Safe Workplace Promotion Services Ontario
Advisory Committee
Call for Applications
The Ontario prevention system recently restructured its programs and services to better assist Ontario businesses in reducing the number of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in their workplaces. As a result of these changes, 12 of the province’s health and safety associations have amalgamated to form four new organizations, effective January 1, 2010. One of these organizations is Safe Workplace Promotion Services Ontario (SWPSO), which includes Farm Safety Association (FSA), Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA), and Ontario Service Safety Alliance (OSSA).
The SWPSO Advisory Group is searching for candidates with senior executive or leadership experience from Ontario’s industrial, service, and farming sectors who have vision, leadership, and commitment. This is an opportunity to provide leadership in the health and safety field within the business community and influence the operational direction of SWPSO. This is also an opportunity for your company to be recognized as a healthy workplace leader.
To serve as a forum for providing sector-specific expertise to assist SWPSO in the achievement of its mission, the new organization shall have a minimum of three Advisory Committees, one for each of the amalgamating organizations: FSA, IAPA, and OSSA. These Committees shall be advisory only and shall have no administrative authority.
The advisory group is currently seeking volunteer committee members who have demonstrated leadership in health and safety at an operational level, who are committed to the improvement of the health and safety of workers, and who are able to provide advice and guidance from many perspectives.
For additional details, please visit any of the following websites:
http://www.iapa.ca
http://www.ossa.com
http://www.farmsafety.ca
Role of the Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committees shall perform the following functions:
- Serve as a formal mechanism to exchange ideas and concerns related to the programs, services, and products provided by SWPSO.
- Provide sector advice to SWPSO on its programs, services, and products.
- Provide feedback to SWPSO on the quality and effectiveness of programs and products in the education of the workforce and the reduction of workplace injuries and fatalities.
- Identify existing and emerging occupational health and safety issues and trends to support the strategic development of new initiatives.
- Provide a forum for the exchange of health and safety information between SWPSO, members of the Advisory Committee, and selected guests.
- Act as advocates of SWPSO by supporting and promoting the activities and initiatives of SWPSO, and participating in Association events and programs, as appropriate.
Time Commitment
The Advisory Committees will meet four times a year.
Term of Office
The term of office for a committee member shall be three years. A member may be re-appointed to the Committee following their initial term.
How to Apply
Complete the candidacy form below and send it with your resume – in strictest confidence – to:
Elgy Varghese at evarghese@ossa.com
OR
Print the online form and fax/mail it along with your resume to:
Elgy Varghese
5110 Creekbank Road, Suite 500
Mississauga, ON L4W 0A1
Fax: 905-614-3007
Additional Information
If you would like additional information, please contact:
Dean Anderson, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer
Farm Safety Association
75 Farquhar Street, Suite 101
Guelph, ON N1H 3N4
Tel: 519-823-5600
Tel Toll Free: 1-800-361-8855
danderson@farmsafety.ca
Michael Abromeit, General Manger
Industrial Accident Prevention Association
5110 Creekbank Road, Suite 300
Mississauga, ON L4W 0A1
Phone: 905-614-4272 x 2243
Tel Toll Free: 1-800-406-4272 x 2243
mabromeit@iapa.ca
Lynn Brownell, Manager, Office of the President
Ontario Service Safety Alliance
5110 Creekbank Road, Suite 500
Mississauga, ON L4W 0A1
Tel: 905-614-3008
Tel Toll Free: 1-800-525-2468
lbrownell@ossa.com
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