Neil Maki

Experience

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  Town of Oakville

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Ergonomic Co-op

  Successfully completed original physical demands analysis program for outdoor workforceProvided office assessments; recommending behavioral changes with adaptive equipment

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  Physiomed Inc.,

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Kinesiologist

  Prepared physical fitness and rehabilitation programs for clients within a health holistic clinicGenerated a self supporting client base for Kinesiology services

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  Rio TInto: IOC Iron Ore Company of Canada

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

  Ergonomics Advisor

  Revamped, restored ergonomic program for a large unionized workforce at multiple worksitesImplemented, sustained annual vibration sampling program for open-pit mining equipment Integral team member of ‘Return to Work’ accommodation processCreated a 3 step process for office ergonomics to engage workers and to generate changeInitiated ergonomic work redesigns within two processing plants, a railway delivery system and maintenance shops using manual material handling assessments and ergonomic toolsProduced physical demands analysis program to track 100 occupations yearlyContinual involvement with safety based risk assessments, industrial hygiene improvements, functional capacity evaluations and fatigue management awarenessDeveloped, supervised pre-employment and job transfer physical fitness testing protocolsProduced programs for H & S standards with respect to Ergonomics and fitness for workInstigated, instructed and participated in the collaboration of Ergonomics within the Continuous Improvement Department (LEAN Manufacturing)Health member of the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee Show less

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  Workplace Modifications Inc., WRI GROUP

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Ergonomics Specialist

  Analytically, technically observed and produced ergonomic assessments, physical demands assessments, job site safety assessments and office modificationsConstructed, maintained the company’s website representing ergonomic information, office equipment, and ergonomic consultationsTeam member and contributor to larger Integrated Vocational Rehabilitation group

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  Humber River Hospital

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Collaborated with Human Resource team (HR, LR, Occ. Health) within large acute care hospitalTransition Lead with HRH new hospital build redevelopment team to design ergonomic principles, violence prevention strategies, and to ensure legislative compliance (i.e. AODA)Lead and Implemented legislative and best practice programs (MSD, Safety, emergency preparedness, new hire onboarding, RTW, WSIA, main hospital clinical resource for patient handling best practice)New hire Orientation Program designer/facilitator Health Safety Wellness, Risk Management6 years of successful WSIB Safety Group leadership auditing and standards programChair HRH Wellness Committee, Workplace Violence Committee, Joint Health Safety CommitteeWellness Lead – Implementation, creation of program consisting of 5 events culminating with Wellness and Safety Award from Benefits Canada Show less Lead 12 FTE staff members, as interim manager, to run a customer service focused health clinic and disability program while maintaining roles as Occupational Health & Safety Specialists,Engaged team to streamline process for short term disability, attendance management, immunization and onboarding programs, and occupational health clinic services, at the same time being the Transition Lead into new hospital for the entire HR portfolioCollaborated with HR leadership to re-structure the HR portfolio, to develop shared HR programs (onboarding, ATMP, grievance, arbitrations, RTW), to establish budgets for staffing/services, to implement new legislative requirements and to implement strategic initiatives (Engagement implementation and planning)Guided case managers through disability claims, WSIB, STD, LTD, ATMP and established metrics for each sub-group with the ability to analyze data with creation of usable reportsWorked within unionized environment (4), closely with union presidents, reps to establish relationships to manage disability claims, attendance management implementation, and committee initiatives Show less

  • Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2017

  • Occupational Health & Safety Manager

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
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  Public Health Ontario

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  Team Lead Health Safety and Wellness

  Managed disability, attendance management, safety and wellness programs within Human Resource portfolio for essentially 2 large distinct industries: Laboratory services, and research/promotion organization under an agency of the government of OntarioProvide advice, counsel and support for internal clients, including front line staff, leaders, union representation, to ensure health safety and wellness programs are implemented as per policy and collective agreementsFormally lead an occupational health team to implement disability and wellness programs of the highest quality and ensuring all programs are updated by best practice standards by utilizing industry guides/trendsCreated, implemented HR operational initiatives for last 2 fiscal years, specifically a complete Wellness program that was recognized for an industry standard award in 2018 and IT workflows for incident and ergonomic managementAnalysis and presentation of corporate data/information to formal groups/committees (AFSC, JHSC, Lab Safety, Leadership forums) as well as being subject matter expert to explain the implication to PHO, department or individual attendeesCollaborated with HR leadership to develop shared HR programs (onboarding, AMSP, grievance & arbitrations preparation), to establish budgets for staffing/services, to implement new legislative requirements Show less

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  Durham District School Board

  Jan 2019 - now

  Manager, Ability Management Wellness