Jason Bourgoin, NEBOSH

Experience

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  The Battered Fish

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Co-Founder

  • Successfully developed and grew award-winning franchise, taking on the role of safety officer for four consecutive years • Developed and oversaw the execution of comprehensive training programs for staff and management and evaluated staff performance on a regular basis • Investigated workplace incidents and ensured ease of access to educational materials pertaining to HSE protocol• Implemented fire safety plans in compliance with relevant legislation for three company locations

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  Reliance Offshore, A Division of I. H. Mathers

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Emergency Response Team - Safety Officier Apprentice

  • Independently sub-contracted by OHES to execute in-house and off-site initiatives in the training, implementation and assessment of OHES policies and procedures.• Conducted internal and external workplace safety audits to ensure compliance with agreed-upon contracts on a case-by-case basis and maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, procedures and best practices.• Led group training sessions for up to 50 students per course; prepared all presentations and educational materials for a broad spectrum of professional and personal employee backgrounds.• Provided detailed instruction for implementing and operating workplace safety committees to proactively mitigate the risk of hazard.• Issued certificates for completion of course materials, maintaining an open-door policy for effective streams of communication between employers and staff members.• Reviewed and approved sub-contractor documents: incident investigation, JHA, work method statement, safe work procedures.• Ensured the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) was established, promoted and functioning at all levels for clients.• Conducted toolbox talks identifying new trends and recommended procedural changes. Show less

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  Occupational Health and Educational Services

  Sept 2014 - Jul 2016

  Environmental Health Safety Specialist and Trainer

  • Independently sub-contracted by OHES to execute in-house and off-site initiatives in the training, implementation and assessment of OHES policies and procedures.• Conducted internal and external workplace safety audits to ensure compliance with agreed-upon contracts on a case-by-case basis and maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, procedures and best practices.• Led group training sessions for up to 50 students per course; prepared all presentations and educational materials for a broad spectrum of professional and personal employee backgrounds.• Provided detailed instruction for implementing and operating workplace safety committees to proactively mitigate risk of hazard.• Issued certificates for completion of course materials, maintaining an open-door policy for effective streams of communication between employers and staff members.• Reviewed and approved sub-contractor documents: incident investigation, JHA, work method statement, safe work procedures.• Ensured the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) was established, promoted and functioning at all levels for clients.• Conducted toolbox talks identifying new trends and recommended procedural changes. Show less

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  RuSafe Inc.

  May 2016 - Feb 2019

  Health Safety Environment Specialist and Trainer

  • Developed safe workplace procedures and risk assessment for both small and multi-national clients.• Advised and trained on-site employees on workplace safety protocols.• Conducted workplace safety audits to ensure compliance with agreed-upon contracts on a case-by-case basis and maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, procedures and best practices.• Ongoing development of training programs to adhere to CSA/ANSI standards.• Maintained organization of permits, records and documentation for all job sites.• Installed and verified horizontal lifelines, vertical lifelines, roof anchors and fall arrest equipment. Show less

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  BFSS Inc.

  Feb 2019 - now

  Health Safety Environment Advisor

  Program development and advisory services for the implementation of the overall safety management system. Development of safe work practices and safe job procedures.

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  Suncor

  Mar 2019 - Mar 2023

  Offshore Safety and H2S Advisor

  • Developed and implemented the first H2S Management Plan for Offshore well interventions off Newfoundland on a MODU.• Responsible for coordinating and recording of all onboard safety training for all personnel.• Participated and assisted in developing and training all personnel on H2S drills.• Liaison for both onshore and offshore management teams. • Mentored, developed and trained crew members to ensure they are competent to work in their current job positions with the H2S management program and when appropriate coached and prepared for their next duty.• Performed and led incident investigation as required.• Assisted Third Party consultants with safety initiatives and goals on the platform.• Coached personnel in planning work, identifying risks, communicating, problem-solving and safety leadership• Maintain compliance programs established by the Client and Government agencies.• Verified that rig approved operating procedures are adhered to at all times. Reported all unsafe activities, situations and potential hazards to the supervisor.• Conducted debriefs of lessons learned, particularly following significant activity conclusion.• Ability to work under tight deadlines under pressure.• Compliance verification on the installation of the cascade system, breathing air equipment, gas monitoring & detection systems. Show less

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  Charboyz

  May 2020 - Sept 2022

  Chief Executive Officer

  Charboyz - Epic Meats delivered to your door, sourced from local farmers and butchers throughout Nova Scotia

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  MacKinnon & Olding, a Crosbie Member Company

  Jan 2023 - now

  HSEQ Coordinator