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Graham Nelson

Graham Nelson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director, Environmental Health and Safety

  • Education

    • Ryerson University

      2004 - 2007
      Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene

    • Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

      2003 - 2004
      Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene

    • University of Ottawa

      2020 - 2023
      Business Administration and Management, General

  • Experience

    • University of Ottawa

      Oct 2006 - now

      Strategic and institutional leadership of a comprehensive environmental health and safety management system. Building a strong and thriving environmental health and safety culture through strategic vision, expert advice, consultation, and assurance to senior leaders across the University. Provide leadership for the development, implementation and management of strategic, institutional and operational occupational health and safety objectives of the University of Ottawa. Coordination and management of health and safety related activities on an institutional scale. This work involves developing policies, programs and guidelines for the institution, liaising with external regulators, organizing and conducting training, enhancing existing programs, as well as investigating incidents and near misses, conducting field assessments, and providing regular reports to management.

      • Director, Environmental Health and Safety

        Mar 2024 - now

      • Assistant Director - Occupational Health and Safety

        May 2021 - Mar 2024

      • Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

        Oct 2006 - May 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Canadian Risk Management

      Aug 2015

    • Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)

      Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals
      Jun 2010
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Graham Nelson
      BGIS Safety Leader of the Year Excellence Awardee Canada's Safest Employers Oct 2023 Excellence Awardee for 2023 BGIS Safety Leader of the Year: https://safestemployers.com/winners-and-excellence-awardees/2023-excellence-awardees/?q=2023#theitem4103
    • Awarded to Graham Nelson
      OHS Canada Honours - Best Safety Communications Program - Silver OHS Canada Sep 2023 uOttawa was selected as a silver award winner for Best Safety Communications Program - https://www.ohscanada.com/features/purolator-utilities-kingston-lcbo-among-winners-at-2023-ohs-honours/
    • Awarded to Graham Nelson
      Employer Recognition Award Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals Jun 2023 An employer award presented to uOttawa by the BCRSP that recognizes an emploiyer who has demonstrated exceptional support and promotion of the CRSP and CRST certifications.
    • Awarded to Graham Nelson
      Individual Recognition Award Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) Jun 2022 An individual award presented by the BCRSP that recognizes a CRSP or CRST who has demonstrated exceptional support and promotion of their BCRSP certification.
    • Awarded to Graham Nelson
      Volunteer of the year Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) Sep 2019

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Event Organizer

      Issued by University of Ottawa Heart Institute on Jun 2013
      University of Ottawa Heart InstituteAssociated with Graham Nelson

    • Mentor

      Issued by Workplace Safety & Prevention Services on Jun 2019
      Workplace Safety & Prevention ServicesAssociated with Graham Nelson