Jennifer Lychy, BA, CRSP, CHSC, CSO
North Vancouver, BC ********@*****.*** 604-***-****
HSE & COMPLIANCE LEADER
Health & Safety Professional Behavioral Safety Strategist Regulatory & RTW Specialist
Passionate and practical health and safety leader with 12+ years of progressive experience across construction, industrial, government, and recreational sectors. Recognized for designing and implementing effective safety management systems rooted in behavioral change and regulatory compliance. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills with a professional, trauma-informed, and inclusive approach.
CERTIFICATIONS & DESIGNATIONS
CRSP – Canadian Registered Safety Professional #19-7204
CHSC – Certified Health & Safety Consultant #1064-15
CSO / NCSO – BCIT CNST1100 & BCCSA Certified (Internal Auditor up for renewal)
Ives – Mobile Equipment Trainer #28355
BCCSA – COR Auditor & Injury Management Auditor
Red Cross Instructor – First Aid #104369647/ OFA1 – Current (Former OFA3 – 20+ years)
CPI – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, May 2023
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200) – Yoga Alliance
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts – Communications & Sociology Brock University – St. Catharines, Ontario
CRSP Certification Program Ryerson University – Toronto, Ontario
CHSC – Health & Safety Consultant Health & Safety Professionals Canada (HSPC)
Construction Safety Officer (CSO) British Columbia Institute of Technology
ICF and CPD Somatic Trauma Informed Coach and Leadership Certification
The School for Trauma Informed Positive Psychology (Enrolled and still participate)
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (SMS) Expert and Provider
COR Compliance Management, Audit Preparation, Regulatory Liaison with WorkSafeBC, and CSA Regulatory Compliance (BC, AB, Fed) Specialist
Hazard Identification, Risk Mitigation and Management Program creator and trainer
RTW & Claims Management and Behavioral & Psychological Safety Facilitator, Educator and Train JHSC, Supervisor Safety, Due Diligence, Mobile Equipment, Digital Safety programs, First Aid and Yoga Instructor
Site-Specific Safety, Emergency Preparedness & Orientation Plan Creator/Facilitator
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Principal Consultant Jenuine Safety OHS Training and Services
North Vancouver, BC Sep 2017 – Present
Develop, implement, and manage SMS systems for clients across construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Specialize in vetting Trades and Tender documentation then project safety setup, pre-qualifications, site-specific plans, Orientations/training and trade coordination. Deliver trauma-informed safety orientations, RTW coordination, audits, and training for staff and leadership.
Clients include: LaPorte Engineering, Loop Energy, Daiya Foods, GEA/Molson, City of Vancouver, and more.
Field Safety Consultant (Contract) Peninsula Canada
Vancouver, BC Apr 2024 – Jul 2024
Developed and customized provincial OHS manuals and compliance programs.
Delivered high-impact presentations to executives and sold full-cycle HR/safety programs.
Left due to role being sales-focused with limited true safety consulting.
Corporate Safety Manager nWallace Construction Management
Whistler & Vancouver, BC Jan 2012 – Sep 2017
Launched full COR program across multiple sites and achieved certification within 6 months. Managed claims, RTW, training, site inspections, and compliance audits.
Represented company on the BC Safety Technical Committee.
Frontier Kemper ULC (2007–2009): Site Safety & Supervisor, Squamish Hydro Project
Peter Kiewit (2005–2007): Boom Truck & Safety Committee Member, Sea-to-Sky Project
VANOC (2009–2010): CSO & FA for Olympic Staff Housing Operations
Intrawest/Blackcomb (1991–2009): OFA3 Ski Patrol, Guide, Retail, Lift Ops, Customer Service, Ski and Snowboard Instructor, Event Planner Retail Division and Team Leader
Bushnell/Bollé (1997–2007): Ski Representative, Marketing, Sales and Ski Team Manager, Product Testing, Magazine/Ski Publication Talent, and Product Knowledge Trainer
COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT
HSPC (formerly CSSE): BC/Yukon Event Coordinator
Yoga Alliance Member: Ongoing RYT200 upgrades & mental wellness integration Active in community with my rescue dog & wellness initiatives through Northshore Community
Motorcycle Safety Advocate: Pro-Ride Alumni
ADDITIONAL INFO
Languages: English (fluent); Basic French
Work Eligibility: Canadian Citizen, BC Class 3,5,6 Driver’s License (with Air Brakes)