, Volker Stevin, Alberta Transportation, Mike Vail Trucking, Westmoreland Mines, Camgill Development Corp. NISSA ENTERPRISES LTD. 2006-2019

General Manager – HR Specialist

• Document management, client communication – electronic, verbal and written.

• Generate estimates and budgets for clients.

• Develop solid partnerships with suppliers and clients.

• Job costing, excel spreadsheets, project administration to improve inefficiencies and address any deficiencies and related costs.

• Identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions for resolution. Create a team environment and provide leadership to offer solutions to issues which cannot be resolved through standard channels.

• Onboarding new employees.

HSE Consultant NCSO

• Successful submission of company safety manual, safe work practices and procedures and company policies for COR.

• Completed emergency response plans for work at heights, and work in confined spaces. Safety training and orientations for all new employees to meet the standards of OH&S safety roles and responsibilities.

• Performed annual company safety maintenance audit for COR requirements on compliance within OH&S Acts and Regulations.

• Review and re-orientate employees on safety standards on a regular basis to mitigate complacency.

• Notable Client Projects: Ellis Don – Flood remediation on various bridge abutments throughout Calgary and southern areas. Earthworks project at 212 Ave SW. PCL – Flood remediation riverbank riprap stabilization project along Elbow River. City of Calgary – Flood Remediation, Calgary Zoo Panda Enclosure. Qualico Developments, Dawson Wallace, Ledcor, Knightsbridge Homes, Granville Homes, Timberrock Homes, Mission Homes. Page 3

Skills and Abilities:

• The OPTIC

System

• PowerPoint

2016

• Drager 5000

Drug & Alcohol

• Excel

• Quickbooks

• Outlook

• Microsoft Office

• Microsoft Edge

• Word

• Human Resources • Safety • Orientations and Training

• Incident Reporting and

Investigations

• Team Building &

Leadership

• Self-motivation

• Adaptability

• Screening Drager

5000 Drug and

Alcohol

• Time management

Decision making

• Conflict resolution

• Communication

• Ability to perform under

pressure and tight deadlines

Training and Certificates:

• First Aid Level C CPR and AED

• AMSA Mine Supervisor Education

• Petroleum Safety Training

• Construction Environmental Awareness

• Leadership for Safety Excellence

• WHMIS Train the Trainer

• Joint Health and Safety Committee Representative

• Prime Contractor

• Flagger Train the Trainer

Education:

Reeves Business College – Red Deer, Alberta

Alberta Construction Safety Association – Calgary, Alberta - Edmonton, Alberta

References Upon Request

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